Chief of Conference and Documentation Services

1 month ago

กรงเทพมหานคร, Thailand United Nations ESCAP Full time

-Job Code Title:

CHIEF OF SECTION, LANGUAGE SERVICES
Department/ Office:

Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Duty Station:

BANGKOK
Posting Period:

11 November 2024-17 November 2024
Job Opening number:

24-LAN-ESCAP-247083-J-BANGKOK (L)
Staffing Exercise ID:

N/A
- United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for DiversityOrg. Setting and Reporting
- The mandate of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is to promote sustainable and inclusive development and regional connectivity in the Asian and Pacific region. ESCAP’s role as a regional development arm of the United Nations Secretariat is to support its membership with policy oriented research and analysis, normative support and technical assistance and capacity building, to respond to the development priorities and changing needs of the Asian and Pacific region.

This position is located in the Conference and Documentation Services Section. The incumbent reports to the Principal Officer, Office of the Executive Secretary.
Responsibilities
- Under the direct supervision of the Principal Officer, the incumbent is required to perform the following functions:

- Provides policy guidance to the Principal Officer, on the management of the implementation of overall strategies, policies and procedures governing the work of the Section.
- Plans, coordinates and oversees the management of activities undertaken by the Section, for the day
- to-day operation as well as the long-term planning of the Section, including the provision of conference services (editing, translation, text processing and interpretation).
- Provides effective administration and supervision of the Section by managing and using resources efficiently through the optimal mix of internal capacity and external assistance.
- Ensures that the outputs produced by the Section maintain high-quality standards.
- Determines priorities and allocation of resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery.
- Translates or revises texts of an exceptionally sensitive, complex or confidential nature as needed.
- Fosters teamwork and communication among staff in the Section and across organizational boundaries, including inter-agency staff loans and servicing other UN conferences and meetings held in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Represents the Organization at inter-agency meetings, seminars, etc., on language-related issues.
- Performs other duties as and when required.
- Competencies
- Core competencies

Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Managerial competencies

Leadership: Serves as a role model that others want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority. Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member. Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills. Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines. Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff. Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative. Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff. Appraises performance fairly.
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in language studies (editing/translation/interpretation) or related field is required.

A relevant first-level university degree in the above fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience in l

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