Text-Processing Operator (English)
Paris
- Organization: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
- Location: Paris
- Grade: Administrative support - GS-5, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
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- Closing Date: 2024-10-02
OVERVIEW
Post Number : CLD 339
Grade : G-5
Parent Sector : Division for Conferences, Languages and Documents (CLD)
Duty Station: Paris
Job Family: Administration
Type of contract : Fixed Term
Duration of contract : 2 years
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 02-OCT-2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
(Only candidates who are entitled to work in France may apply to this position)
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Under the overall authority of Director of the Division of Conferences, Languages and Documents (ADM/CLD) and the direct supervision of the Chief of the English Translation Unit, the incumbent shall:
- Review and proofread English texts for precision, quality and conformity with established policies, protocols and standard practices.
- Make corrections to format, style, spelling and grammar; insert on-screen amendments.
- Type, insert corrections, format and prepare documents, minutes of meetings, records of decisions, reports, briefs and other information materials, which include complex tables, special layouts, merging, collating, etc., adapting to technological developments notably in the field of CAT tools and artificial intelligence (AI).
- Transcribe sound files in various formats and presentations; assemble electronic files and see to their electronic filing and transmission/publishing.
- Compile multilingual summary records (SRs) and verbatim records (VRs).
- Give guidance to short-term text-processing operators on UNESCO and United Nations policies, protocols and standard practices and on the operation of text processing software.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Completed secondary education and/or vocational education.
Work Experience
- At least five (5) years of relevant experience in proofreading and/or text-processing, or equivalent experience, including preferably experience in an international organization.
- Proven experience in the proofreading of documents in the English language.
Skills/Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal skills, discretion, tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and to take initiatives.
- Ability to deal efficiently with people of different cultural backgrounds.
- Flexibility, adaptability and readiness to work extended hours and to adjust work priorities to meet work volume and established deadlines.
- Ability to cope with technological developments and very good knowledge of complex application of text processing software.
- Very good IT skills and knowledge of office applications with proficiency in the use of MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
Languages
- English as the principal language and excellent knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Good knowledge of French.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Specialized training/certification in languages or in a related field.
Work Experience
- Experience in an organization of the United Nations system.
- Good knowledge of InDesign and working knowledge of Illustrator.
Languages
- Knowledge of another official language of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.
The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 43 734 Euros.
For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.
UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.
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UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States (last update here) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.
UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.