Reports Officer

1.  Elaborate and monitor the workplan of the Reports and Documents Unit;

2.  Assume primary responsibility to edit, revise, rewrite and otherwise review a variety of reports, books, publications and other materials, and SEAR Governing Body documentation, in print or electronic format, which may be complex and highly technical in nature, or for advocacy/fund raising purposes;

3.  Organize in-house and contractual editing and processing of reports, books, publications and other documents for their design, layout and presentation;

4.  Advise South-East Asia Region (SEAR) officials on publishing policies, principles and procedures related to the preparation of documents;

5.  Manage the Reports and Documents Unit team as first and second-level supervisor as the case maybe, including the work of the Editorial Services, Text Processing and Designing units;

6.  Train staff of the regional office and country offices periodically on WHO Style Guide and writing for WHO to improve quality and reduce publication errors upstream in coordination with Editor;

7.  Act as Secretary to the Publishing Policy and Procedures Committee; 

8.  Assure the editorial quality of all documentation for the Regional Committee and other high-level meetings (including the High-level Preparatory Meeting for the Regional Committee and the Regional Committee); coordinating, editing and collating the work of the report writers and editorial assistants at sessions of high-level meetings; editing Regional Committee resolutions; and editing the final reports of the Regional Committee and other high-level meetings.

9. Any other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: An advanced university degree in English literature, journalism, publishing or a closely related subject.

Desirable\: A master's degree in public health or biomedical sciences.

Experience

Essential\: At least seven years of experience in editing and reviewing texts, some of which should have been obtained in an international context.

Desirable\: Experience in an international organization, preferably WHO, and/or of working in a developing country, and experience in editing and production of peer-reviewed health journals.

Skills

Excellent linguistic skills (writing, editing, proofreading) in English; knowledge of publishing practices and computer applications related to document processing.

Other skills (eg. IT)\: Proficient in MS Office Software applications, data analysis and technical presentations. 

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Producing results
• Ensuring the effective use of resources
• Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential\: Excellent command of written and spoken English.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 72,637 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 1828 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• Please note applications should be submitted through WHO's online recruitment portal. Please visit www.who.int/careers to complete an online profile and to apply to this vacancy. 

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• The written test for shortlisted candidates will be tentatively be held in week starting 17 to 28 June  2019. Candidates are advised to make themselves available during that period. 

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link\: http\://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

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• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link\: http\://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.