GENEVA, 24 March 2015 VACANCY NOTICE No. 1921
GENEVA, 24 March 2015 VACANCY NOTICE No. 1921 POST : Editorial and Desktop Publishing Assistant (Russian) ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT : Language, Conference and Publishing (LCP) Services Department GRADE : G.5* DUTY STATION : Geneva, Switzerland INITIAL SALARY : 75,093 Swiss francs per annum, after deduction for staff assessment NATURE OF APPOINTMENT : Fixed term of one year with possibility of renewal pending the availability of funds and satisfactory performance after an initial probationary period of one year, which can be extended up to a maximum of two years. DUTIES : Under the general guidance of the Director, Language, Conference and Publishing Services Department, and the direct supervision of the Chief, Documentation and Publications Management, the incumbent will carry out the following duties: - Prepare the layout for publications based on the formatting of the original language manuscript, adapting it to Russian and, if necessary, to the other working languages; format documents from various sources and produce camera-ready copies for distribution; - Ensure that changes indicated in the draft document have been incorporated and alert responsible authorities if obvious errors or discrepancies are found in the translated text; - Follow each stage of the document preparation process to ensure the production of high-quality, camera-ready copies for electronic distribution; - Manage the files of documents and publications in accordance with established procedures for online archiving and publishing; - Proofread Russian translations of letters, documents, reports, publications, etc., checking them against the original English; bring to the attention of the translator/editor concerned any error or discrepancy requiring his or her intervention; - Format documents from various sources, prepare layout of camera-ready copies, and ensure that all necessary changes have been made to the final version; - When necessary, perform the full functions of a text-processing clerk; - Carry out other relevant duties, as required. __________ *The Secretary-General may appoint a candidate at a grade below the advertised grade of the post, with the possibility of promotion to that grade within three years of appointment, subject to satisfactory appraisal of performance. - 2- QUALIFICATIONS : Education Completed secondary school education or equivalent technical or commercial studies with corresponding diploma. Experience A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the production of publications and documentation for conferences and/or proofreading, including at least three years in an international organization. Other requirements The incumbent must have passed specialized tests in the United Nations, an international organization or in the publishing field. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Google Apps and specialized desktop publishing software (InDesign, Contribute, etc.). Familiarity with the documents production system for conferences. Availability to work in shifts during sessions, for overtime and on-call assignments, depending on the needs of the service. Ability to work well in a Languages Russian as a principal language essential. Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of French. Knowledge of an additional official language of the WMO Secretariat would be an advantage. (Note: the working languages of the WMO Secretariat are English and French. The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.) COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY : 1 July 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter APPLICATIONS : Applications from qualified female and male candidates are welcome. Applications should be made on an up-to-date WMO Personal History Form (forms from other United Nations agencies will not be accepted), which may be obtained from the Secretariat on request or downloaded from the WMO website (http://www.wmo.int/vacancies), and should be addressed to: The Chief, Human Resources Division World Meteorological Organization P.O. Box 2300 1211 GENEVA 2 Switzerland CLOSING DATE : Applications should be received in the Secretariat no later than 21 April 2015. __________ Notes: 1) 2) Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written test and/or an interview. Due to the expected volume of applications, receipt of applications cannot be acknowledged individually. Only applicants in whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted.
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