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Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/10/FT80
Title: Editor
Grade: P3
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: Fixed term - 2 years
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Date:
9 December 2010
Application Deadline:
31 December 2010
Vacancy Notice Cancelled
Organization unit:
ADMINISTRATION SERVICES TEAM - INFORMATION PRODUCTION UNIT - external vacancy
Duty station:
Geneva Switzerland
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MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
The Organizational Development Department (ODD) is a strategic department supporting headquarters and field activities through the development and maintenance of high-quality, time- and cost-efficient, and predictable (a) policies, (b) services, (c) systems, and (d) processes, that are developed in the best interest of the Joint Programme, and ensure UNAIDS organizational capacity to respond promptly and effectively to the environment in which it operates. ODD drives the adoption of new tools for improved business practices within the UNAIDS Secretariat.
The Administration Services Team (AST) as part of Organizational Development Department (ODD) provides leadership, coherence and coordination of services at a global, regional and country level in the areas of building and facilities management; conference services; logistical support; distribution services; document production; multi-lingual web publishing and maintenance; operational procurement; and safety and security; among others. The Team is the focal point for the achievement of a carbon-neutral UNAIDS.
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under the supervision of the Team Leader, Information Production Unit, the incumbent is responsible for the following:
1. To carry out the full editing required, including rewriting, abridging, simplifying or restructuring texts for greater clarity, readability, consistency and better logical sequence and to ensure that they express ideas clearly, are of a consistently high standard of excellence and adhere to UNAIDS' style and presentation.
2. To evaluate the suitability of manuscripts for issuance or publication with particular reference to the mandate for the manuscript and the UNAIDS publishing policy, taking into account quality, purpose and target readership. Recommending whether manuscripts be accepted, subject to varying degrees of editing, rejected or referred back, with supporting arguments, to the originating unit.
3. Identifying and reformulating or deleting passages likely to have adverse consequences for UNAIDS, clarifying ambiguities and correcting substantive and other errors in consultation with the appropriate specialists, if deemed necessary
4. To establish priorities for editing in the light of publication demands and within delegated authority to participate in project planning meetings.
5. To manage editorial workload and editorial production schedules, ensuring that documents are edited with due respect to deadlines, identifying and commissioning external editors, when workload requires, helping in the selection of appropriate contractors, and monitoring the quality and timeliness of their work and adherence to UNAIDS' style.
6. To liaise with translation coordinator on editorial matters to ensure timely production of translations and smooth workflow, and with the Publications Coordinator to adjust editing/proofreading tasks in response to changing publishing priorities.
7. To manage the publications process workflow, following up with projects as necessary and liaising with the Production Services Specialist to ensure publishing projects are followed up in a timely manner
8. To be responsible for UNAIDS' editorial policy and Chair of the technical advisory board to the Editorial board.
9. Undertake other related tasks as assigned.
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
First university degree in English Literature, Journalism, Communication or related field, complemented by training in editing.
Desirable: training in medical or scientific subjects.
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Competencies:
UNAIDS Value:
1. Commitment to the AIDS response
2. Integrity
3. Respect for diversity
Core competencies:
1. Working in teams
2. Communicating with impact
3. Applying expertise
4. Delivering results
5. Driving change and innovation
6. Being accountable
Managerial competencies:
1. Managing performance and resources
2. Building relationships and Networks
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Experience:
At least 5 years experience in professional editing and writing in a commercial or international work setting, complemented by experience in project management and management of external providers.
Desirable: experience editing scientific and/or medical material
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Languages:
Advanced knowledge of English with demonstrated writing and editing skills.
Desirable: Working knowledge of French or of another UN official language.
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Additional Information:
Positions at the international professional category within UNAIDS may be subject to the Organization's Mobility Policy.
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
55 259 US$ at single rate
59 200 US$ with primary dependants
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Post Adjustment:
89.1 % of the figure(s) on the left side. This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation. |
Applicants will be required to take a test. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. |
Applications from people living with HIV are particularly welcome. Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged. |
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to the Staff Regulations and Rules of the World Health Organization (WHO) adjusted, as necessary, to take into account the particular operational needs of UNAIDS, and any subsequent amendments.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
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Note: The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer or promotion of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. The medical criterion for recruitment is fitness to work in the particular post. The United Nations HIV/AIDS Personnel Policy clearly stipulates that no staff and/or potential candidates shall be discriminated against on the basis of real or perceived HIV status. HIV infection, in itself, does not constitute lack of fitness to work. There is no obligation to disclose HIV-related personal information.
UNAIDS is committed to providing a work environment that respects the inherent dignity of all persons. UNAIDS has a responsibility to take all appropriate steps to prevent and respond to discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment, including sexual harassment in the workplace or in connection with work. UNAIDS has zero tolerance towards abusive conduct. |
UNAIDS is committed to providing equity of access to employment, advancement and retention in UNAIDS, recognizing that it is in the interest of UNAIDS to recruit and maintain a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the diverse nature of society, which includes persons with disabilities. It is therefore the policy of UNAIDS to actively promote equity of access to employment opportunities within UNAIDS for persons with disabilities.
UNAIDS undertakes to provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a person with a disability to access employment opportunities, enter into and remain in employment within UNAIDS. The principle of reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection and appointment. |
Please visit UNAIDS's e-Recruitment website at: https://erecruit.unaids.org to review and apply to positions. The system provides instructions for online application procedures. |
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. |
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Vacancy Notice Cancelled |
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