Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Org. Setting and Reporting These positions are located in the English Unit, Meetings Coverage Section, Coverage and Media Services Branch of the News and Media Division in the Department of Global Communications. Overall guidance is provided by the Chief of Section, and direct supervision by a Senior Editor and a Senior Editorial Assistant. The Meetings Coverage Section produces press release summaries, in English and French, of official meetings and other United Nations events at Headquarters and at overseas conferences. The positions are available for approximately two to three months during the main part of the General Assembly session between September and December 2019. .

  Job Responsibilities:
The Editorial Assistant/Proofreader will be responsible for the following duties:
• Proofreads and reviews meetings summaries and press releases for clarity, spelling, grammar, consistency and factual accuracy in accordance with UN editorial guidelines and terminology.
• Ensures that text is formatted to UN Press style and standards.
• Rotates in shifts, as needed.
• Stays available for overtime and on-call assignments, depending on the needs of the office.
• Performs other related work as required.

  Job Skills:
• Professionalism – Fluency in English with proficiency in spelling and grammar. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
• Communication – Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• 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.

Job Qualifications: Not Specified

Job Education Requirements: A high school Diploma

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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