This position is temporarily available for three months. This position is located in the Documents and Publications Division at ECLAC.**Responsibilities**: Within limits of delegated authority, the Editorial and Desktop Publishing Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:- Contributes to the production of camera-ready documents for reproduction by proofing layout copies of documents and indicating instructions to layout team. Incorporates changes as marked by editors, translators and revisers, ensuring that the final version of the document conforms to ECLAC editorial standards.- Performs proof-reading functions ensuring that changes have been incorporated as marked in the draft copy and alerting the responsible authority if obvious errors or discrepancies are found in the translated text.- Stores final text on the database.- Participates, as member of a team, in the production of parliamentary and miscellaneous documentation, supplements and sales publications, by preparing desktop publishing layout of the final product in relevant language for reproduction in hard copy and electronic dissemination.- Assists and replaces the Assistant Supervisor, when needed.- Trains and guides temporary and junior staff in the processing of basic and more complex documents.- Compiles submitted corrections and edits of documents in relevant language, according to required format.- Rotates in day and night shifts, as well as weekend on-call duties, as needed.- Depending on the needs of the service, availability for overtime is expected.- Performs other related work as required.Competencies- 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.EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent is required.Work ExperienceFive years of experience in desktop publishing, including draft typing, proof-reading and typographical layout or related area is required.LanguagesNOTE: 'Fluency'' equals a rating of ''fluent'' in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand)AssessmentApplicants will be assessed based on the information provided in their APs. Short-listed applicants might be contact by the Hiring Manager for further assessment.Special Notice- While this temporary job opening may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.United Nations ConsiderationsDue regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on "Manuals" hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
