Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Russian Language Unit of the Conference and Documentation Services Section (CDSS), office of Executive Secretary of ESCAP.
Responsibilities
Within limits of delegated authority, the Editorial and Desktop Publishing Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:
• Produces camera-ready complex documents for reproduction by typing, transcribing, incorporating corrections and formatting documents as well creating tables, graphics and organizational charts in desktop publishing layout in accordance with existing guidelines, in addition to preparing publications in relevant software as needed for reproduction in hard copy and electronic dissemination.
• Performs proof-reading functions to ensure that processing changes have been incorporated in consultation with the responsible person, as necessary, by checking successive versions of edited and translated documents against previous versions, as appropriate, including checking the final versions in the target language against the submitted manuscript in the source language, in accordance with existing guidelines.
• Ensures, in accordance with existing guidelines, that all manuscript elements, including text, headings, items in lists, tabular and graphical elements, footnotes, attachments, front and back matter and spine, and page numbers, have been properly included and cross-linked, as appropriate; numerical data have been correctly transcribed; obvious errors, discrepancies or incongruities as to content, format and typography have been corrected.
• Compiles and scopes complex and large documents against the original text, according to required format.
• Aligns bi-texts in order to support the production of high-quality translation memories for computer-assisted translation (CAT), machine translation (MT) and related workflow improvements.
• Performs other modified text-processing functions developed under new workflow processes as needed.
• Rotates on daytime, after-hours and weekend work shifts, as needed.
• Stays available for overtime and on-call assignments, depending on the needs of service.
• Updates and maintains macros, creates templates and models as needed, under the guidance of the Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor.
• Trains and guides temporary and new staff in the processing of basic and more complex documents.
• Provides feedback to FRO on his/her managing performance competency, if requested.
• Provides text processing services to other departments as required.
• Assists and replaces the Assistant Supervisor, when needed.
• Takes charge of a shift as required.
• Performs other related work as required.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of experience in desktop publishing, including draft typing, copy editing, proof-reading and typographical layout or related area is required. Experience with the United Nations Common System is desirable. Experience with Documents Management System (DCPMS) is highly desirable. Experience with Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) tools is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, candidates must have Russian as their main language with proficiency in spelling and grammar. Knowledge of English is required.
The mandate of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is to promote sustainable and inclusive development and regional connectivity in the Asian and Pacific region. ESCAP’s role as a regional development arm of the United Nations Secretariat is to support its membership with policy oriented research and analysis, normative support and technical assistance and capacity building, to respond to the development priorities and changing needs of the Asian and Pacific region.
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