VN 2017/14 (P) - Editor (English) (P3) - Geneva, Switzerland

Position Title Editor (English)

Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland

Classification :Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 10 February 2017

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo, Cabo

Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia,

Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya,

Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Mauritania, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, United Republic of Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela

(Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

The post is located in the Meetings Secretariat (MGS) of the Department of International Cooperation and Partnerships.

documents as well as other IOM documents according to requirements.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Edit, review and proofread governing body and other documents, as required, to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency and conformity with established IOM editorial standards and practice.

2. Analyse texts so as to detect and eliminate any incongruous, irrelevant or redundant material. 3. Verify all material for accuracy (e.g. references, facts, figures, quotations) and consistency. 4. Verify and correct style, terminology, grammar, spelling and punctuation, keeping in mind the Page 1 / 3target audience.

5. Conduct research and consult with author departments to clarify ambiguities and rectify substantive errors.

6. Contribute to the updating of the IOM House Style Manual.

7. Participate in the drafting and coordination of governing body session reports as a member of the report-writing team.

8. Provide additional in-house editorial support, in particular working with the Publications Unit, according to availability.

9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Languages, Linguistics or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience. • Success in the United Nations competitive examination for editors or the United Nations competitive examination for translators/précis-writers and verbatim reporters would be an advantage.

Experience

• Five years of professional experience in editing, preferably at the international level; • Working experience and familiarity with subjects of direct relevance to the work of IOM would be an asset.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French and Spanish is an advantage. Note

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a written test.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms; • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders; • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others; • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience; • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services; • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

Page 2 / 3• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; • Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 10 February 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 13.01.2017 to 10.02.2017

Requisition: VN 2017/14 (P) - Editor (English) (P3) - Geneva, Switzerland (54938018) Released Posting: Posting NC54938031 (54938031) Released

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