EDITOR, Bangkok

Org. Setting and ReportingThe mandate of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is to promote sustainable and inclusive development and regional connectivity in the Asia-Pacific region. The role of ESCAP as a regional development arm of the United Nations Secretariat is to support its membership with policy-oriented research and analysis and with normative, technical and capacity-building assistance to respond to the development priorities and changing needs of countries in Asia and the Pacific. This position is located in the Editorial Unit, Conference and Documentation Services Section. The incumbent reports to the Chief of the Editorial Unit.

ResponsibilitiesUnder the direct supervision of the Chief of the Editorial Unit and the overall supervision of the Chief of the Conference and Documentation Services Section, the incumbent is required to perform the following functions: \u2022 Edits documents, including texts of a specialized or technical nature, to ensure accuracy, clarity, cohesion and conformity with United Nations standards, policy and practice, including by correcting spelling, punctuation and grammar and ensuring that terminology is correct and style is appropriate to the readership, while meeting required workload standards and deadlines. \u2022 Carries out more extensive editing where required, including rewriting, abridging and restructuring texts for greater readability and better logical sequence. \u2022 Consults with author departments and carries out research to clarify ambiguities and rectify substantive errors, including by verifying the accuracy of facts, figures, references and quotations. \u2022 Provides authors with information on specific aspects of editorial policy and practice and assists them in the preparation of documentation. \u2022 Makes effective use of relevant language technologies and tools and suggests improvements. \u2022 Identifies new terminology material and submits it for approval. \u2022 Actively seeks to learn from feedback and develop own skills and knowledge relevant to the job, especially through self-study. \u2022 Undertakes cross-assignments to perform other language functions, increasingly without requiring guidance, if required. \u2022 Contributes to the collection and analysis of data. \u2022 Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies\u2022 Professionalism: Ability to demonstrate good writing skills; high standard of accuracy, consistency and faithfulness to the spirit, style and nuances of the original text with a good grasp of the subject matter. Knowledge of a broad range of subjects dealt with by the United Nations, i.e., political, social, legal, economic, financial, administrative, scientific and technical. Ability to use all sources of references, consultation and information relevant to text at hand. Ability to work under pressure and maintain adequate speed and volume of output and deliver clear interpretation on a broad range of subjects. Ability to show a high level of versatility, judgment and discretion. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. \u2022 Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others\u2019 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. \u2022 Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be \u201cclients\u201d and seeks to see things from clients\u2019 point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients\u2019 needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients\u2019 environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

EducationA first-level degree from a university or an institution of equivalent status. Candidates for this position must have passed the relevant United Nations Competitive Examination for Editors or the relevant combined United Nations Competitive Examination for Translators/Pr\u00e9cis-writers, Editors and Verbatim Reporters; this requirement will be waived for candidates who passed one of the relevant United Nations competitive examinations held before 2017 for Translators/Pr\u00e9cis-Writers or Verbatim Reporters, subject to an assessment test to be conducted by the hiring manager as part of the Inspira selection process.

Job - Specific QualificationNot available.

Work ExperienceA minimum of two years of experience in editing within the United Nations is required. Experience with web-based applications and electronic editing tools, software and reference systems is required. Experience editing in-session documentation (resolutions, outcome documents) is desirable. Experience delivering training to clients or engaging in outreach activities is desirable.

Languages

A perfect command of English, which must be the candidate\u2019s main language, and knowledge of at least two other official languages, as assessed in the relevant Competitive Examination, are required.

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