United Nations Secretariat Editorial and Desktop Publishing Assistant Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs. United Nations Secretariat Kenya looking for “Editorial and Desktop Publishing Assistant”. Applicants with a Completion of High school diploma may apply on or before 20 March 2023.
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United Nations Secretariat Editorial and Desktop Publishing Assistant Jobs 2023
The United Nations Secretariat has published a job vacancy announcement on 10 March 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Editorial and Desktop Publishing Assistant to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Secretariat |
| Position | Editorial and Desktop Publishing Assistant |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Completion of High school diploma |
| Experience Required | At least five (5) years |
| Application Deadline | 20 March 2023 |
United Nations Secretariat Job Vacancy 2023
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Compiles documents or reports for translation and/or revision.
- 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 documents in relevant language, according to required format.
- Rotates in day and night shifts, as well as weekend on-call duties, as needed.
- Stays available for overtime and on-call assignments, depending on the needs of the service.
- Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
Qualification:
- Completion of High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Must have passed the United Nations specialized tests, i.e., grammar, verbatim, formatting and speed typing in the language of the Unit.
Experience:
- At least five (5) years of relevant working experience in desktop publishing, including draft typing, copy editing, proof-reading and typographical layout or related area is required.
- At least one (1) year of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in French which must be the candidate’s main language with proficiency in spelling and grammar, is required.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply United Nations Secretariat Editorial and Desktop Publishing Assistant Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 20 March 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.un.org |
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