Editor

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 113,168 USD and 148,184 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Editorial Services Unit, or EDT, is part of the Office of the Director, Programme Management. EDT ensures that all official documents and communications issued by the Regional Director and the Regional Office are in clear and appropriate standard English. EDT is also the central coordinating unit for all official Regional Committee documentation. In addition, EDT handles quality control of mission reports, meeting reports, and other documents and information products in the Region.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the general supervision of the Senior Editor the incumbent performs the following functions:

(1) Edits correspondence, reports, information products, and other documents for language, consistency, clarity, organization, and WHO style, as per the Senior Editor's instructions; (2) Communicates with authoring units regarding recommendations and changes, provides guidance on English language documents, including memos, form letters, and corrrespondences; (3) Provides assessments of the degree of editing required to produce documents consistent with WHO standards, especially as guidance for authors in contracting competent editors at appropriate rates; (4) Monitors the submission and distribution of documents, minimizing delay and inconvenience with constructive engagement while practicing strict version control with precise, real-time records of all amendments and changes made by contributors; and (5) Acts for the Senior Editor during his/her absence, and perform other related functions and duties, as assigned or directed by the Senior Editor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in communications, development, public health/policy from a recognized university/institution or equivalent professional experience. Desirable: Master's degree in Communications-related field an advantage.

Experience

Essential: Five years of experience writing and editing communication and information products, preferably in the public/development sector with demonstrated editorial project management skills. Knowledge and experience in writing and editing on public health/development sector issues with experience working in developing countries. Experience in ''re-write", especially clarifying texts written by non-native English speakers. Desirable: Experiences in writing and editing documents for the WHO, United Nations or other multilateral development organizations.

Skills

Excellent editing and "re-write" skills. Excellent listening and editorial support skills. Familiarity with public health/development issues. Familiarity with WHO/public health terminology and the WHO style guidance. Excellent communications skills, both written and oral. Strong customer service abilities. Courtesy, tact, and ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team, adapat to diverse cultural and educational backgrounds and maintain a high standard of personal conduct. Ability to build and maintain external partner relationships. Ability to multitask successfully under pressure.

WHO Competencies

Communication Producing results Moving forward in a changing environment Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Mastery of written and spoken English Desirable: Knowledge of a second language

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 62,692 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2518 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.

• *For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.