Re-advertisement- Editorial Associate, Office of the Executive Director, New York, G-6
Provide editorial support in the Office of the Executive Director
Overview
Provide editorial support in the Office of the Executive Director
You have:
- Completion of secondary level education; college and/or university education is an asset
- 6 years of relevant office experience; specialized experience in UNFPA and UN system policies, procedures and protocol desirable
- Knowledge of the work and goal of UNFPA, its programmes, policies and correspondence styles and standards as well as the United Nations itself desirable
- Excellent drafting and editing skills in English; drafting skills in French and/or Spanish desirable
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)
- Integrity, confidentiality and professionalism
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle effectively multiple tasks without compromising quality, team spirit and positive working relationships with all colleagues
- Cultural sensitivity, inter-personal skills and ability to work smoothly under pressure
- Dependability, reliability and initiative
- Fluency in English required; knowledge of another UN language is an asset
Contract
This is a G-6 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 6 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-6 contracts.
The position:
The Editorial Associate works in the Office of the Executive Director (OED) and reports directly to the Chief of OED.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Requirements:
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Completion of secondary level education; college and/or university education is an asset
Knowledge and Experience:
• 6 years of relevant office experience; specialized experience in UNFPA and UN system policies, procedures and protocol desirable.
• Knowledge of the work and goal of UNFPA, its programmes, policies and correspondence styles and standards as well as the United Nations itself desirable.
• Excellent drafting and editing skills in English; drafting skills in French and/or Spanish desirable,
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)
• Integrity, confidentiality and professionalism
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle effectively multiple tasks without compromising quality, team spirit and positive working relationships with all colleagues;
• Cultural sensitivity, inter-personal skills and ability to work smoothly under pressure;
• Dependability, reliability and initiative
Languages:
Fluency in English required; knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to manage multiple tasks simultaneously? | This question assesses your organizational skills and ability to prioritize under pressure. | Provide a specific example, elaborate on the tasks, and highlight how you managed to meet deadlines. |
| How do you ensure your drafting and editing maintain a professional standard? | The interviewer wants to gauge your attention to detail in written communication. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a challenging situation you faced in a previous office role. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you handle feedback on your written work. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you employ to maintain confidentiality in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |