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United Nations Job vacancies,Chief Of English Language Unit
United Nations Job vacancies
Job Title :CHIEF OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE UNIT
Department/ Office:United Nations Office at Nairobi
Posting Period:29 January 2013-30 March 2013
 Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Chief will perform the following duties: • Manage, supervise and monitor the performance of all staff in the Unit. Carry out programmatic / management and administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Unit, including evaluation of staff performance (PAS). • Programme the daily and long-term work of the Unit. • Oversee the editing of texts of an exceptionally sensitive, complex or technical nature. Provide general guidance and specific instructions, as necessary, to resolve editorial problems and ensure that documents are edited in accordance with established policy and practice. • Lead teams of editors, report-writers and text-processors at meetings held in and outside Nairobi. • Train junior and short-term editors and revise their work. • Direct the conduct of terminological research within the Unit. • Assist the Chief of Section in the preparation of terminology materials to meet the needs of the Unit. • Assist the Chief of Section in the preparation of instructions. • Assist the Chief of Section in selecting texts for United Nations competitive examinations, in marking candidates' scripts and in evaluating results. • Serve as officer-in-charge in the absence of the Chief of Section. • Perform other related duties as Chief of Unit. United Nations Job vacancies Competencies Professionalism: Ability to demonstrate excellent writing and analytical skills. Knowledge of terminological and reference research techniques, with ability to use all sources of information. Knowledge of a broad range of subjects dealt with by the United Nations. 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; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. Leadership: Strong managerial / supervisory skills; tact and negotiating skills, good judgment and decision-making skills. Demonstrate flexibility in leadership by performing and / or overseeing the analysis of complex administrative management policy and programme issues. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and take responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives into substantive work; commitment to the goal of achieving gender balance in staffing. Managing performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly. United Nations Job vacancies Education A first-level degree from a university or institution of equivalent status. Candidates for this position must have passed the United Nations competitive examination for English-language editors. United Nations Job vacancies Work Experience A minimum of ten years of experience in editing, including five years of experience of editing within the United Nations. United Nations Job vacancies Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For the post advertised, a perfect command of English, which must be the candidate's primary language, is required, as is an excellent working knowledge of two other official languages of the United Nations. Assessment Method Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview. United Nations Job vacancies Special Notice Staff members are subject to the authority of Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. apply now https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Page=UN_JOB_DETAIL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=25393 | |||||||
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