Job Title: Editorial and
Publishing Assistant (English Language)
Organization: International Court
of Justice (ICJ)
Grade: GS-4
Employment Type: Temporary/short-term
appointment (for rostering purposes)
Duty Station: The Hague, Netherlands
Deadline for applications: Applications will be reviewed upon
receipt
Organizational Unit: Publishing Division
The Registry of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is
seeking to replenish the roster of suitable candidates to temporarily serve as
Editorial and Publishing Assistant in the Publishing Division during public
sittings of the Court and/or peak periods. Please note that, in light of the
punctual nature of the editorial assignments to be expected, incumbents may be
required to work remotely.
Functions:
Under the direct supervision of the Proofreader/Production
Editor (Head of the Document Production Unit), the incumbent will perform the
following duties, independently and as a member of a team:
- Format, proofread and compile, sometimes under considerable time constraints,
Registry documents and written pleadings (to varying degrees of complexity and
confidentiality), using Microsoft Word and other software packages such as
Adobe Acrobat Professional, in accordance with the Registry’s editorial
guidelines.
- Perform proofreading functions, ensuring that changes have been incorporated
as marked in the draft copy and alerting the responsible authority if obvious
errors or discrepancies are found in a text; accurately insert corrections made
by translators and revisers to Registry documents; insert elements such as
maps, illustrations and tables of contents; check pagination, footnotes and
cross-references.
- Accurately transcribe verbatim records of Court hearings, within a strict
time frame, via DAR (Digital Audio Recording); assemble, format and proofread
the transcripts of verbatim records and their translations.
- Prepare and assemble final PDF files for distribution and archiving in
SharePoint.
- Perform other related work as required.
Qualifications:
Education:
Completion of secondary education; specialist training in
proofreading or related field, accredited as appropriate by a diploma or a
certificate, would be an asset;
Experience:
A minimum of three years of experience in text processing, including copy
editing, proofreading, typographical layout or related area. An advanced or
first-level university degree may be accepted in lieu of some of the
professional experience.
Relevant work experience in a judicial environment is desirable. Experience
within an international organization or international company would be a
definite asset.
Languages:
Perfect command of English and working knowledge of French.
Competencies:
Professionalism: Demonstrates knowledge of editorial practices, including
typographic standards; has an excellent command of Microsoft Office Suite and
Adobe Acrobat; has the critical ability to work as part of a team in a
multicultural environment and to work under pressure, with attention to detail
and complete discretion; shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates
professional competence by being conscientious and efficient in meeting
commitments, observing deadlines, taking due account of the schedule of the
Court’s work, and achieving the desired results; shows persistence when faced
with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
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.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to meet quality targets for the
production of the Court’s English language verbatim records and other
documents; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise;
places team agenda before personal agenda; manages and supports team members.
Technological awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands
applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively
seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new
technology.
Remuneration:
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a
competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
Assessment:
The assessment of qualified candidates will be made remotely
and will include a written test and, possibly, an interview.
Notice:
The Court is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all candidates,
irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds,
including persons with disabilities, to apply to become a staff member.
This post is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the
United Nations Staff Rules. All staff in the General Service and related
categories shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of
each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they
may have been in the country. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall
not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to
international recruitment.
How to apply:
Candidates should apply through the Court’s e-recruitment system. Please note
that applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
The selected candidates may be subject to security clearance, including
verification of the information provided and a criminal record check. All
candidates should be in a position to submit an electronic copy of their
passport and all diplomas listed on their profile when requested.
The Registrar reserves the right not to appoint any candidate to the post, or
to appoint one at a lower level or on the basis of a modified job description.
Applications that are found by the Court to meet the above criteria may be
added to a reserve list in case a similar vacancy arises in the future.
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