Assistant Reports Officer - Delhi, Delhi, India - World Health Organization

World Health Organization

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Delhi, Delhi, India

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Deepika Kaur

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Description

Grade:
P2

Contractual Arrangement:
Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 12 Months

Job Posting:
Jan 21, 2024, 11:23:19 PM

Closing Date:
Feb 12, 2024, 4:59:00 PM

Primary Location:
India-New Delhi

Organization:
SE/DPM Director, Programme Management

Schedule:
Full-time

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME:

To provide quality assurance of scientific, technical and advocacy information related to health; to establish mechanisms to screen and process publications in line with WHO policies; to implement styles, standards and guidelines for the preparation and production of health information materials; and to support SEAR professional staff and Member States in the production of high-quality information materials.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Under the direct supervision of Reports Officer and overall guidance of the Director, Programme Management, the Assistant Reports Officer:

Edits reports, technical publications, advocacy materials and other information products. Ensures that publications and other products adhere to WHO guidelines, resolving editorial queries in consultation with originators and Reports Officer.
Provides feasible solutions in consultation with originators/team, promoting best practices, methods, and tools for delivery of highquality editorial output.
Assists the Reports Officer in quality control activities and oversight of publication quality.
Provides editorial/support to the Regional Committees and other important meetings during the year such as the High-Level Preparatory(HLP) and Regional Committee Meetings and assists in writing the draft reports of relevant meetings under directions from the Reports Officer.
Attends to other editorial tasks as assigned by the Supervisors.
Performs any other duty as assigned within field of competence.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Essential:
Bachelor's degree in English Literature, Journalism, publishing or closely related field.

Desirable:
Master's degree in English literature, journalism, publishing or a closely related field

Experience:

Essential:
At least two years relevant editing experience in editing of publications or journalism.

Desirable:
Experience in an international organization, preferably WHO/United Nations System.

Skills:

Excellent editorial and language skills (writing, editing, proofreading) in English; knowledge of publishing practices.

WHO Competencies:

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills:

Essential:
Expert knowledge of English.

REMUNERATION:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.
An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. 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 also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy worklife balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.
The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
WHO has a smokefree environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see eManual III.4.1, para 220.