National Copy-Editor (English)

Tbilisi

Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Location: Tbilisi
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Communication and Public Information
- Translations and Languages
- Scientist and Researcher
- Documentation and Information Management
- FEGEO
Closing Date: Closed

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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality.

Persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations

depending on the evolving needs of the Organization

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Organizational Setting

The main aim of the FAO office in Georgia is to assist the government to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

Reporting Lines

The copy-editor shall operate under the overall guidance and responsibility of the FAO Representative in Georgia; direct supervision of the Operations Officer, and in close collaboration with project CTAs, communications officer and other staff of the FAO in Georgia.

Technical Focus

The copy-editor improves style, flow and readability of texts without affecting the content, and clears up any unclear or ambiguous language in consultation with the author and/or technical editor. The copy-editor checks the manuscript for consistency and house style. Copy-editing does not involve reorganization of the content or extensive rewriting.

Tasks and responsibilities

Checki internal consistency of the text, data, figures (including maps), tables and boxes;
Check cross-references and consistency of references in the text with the bibliographic reference list;
Improve the flow, clarity and quality of the language;
Correct grammatical errors, spelling mistakes and typos;
Ensure that FAOSTYLE has been applied and complied with;
Ensure that country names are correct (as per FAONOCS) and in the correct order (alphabetical if no specified order or ranking);
Apply consistent styles to all headings types;
Flag any problems that require decisions relating to the substance of the work.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

University degree in philology or in the related area;
2 years of relevant experience;
English mother-tongue or demonstrated fluency.
Familiarity with Word processing.
Being a National or a resident of Georgia will be an asset.

FAO Core Competencies

Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

Familiarity with layout and design software would be an asset.

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Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO,

Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).
Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognised in the IAU/UNESCO list.
Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
Candidates with acceptable language certificate/s should upload them when submitting their application. For details, visit http\://www.fao.org/3/I8446EN/i8446en.pdf
For other issues, visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
For further information on categories, contract duration and honoraria, please refer to the Conditions page.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered.

Vacancies will be removed from the recruitment portal at 23\:59 Central European Time (CET) on the deadline for applications date. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help, or have queries, please contact\: iRecruitment@fao.org

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