Bilingual Desktop Publishing & Language Support Specialist

UN Secretariat; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Secretariat in New York is seeking a Language and Desktop Publishing Assistant to support the Strategic Communications Section. You will publish documents, proofread content, and manage English and French materials for field missions.

Responsibilities include editing, aligning bi-texts, data analysis for presentations, and collaboration with Public Information Officers in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in desktop publishing or related field.
• Experience with digital and social media assets for international audiences.
• Ability to analyze data for presentations and reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform desktop publishing for documents, social media, and website content in English and French, incorporating corrections and formatting.
• Conduct proofreading by comparing successive versions of documents and digital content.
• Assist Public Information Officers with work planning, distribution, and monitoring progress from field missions.
• Ensure smooth electronic transmission and processing of documentation.
• Align bi-texts to support translation memory improvements.
• Input and assist in analyzing data from field missions for presentations and reports.
• Collaborate on office support, administrative, and clerical functions.
• Handle queries from departments and field missions, maintaining process documents and records.
• Undertake cross-assignments for language support and translation between English and French.
• Apply and learn relevant language technologies and tools.
• Be available for assignments outside normal working hours and work effectively in hybrid teams.

Skills

Desktop publishing

Proofreading

Data management

English/French

Planning

Adaptability

Translation support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UN Secretariat in New York is seeking a Language and Desktop Publishing Assistant to support the Strategic Communications Section. You will publish documents, proofread content, and manage English and French materials for field missions.

Responsibilities include editing, aligning bi-texts, data analysis for presentations, and collaboration with Public Information Officers in a hybrid work setting.