JOB DESCRIPTION

Main Purpose

In order to identify qualified candidates to IAEA Departments for multiple positions, the Division of Human Resources maintains a roster of interested applicants. Qualified candidates who are available for consultancies and/or temporary assignments are encouraged to register and create personal profiles. If you are interested in working at the IAEA in any of the fields listed below, please apply by completing an online application.

Registration within the Pipeline does not constitute any formal commitment on the part of the IAEA for taking a particular application into consideration. Pipeline registration is only valid for two years. Candidates need to re-register again two years after the initial date of registration to be considered an active pipeline applicant. Updates can only be provided to candidates who are being considered for opportunities.

Types of engagements

Given the complexity and diversity handled within the field of Publishing, Editing and other language related areas, job roles cannot be easily defined. For the pipeline ‘Scientific and Technical Editorial (Editing/Copy Editing/Proofreading/Coordination)’ the IAEA engages with candidates who possess expertise at various levels within one or more of the following disciplines:

• Analytical Writing Skills
• Copy Writing
• Editing/Technical Editing
• Project Management
• Proofreading
• Scientific and Technical Publishing
• Technical Writing

Education, Experience and Language Skills

For the areas mentioned above, general requirements and assets are as follows:

• Relevant professional experience at the regional, national and/or international level
• Professional-grade positions require substantial academic preparations usually acquired through university level education. General service positions often requires post-secondary education and technical or administrative training.
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work effectively among people of different national and cultural backgrounds with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of another official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) considered an asset.

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Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are encouraged.

Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values): Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity. Successful candidates may be assigned to any location. The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements