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Vacancy Announcement No: UPU/20/G3/ST/283
Title: Assistant Typist
Grade: G3
Type of contract: Short Term Appointment
Duration: 6 months
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Publication Date:
26 March 2020
Application Deadline:
22 April 2020
Vacancy Notice Cancelled
Organizational Unit:
Logistics Directorate (DL)
Arabic Translation Programme/Arabic Translation Service
Duty Station:
Bern Switzerland
Scheduled date for taking up appointment: As soon as possible
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Organizational Context:
This is a vacancy in the General Service category for which local recruitment procedures apply in accordance with the Staff Regulations of the International Bureau of the Universal Postal Union. In this regard, vacancies in the General Service category shall be filled by recruitment of candidates residing as near to the headquarters of the Union as possible. Where this is not possible, recruitment shall be made having regard to its financial implications. Candidates shall be solely responsible for any travel or other expenses incurred in order to participate in the recruitment process or, upon selection, take up the appointment. Staff members subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances and benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.
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With its 192 member countries, the Universal Postal Union (UPU), a specialized agency of the United Nations, is the primary forum for cooperation between postal sector players. It helps to ensure a truly universal network of up-to-date products and services.
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Main duties:
1. Within the framework of the preparation of meeting documents for the Postal Operations Council, the Council of Administration and the Congress, and of various other International Bureau publications and documents:
- format (or type as required) texts, documents and various publications, making the corrections as indicated and producing the final proof;
- participate in the checking of work formatted by the Arabic Typing Pool;
- input final versions of official texts and documents into the translation memory software;
- carry out page-setting work and adapt official document models to the Arabic language, using the software used by the International Bureau's Graphic Arts Unit;
- maintain the Arabic-language document database (documents of the UPU bodies and International Bureau circulars) on the intranet and Internet;
2. Replace, on request, the Head of the Arabic Typing Pool in case of absence.
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QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED |
Education:
Completion of secondary studies or equivalent technical or commercial studies |
Experience:
0 to 2 years' experience in an administrative support role |
Technical knowledge:
1. Sound knowledge of formatting and typing techniques
2. Good knowledge of graphic arts software (Indesign)
3. Good knowledge of the functioning of translation software (Trados is an asset)
4. Good knowledge of procedures for publishing documents on the intranet and Internet
5. Very good knowledge of Word software
6. Good knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel
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Skills and abilities / competencies:
1. Responsiveness
2. Precision and rigour
3. Customer focus
4. Team player
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Language skills:
Perfect command of Arabic with a good knowledge of French and/or English.
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Additional Information:
Candidates might be considered for other similar posts (for a period not exceeding one year).
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Candidates must ensure that they provide relevant contact details so that they can be contacted at any time, to prevent them from being excluded from the selection process
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Monthly salary:
(Net of tax)
5,251.25 CHF
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| The conditions of service are governed by the Staff Regulations and Rules of the International Bureau of the Universal Postal Union.
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Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form.
All applications must be received by the closing date as stated in the vacancy announcement.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. |
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Applications from women and member states are particularly encouraged.
The UPU promotes diversity and work-life balance. |
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| For further instructions regarding the online application process, please visit the UPU internet page at: https://upu.int/en/Universal-Postal-Union/Careers |
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Vacancy Notice Cancelled |
This vacancy is shown for viewing only. It is not currently open for applications
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