Editorial and Desktop Publishing Assistant

Job Posting Organization:
The position is located within the Marketing and Dissemination Unit of the Documents and Publications Division of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). ECLAC was established in 1948 with the mission to contribute to the economic and social development of the region. The organization focuses on designing, monitoring, and evaluating public policies, providing advisory services, expertise, and training to governments, and supporting regional and international cooperation and coordination activities. ECLAC operates in various countries across Latin America and the Caribbean, working towards sustainable development and addressing social issues in the region. For more information, you can visit their official website at www.eclac.org.

Job Overview:
The Editorial and Desktop Publishing Assistant plays a crucial role in the production and delivery of information communications products and services within the Marketing and Dissemination Unit. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting officers with visualizations and updating information materials, including web pages, brochures, and social media accounts. The role requires uploading publications to the digital repository and ensuring correct metadata and visualizations. The assistant will also be expected to perform daily maintenance of network drives, assist with data collection and analysis, and prepare data presentations and reports for information sharing and decision-making. The position may require rotating shifts and weekend on-call duties, as well as availability for overtime depending on service needs. The ideal candidate should demonstrate professionalism, effective communication skills, and technological awareness, particularly in digital publishing technologies and web technologies.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Desktop Publishing Assistant will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including: providing specialized assistance to officers in the production and delivery of information communications products; assisting with visualizations and updating information materials such as web pages and brochures; uploading publications to the digital repository and ensuring correct metadata; identifying and retrieving documents from the United Nations Official Documents System (ODS); performing daily maintenance of network drives; rotating in shifts and being available for weekend on-call duties; assisting with data collection and analysis; preparing data presentations and reports; and performing other related work as required. The assistant will also be expected to assist and replace more senior Desktop Publishing Assistants when needed, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in their role.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Additionally, supplemental technical or university courses in marketing or a related area are required. The position requires at least five years of progressively responsible experience in digital publishing technologies, including draft typing, copy editing, proof-reading, and typographical layout. This minimum experience requirement is reduced to three years for candidates who hold a first-level university degree or higher. Professional experience in international organizations, particularly within the United Nations system, is desirable. Experience in producing digital content for social media and managing content on institutional websites is also preferred. Furthermore, one year or more of experience in data analytics or a related area is desirable.

Educational Background:
A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position. Candidates must clearly indicate in their Applicant Profile (AP) relevant information confirming completion of high school. In addition to the high school diploma, candidates are expected to have completed supplemental technical or university courses in marketing or a related area, which will enhance their qualifications for the role.

Experience:
The position requires at least five years of progressively responsible experience in digital publishing technologies, which includes skills such as draft typing, copy editing, proof-reading, and typographical layout. However, if a candidate possesses a first-level university degree or higher, the minimum years of relevant experience required is reduced to three years. Candidates with professional experience in international organizations, especially within the United Nations system, will have an advantage. Experience in producing digital content for distribution through social media and managing content on institutional websites is also desirable. Additionally, having one year or more of experience in data analytics or a related area will be beneficial for applicants.

Languages:
For this job opening, proficiency in English and Spanish is required. English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat, but for this specific position, candidates must demonstrate their ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish. The UN Language Framework outlines the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, and candidates are encouraged to consult the framework for details on language proficiency expectations.

Additional Notes:
The position is likely to be a full-time role, and candidates should be prepared for the possibility of rotating shifts and weekend on-call duties as needed. The job may also require overtime depending on the service needs. The position is based in Santiago, Chile, and candidates should be aware that the role may involve working within an international organization, which may include specific protocols and expectations related to gender equality and professional conduct.