About Department for General Assembly and Conference Management

Department for General Assembly and Conference Managementis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to desktop publishing assistant, g5 (5 positions), g5 within Department for General Assembly and Conference Management’s important work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in United States, you will collaborate with international colleagues and partners to address global challenges and promote sustainable development. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth while making a meaningful contribution to international cooperation and global peace and security.

Key Details

• Job Title:DESKTOP PUBLISHING ASSISTANT, G5 (5 Positions), G5
• Grade:G-5
• Location:New York, United States
• Department:Department for General Assembly and Conference Management
• Contract Type:General Service Staff
• Salary Range:$39,000.0 – $52,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• University level courses and/or formal training/courses in desktop publishing, graphic art, design, multimedia or related field is desirable..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For this job opening, English is required.
• Language: Additionally, either Arabic or French or Chinese (Mandarin) or Spanish or Russian is required.
• Language: The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).
• Language: Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II Arabic UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II French UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II Chinese (Mandarin) UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II Spanish UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II Russian UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II.

Skills

• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience organizing and researching documentation for reference and/or filing purposes is required.
• Experience with paper records digitization using professional scanners and related software is desirable.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat DC is desirable..

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply