OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME The Department of Governing Bodies (GBS) serves as WHO's central platform for advancing strategic governance and multilateral engagement. The Department provides high‑level political and strategic support to Member States, including in sensitive contexts, ensuring the consistent application of protocol and health diplomacy in intergovernmental relations. It coordinates WHO's response to governance‑related matters across all three levels of the Organization, maintains the institutional memory of WHO's governing bodies, and ensures the effective functioning of the World Health Assembly, the Executive Board, and related intergovernmental processes. Within GBS, the Language Services Unit (LNG) provides high‑quality, timely and cost‑effective translation, interpretation, editing, official records, word processing and online services for the whole Organization, so as to make WHO health policy and technical information accessible to its target audiences in the official languages of the Organization and, on an ad hoc basis, in other languages. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Proofreads documents, reports, tables, graphics and other materials to ensure consistency with originals, completeness and correctness in respect of grammar, spelling, house style, references and cross‑references, and identifies issues relating to format, formatting and font, and potential issues relating to consistent terminology, references, etc. Checks proofs of publications after layout at request of originating unit, ensuring page layout, choice/size of fonts, etc. are correct and appropriate in relation to both the original and the target language. Contacts professional technical, editorial, and/or translation staff to obtain clarification on specific issues and/or terminology. Processes and formats documents, reports, statistical tables, official letters and other materials from different sources, using a variety of programs and in accordance with current departmental standards; imports graphics from source files and redesigns them for insertion into the master file (which may use different software), taking into consideration the layout requirements of other languages; performs limited DTP tasks as needed. Performs pre‑processing of documents as required to support computer‑assisted translation (CAT) and related processes. Stores final documents in the official repository for CAT, and aligns bi‑texts in order to support the production of high‑quality translation memories. Performs other related duties. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: Completion of secondary school education or equivalent. Desirable: Completion of specialised courses in document production to prepare a variety of documents and correspondence and import documents from a variety of formats. Experience Essential: At least 3 years of relevant experience, including experience in WHO, or other UN system or international organisation working with document production standards associated with official, governance, governing body and technical documents involving specialised formats and terminology. Desirable: Previous experience in language services. Relevant experience in WHO or another UN agency an asset. Experience in user management would be an asset. Skills Strong skills working in a team. Demonstrated ability in advanced word processing and desktop publishing/document production methods and practices, particularly in respect of graphics, including the latest software and related techniques. Good knowledge of the principles and practices associated with proof‑reading and quality control. Knowledge of public health terminology an advantage. WHO Competencies Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Knowing and managing yourself Moving forward in a changing environment Use of Language Skills Essential: Intermediate knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Chinese. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. REMUNERATION WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at CHF 72,731 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave. Equal Employment Opportunity WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio‑economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics. Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations (modifications or adjustments to the application or recruitment process) to support their participation in the application and recruitment process. Safe Workplace WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Assistant linguistique (chinois)
