Job Title: Trilingual/Bilingual Editorial Assistant
Job Code: 20003902
Institution: ECOWAS COMMISSION
Grade: G4/G5/G6
Agency: COMMISSION
Department: INTERNAL SERVICES
Annual Salary: UA 20,166.30/USD 31,818.39; UA25,527.53/USD 40,277.34; UA 30,178.98/USD 47,616.39
Status: Permanent
Directorate: CONFERENCE & PROTOCOL
Division: CONFERENCE
Line Supervisor: Bilingual/Trilingual Precis Writers Officer
Supervising: N/A
Duty Station: ABUJA, NIGERIA
Applications should be sent to: b50trilingbilingedittorialassist@ecowas.int
Role Overview
Under the direct supervision of the Bilingual/Trilingual Precis Writers Officer, the Bilingual Editorial Assistant role plays a pivotal role in supporting precis writers throughout all stages of the publication process...
Role and Responsibilities
- Provide valuable assistance in research, writing, editing, and proofreading reports...
- Conduct thorough research and gain knowledge about different thematic areas...
- Conduct thorough proofreading of manuscripts...
- Serve as an assistant to the editors and precis writers...
- Ensure a consistent identifiable style, correct grammar and punctuation...
- Check correct cross-referencing such as citations, quotations, and bibliography...
- Identify and correct formatting errors in manuscripts...
- Assist and help in various additional tasks as needed...
- Perform any other duties as required.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
- Brevet de Technicien (BT)/ND or equivalent certificate...
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in research, writing, editing...
- Knowledge of targeted languages...
- Experience working for an international organisation is an added advantage...
- Familiarity with AI post-editing tools and use of Chat GTP...
- Advanced User of Ms Office Suite...
- Knowledge of Graphic Design tools...
- Strong electronic and research skills...
- Good time management skills...
Age Limit
Be below 50 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.
ECOWAS Key Competencies
- Ability to assume a credible presence when explaining rules...
- Ability to motivate self and/or others to engage in discussions...
- Ability to work as part of a team...
- Interpersonal, listening, and multitasking skills...
- Ability to apply culturally relevant and appropriate approaches...
- Fluency in oral and written expressions in one of the ECOWAS official languages...
- Good organizational skills...
Assessment Method: Assessment of qualified candidates may include a written exercise and a competency-based interview.