Trilingual and Bilingual Editorial Assistant at ECOWAS Commission

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.

Method of application:

Applications that must include (All are Mandatory) :

  1. the Application form (JOB APPLICATION FORM)
  2. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  3. A cover letter.
  • All should be sent by email to b50trilingbilingedittorialassist@ecowas.int before the deadline.
  • The application will not be considered if one of the Mandatory documents is not attached.
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