Communications Editor - INTERPOL

Communications Editor - 11/07/CB/CPO/PDA
INTERPOL VACANCY NOTICE No. 11/07/CB/CPO/PDA INTERPOL is the world's largest international police organization, with 188 member countries. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border police co-operation and support and assistance to all organizations, authorities and services whose mission is to combat international crime. INTERPOL is currently seeking one candidate with the qualifications required to fill the post of Communications Editor within the Communications and Publications Office, which is part of the Cabinet. Post title: Communications Editor Directorate: Cabinet Location: General Secretariat, Lyon, France* Duration: 3-year Fixed-Term appointment Grade: 5 Closing date for applications: 6 March 2011 The Communications Editor will play an important support role within the Communications & Publications Office (CPO) by undertaking a wide range of writing and editing activities for publications, web pages and multimedia projects. Primary Duties Under the supervision of the Head, Publications, Design and Audiovisual Branch, the incumbent performs the following duties: 1. Writes texts for annual reports, brochures, multimedia products, fact sheets, news stories, general information for the public web site, internal communication messages, forewords by the Secretary General and entries for external reference publications; 2. Edits and proof-reads documents for publications and newsletters and provides related support to other departments, when and if required; 3. Gathers information in a timely and organized manner by liaising with other departments to research appropriate information for publications; 4. Works closely with the web editor and the press office to ensure coherence of information published via the different media; 5. Revises and updates the General Secretariat English Language Style guide and liaises with other departments on style guides for other official languages; 6. Performs other duties as required. Requirements Training/Education required • Undergraduate university degree is required; • Postgraduate qualification in a relevant area would be considered an additional asset. Experience required • 5 to 10 years of professional experience in writing and editing text for public information purposes; • Previous experience in an international organization is an asset. Special aptitudes required • Strong writing and editing skills in English; • Experience of writing for web sites and multimedia; • A strong interest in and good knowledge of international affairs; • Proactive, well-organized and flexible; • Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure; • Ability to work well as part of a team and harmoniously in an international environment; • Computer literacy; • Personal and professional maturity; • Ability to maintain objectivity and apply logical reasoning; • Ability to work as part of a team and individually; • Very strong communication skills, both in written and oral form; • Good social, specifically multicultural, skills; • Initiative, creativity (original thinking) and curiosity; • Ability to develop and maintain professional networks. Languages • Fluency in English is required; • Knowledge of another of the Organization’s official languages (Arabic, French or Spanish) is desirable. Working Conditions • Remuneration for appointment on contract: The starting monthly gross salary for Grade 5 is EUR 3,310. The successful candidate may be offered appointment on a higher step depending upon professional background and experience. For more information regarding conditions of service see Employment conditions for contracted officials; available on the website (www.interpol.int). • The incumbent will also be required to work occasional overtime based upon workload. • The holder of the post may be required to go on missions, sometimes at short notice. * The Organization plans to establish a Global Complex in Singapore at the end of 2013. Although no decisions have been made at this time as to which posts will be transferred to Singapore, acceptance of the post implies acceptance of a transfer to Singapore. - - - - - - - INTERPOL recruits throughout the world in order to attract the best and most varied candidates. Nationals of all Member States are encouraged to apply. INTERPOL’s four official languages are English, French, Spanish and Arabic. The working languages in Lyon are French and English. INTERPOL reserves the right not to recruit for this post, to recruit at a lower level on the basis of a modified post profile, or for a shorter length of contract. INTERPOL operates a non-smoking policy. - - - - - - -
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