UNDP Jobs - 16154- Layout Clerk (SC-5)

Layout Clerk (SC-5)

Location :

Tashkent, UZBEKISTAN

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

28-May-10 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SC-5

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English Russian

Expected Duration of Assignment :

1 year with possible extension subject to satisfactory performance

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Job Title: Layout Clerk
Project Title/Department: 00045192, Support to Reform Process in Uzbekistan
Type of contract: SC5
Duty station: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Reports To: Assistant Chief Editor

The Economic Review Magazine is published monthly by the Center for Economic Research and covers a wide range of economic, socio-political and other issues on its pages. Generally it is a business magazine, with a target audience mainly consisting of businessmen and entrepreneurs both in the country and the region.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under direct supervision of the Assistant Chief Editor, the Layout Clerk will bear overall responsibility for the producing of the layout and the design for the project’s publications and will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Making design and layout of Economic Review magazine (12 issues per year) and other publications of the Project;
2. Working with Art-manager when preparing materials for the “Economic Review” magazine and other SRPU Project’s printed outputs (publications, brochures, press releases, promotional materials, etc), if required;
3. Providing assistance in technological process of preparation of “Economic review” magazine and other SRPU Project’s printed outputs, if required;
4. Providing consultations to the editorial unit as well as to the SRPU operations on the technical issues related to the project publications;
5. Liaising with printing-houses on technical issues while preparing publications for printing;
6. Performing other duties as required.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the publications production process and techniques;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Computer proficiency, particularly in Design;
• Ability to work in time-stress conditions

Required Skills and Experience

• Higher education in computer design/layout, certification in polygraphs is an asset;
• At least 3 years practical experience in the area of computer designing and layout;
• Knowledge of Russian, knowledge of English and Uzbek is an asset;

Application Process:

All interested and qualified candidates should apply on-line through the UNDP website at http://undp.uz The UNDP will only accept applications submitted on-line via http://www.undp.uz

Please ensure that before making on-line application, you have completed the UNDP Personal History Form (P11). The electronic version of the P11 can be downloaded from http://www.undp.uz (Job Opportunities Section). The completed (P11) further to be uploaded while applying on-line.

The deadline for submission of application is COB, 28th May, 2010. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date (28 May 2010) will not be given consideration. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

For more detailed information about UNDP Uzbekistan please visit our website at www.undp.uz Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The position is open for the Uzbekistan citizens only.