Publications Officer - Grade GA5
Publications Officer - Grade GA5
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Job Description
Main Responsibilities
Planning and coordination
- Oversee the planning and production processes for all of TADs publications.
- Play an active role in the Directorates Editorial Board planning discussions and outcomes.
- Update and maintain TADs publication calendar using a dedicated workflow management system.
- Coordinate with colleagues across TAD and the Communications Directorate to ensure smooth planning and workflows.
- Maintain a roster of external service providers and advise Divisions seeking editorial graphic design and other services to support publication production.
Publication preparation and quality checks
- Support TAD colleagues in the preparation of publications and advise on best practices.
- Review all publications ensuring coherence with corporate guidelines.
- Develop Abstracts for all reports and papers and prepare publication covers.
- Prepare all publications for submission in the OECDs Kappa system and include relevant accompanying information and tags.
- When needed edit and proofread priority products for style and accuracy.
Staff training and guidance
- Advise train and support teams on publication processes and corporate tools.
- Support the implementation of OECD policies procedures and publishing standards including on drafting and the use of plain language.
- Update and regularly distribute TADs complimentary publication guidance.
Qualifications :
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background
- A postsecondary level of education preferably with a university degree in publishing or a communicationsrelated discipline.
Professional Background
- At least three years experience in a role with similar responsibilities.
- Excellent editorial skills and proven training and/or experience in copy editing and proof reading.
- Experience in project management in a complex highpressure environment.
Tools
- Excellent ITC knowledge including Microsoft 365 tools and software.
- Basic knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite programmes including Adobe InDesign Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Experience using OECD tools (O.N.E. Author Kappa) an advantage.
Languages
- Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and good knowledge of the other with a commitment to reach a very good working level.
Core Competencies
- OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 1); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 1); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 1).
- To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 13 please refer to OECD Core Competencies.
Additional Information :
Closing Date
- This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible and applications should reach us no later thanmidnight Tuesday 10 June (Paris time).
Contract Duration
- 24 month fixedterm appointment with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of 36 months.
What the OECD offers
- Depending on level of experience monthly salary starts at 5 135 EUR plus allowances based on eligibility exempt of French income tax.
- Click here to consult the Staff Regulations applicable to officials of the OECD. Please note that from 1 July 2025 all Official appointments will be made under the OECDs new contractual modalities.
- Click hereto learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
- Click here to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life.
- Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade lower in the specified job family based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.
- This vacancy may be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions both for openended and fixedterm functions.
Selection Process
For retained candidates written tests/videorecorded interviews are foreseen mid/end June and panel interviews are planned for mid/end July.
The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD member countries irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin opinions or beliefs gender sexual orientation health or disabilities.
The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
