Editorial Assistant - Conference Division - Tenders Global

Editorial Assistant – Conference Division

  • Contract
  • London
  • Posted 6 months ago

IMO - International Maritime Organization

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  1. Proofread English texts for accuracy, quality and in conformity with established standards and guidelines, ensuring that processing, proofreading and editorial changes have been correctly incorporated in the final English version. 
  2. Edit, insert corrections, format, merge, collate and process documents, which include complex tables, reports and special layouts, adapting to technological developments notably in the field of CAT tools (eLUNa).
  3. Verify the grammar, syntax, references quoted, concordance of English text with the original document to ensure an accurate translation, comparing style, punctuation and spelling, following IMO guidelines.
  4. Consult editors and technical officers, in the case of any omissions or discrepancies between the original submission of English documents’ final versions, and make proposals for changes.
  5. Check that all components of the original (source) text are correctly reflected in the final edited/translated/proofread document (e.g. cover page, table of contents, official country names, pagination, chapters, paragraphs, titles, figures, equations, annexes, footnotes, charts, appendices).
  6. Align bi-texts to support the production of high-quality translation memories for computer-assisted translation tools (Document Storage, eLUNa) and related workflow improvements.
  7. Convert texts into different formats using various software programs (MS Office applications and Adobe Acrobat), and check the converted text for accuracy.
  8. Train or guide staff, including temporary employees, on work procedures in the processing of basic and more complex documents.
  9. Handle high volumes of documents efficiently and work independently in order to meet competing document deadlines.
  10. Be prepared to work night shifts and/or overtime on a regular basis.
  11. Perform any other duties as required for the effective operation of the word processing team, including document processing and routine office arrangements.

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