Result of Service

The objective of the Individual Contractor’s (IC) assignment is to render services as an Assembly and Binding Equipment Operator and to assist with the document distribution at the Reproduction Unit.

Work Location

UN House – ESCWA

Expected duration

3 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

This position is located within the Conference Management Section (CMS), Resource Management and Service Development Division (RMSDD) of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). The Assembly and Binding Equipment Operator will report to supervisor of reproduction unit. The Individual Contractor is required to undertake the following tasks: • Checking up on all machines and making sure all functions are smooth and operational; • Lubricating and cleaning all machines and changing any malfunctioning or old parts; • Reporting on any malfunction that may be expected on the short- or medium-term; • Keep all machines in an operational state and improve their performance on the short- and medium-term. • Collect signed proofs and distribute products to other UN entities

Qualifications/special skills

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. All candidates must submit a copy of their educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. 3 years of experience in all binding and finishing techniques is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For the position advertised, fluency Arabic and Knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.