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Background to the International Year of Biodiversity
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system's designated entity for
addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of
environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to
the attention of governments and the international community for action.
At the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, world leaders agreed on a comprehensive strategy for 'sustainable
development'. One of the key agreements adopted at Rio was the Convention on Biological Diversity.
The Convention establishes three main goals: the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its
components, and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits from the use of genetic resources. The Secretariat of
the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD) is located in Montreal and is administered by UNEP.
Responsibilities:
Under the overall guidance of the Executive Secretary, and the direct supervision of the Editor, the incumbent will:
- Revise and format texts submitted for distribution as official and ensure correct style, grammar,
terminology, spelling, etc. Ensure concordance between translations and original texts. Check accuracy of
references, dates, figures, calculations and consistency in terminology. Consult originators, language and
terminology officers as necessary. As necessary, mark up copy and plan layouts of Secretariat publications
for artwork and typographical composition;
- Finalize official documents on the basis of mark ups prepared by the Editor or other Secretariat Staff;
- Organize and maintain an electronic library of official documents. Assist in coordinating the conversion and
dissemination of publications in other electronic formats, if required, e.g. in a web-based format or CDROM,
etc;
- Monitor the flow of documentation through the editorial, translation and distribution processes. Maintain
records of document flow;
- Establish and maintain a database of SCBD terminology and reference sources;
SCBD Terms of Reference 2
- Keep up to date with United Nations editorial guidelines and keep abreast with the latest office software,
particularly with respect to the design and introduction of innovations to improve the speed and accuracy of
the editing process;
- Generally assist in the work of the Editor and perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience: Must have a minimum of 4 years experience in editorial services/communication/journalism.
Basic understanding of the international context and the work of the CBD
Education: Courses in Journalism, environmental sciences, business administration, or biodiversity-related fields.
Languages: English a requirement. French and Spanish Language an asset
Other Skills: Excellent coordination skills, and an ability to follow instructions, work under pressure as a part of a
team, or independently; must have excellent drafting skills, reading skills, editing knowledge; must have strong
organizational skills & ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines is essential
Remuneration: The Gross Salary for this position is CAD $47,343 per annum and Net Salary of CAD $37,214 per
annum
Special Information: Appointment against this post is on a local basis. External candidates will be considered only
when no suitable internal candidate from the duty station is identified. If an external candidate is selected, his/her
appointment will be subject to a passing grade on the relevant entry-level examination at the duty station. The
candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred in order to take the examination at the duty station and to
take up the assignment.
Please send all applications to: secretariat@cbd.int
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