Language and Desktop Publishing Assistant

About the role

The Language and Desktop Publishing Assistant supports the Strategic Communications Section of the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and the Department of Peace Operations. Reporting to the Chief of Unit, the role ensures high‑quality bilingual (English/French) documents, digital content and data are produced and disseminated in line with UN guidelines.

Key responsibilities

• Perform desktop publishing, formatting, and proofreading of English‑French documents, social media and website content.
• Assist Public Information Officers with planning, monitoring, and electronic transmission of work from field missions.
• Compile final documents, align bilingual texts for translation memories, and input mission data into databases.
• Support data analysis, prepare presentations and reports, and handle queries from departments and field missions.
• Contribute to the use of language technologies and learn new software as needed.

Required profile

• High school diploma (or equivalent); a first‑level university degree reduces required experience.
• Minimum three years of experience in desktop publishing, copy editing, translation, proofreading and typographic layout (one year if holding a university degree).
• Experience managing professional digital and social media accounts at the international level.
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior leadership offices and coordinate across multiple UN sections and missions.
• Proficiency in English and French at UN Level III (reading, writing, listening, speaking).

Required skills

• Desktop publishing software
• Proofreading and copy‑editing
• Bilingual translation (English↔French)
• Social media management
• Data entry and database management
• Data visualization tools
• Language technology tools