GO BACK To DEVNETJOBS.org    (one stop portal site for International Development Jobs) Subscribe for free email updates by sending a blank email to: developmentjobs-subscribe@egroups.com


EDITOR-IN-CHIEF- UNESCO Courier position

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

The UNESCO Courier, an illustrated monthly magazine published in 28 languages, was recently redesigned to offer better coverage of major contemporary issues. Geared at a young readership, it reflects UNESCOšs ideals of freedom and solidarity. The magazine is looking for an:

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Main responsibilities :

He or she will supervise the editorial work of a permanent, international team of fifteen journalists.

Qualifications and Experience

... University degree or equivalent experience;

... At least fifteen years professional experience as a journalist, five of which as editor-in-chief or as section chief or head of an editorial team in a commercial daily newspaper or magazine; international experience would be a great advantage;

... Perfect written English or French and a good knowledge of which ever is the second language are compulsory. A working knowledge of Spanish would be an asset.

Salary and benefits

The post carries grade P-5 common to the UN system which includes a salary in the range of $66,735 (with dependants) $62,014 (without dependants) exempt from all direct taxation, and an international benefits package.

A detailed curriculum vitae in English or French, with an identity photograph should be addressed to: UNESCO, Chief, Recruitment Section, Bureau of Personnel, 7 place de Fontenoy, 75352 Paris 07-SP, France, no later than 18 February 2001 quoting post number OPM-029.