Print Finisher

Job Description

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners’ needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.

Background Information – Job-specific

UNOPS and the ECA have partnered together to deliver on a project that will put in place the critical business systems and services to enable the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) to go beyond its current regular operations and effectively deliver on its Business Plan mandate of becoming Africa’s premier think tank. Five specific outcomes are foreseen, which are the results of the implementation plans of four corporate strategies introduced for communications, publications, knowledge management and ICT for Development. When attained, the outcomes will result in a sustainable increase in the visibility and impact of the organization’s work in the areas of policy research and knowledge delivery. This recruitment initiative is carried out by UNOPS in support of ECA’s Public Information and Knowledge Management Division (PIKMD) strategic intent. It is with this objective that UNOPS advertises these opportunities in partnership with ECA.

Functional Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Print Finisher is responsible for operating, maintaining and troubleshooting ECA’s printing finishing equipment. Specifically this entails carrying out the following Print finishing operational functions:

• Interprets all technical specifications of the jobs received from the Printing sub-unit into printing finishing operations and recommend the best and the most economical process to achieve the desired results.


• Manages all quality parameters in the digital photocopying, print finishing operations and distribution to ensure adherence to best practice in every processes to maintain high quality of all the Commissions’ publications and documents.


• Coordinates the work of the staff in the sub- unit operating the heavy duty photocopying and print finishing machines as per finishing technical specifications required either side stitched, saddle stitch, perfect binding by drawing the covers on the folded and collated sections within the scheduled time to meet the desired delivery deadlines.


• Advises and implement better working methodology and distribution to improve productivity and quality in achieving desired goals for the Unit and advises on replacement of old and obsolete equipment


• Ensures proper record keeping for distribution and all materials and time spent on each operation and ensures smooth handling of jobs from one operation to another.


• Manages and ensures timely dispatch of documents to both internal and external clients


• Performs basic maintenance, cleaning, greasing, oiling of print finishing machines, ensures strict follow up in all preventive maintenance schedules, and other duties as directed by the supervisor/Chief of the Unit.


• Undertakes any other work assigned by the Chief or the Supervisor of the Unit.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

High School Diploma is required and Diploma or certificate from a recognized College of printing will be added advantage.

Experience:

At least five years of experience in a busy Print shop operating and maintaining modern print finishing equipment. Knowledge of UN rules and publications policy manual is desirable.

Language:

Fluency in oral and written English is required.

Competencies

• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.


• Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.


• Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Contract type, level and duration

This is a local position and therefore it is open to only Nationals of Ethiopia.

Contract type: Local Individual Contractor

Contract level: LICA 5

Contract duration: 1 year with possibility of extension ( Subject to satisfactory performance and funds availability)

Closing date: Nov 28, 2015

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How to Apply

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:

https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)



• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.



• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.



• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.



• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post



• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.

Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Job Categories: Social Sciences and Commu… Jobs. Job Types: Full-Time. Job expires in 30 days.

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