Editorial Assistant (Bilingual with Focus Arabic)

About the role

The Editorial Assistant will support the timely delivery of high‑quality Arabic and English documents for ESCWA, ensuring linguistic precision and stylistic consistency in line with United Nations standards.

Key responsibilities

• Provide editorial, translation, proofreading and copy‑preparation support across a variety of documents.
• Conduct version comparisons between source and target texts to ensure alignment and accuracy.
• Maintain style continuity and strict adherence to UN grammar, style and typography guidelines.
• Oversee the use of advanced AI translation tools and computer‑assisted translation platforms, post‑editing outputs to meet institutional quality standards.
• Utilise online research tools and reference databases to verify technical terminology and ensure consistency.

Required profile

• First‑level degree in translation or a related field.
• Minimum four years of professional experience in translation, proofreading or copy preparation.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (speak, read, write, understand); knowledge of French is desirable.
• Legal right to live and work in Beirut.

Required skills

• Proficiency with AI translation tools.
• Experience using computer‑assisted translation platforms.
• Strong research abilities with online terminology databases.