Editorial Assistant (Bilingual with Target English)

About the role

The Editorial Assistant will support the Conference Management Section of ESCWA in producing polished English documents. Working from the UN‑House in Beirut for a three‑month consultancy, the incumbent ensures texts are linguistically correct, idiomatically natural, and convey meaning clearly.

Key responsibilities

• Proofread, copy‑prepare and edit a variety of English content in line with United Nations standards.
• Oversee AI‑generated translations and computer‑assisted outputs, post‑editing them to meet institutional quality.
• Maintain consistency of style, factual accuracy and compliance with UN grammar, style and typography.
• Verify technical terminology across language versions for accuracy and consistency.
• Conduct research using reliable online resources and reference tools.
• Deliver a grammatically correct final English version and perform related language functions as required.

Required profile

• First‑level degree in translation or a related field (copy of degree required).
• Minimum three years of professional experience in translation, proofreading or copy preparation.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (speaking, reading, writing, understanding).
• 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 (CAT) tools.
• Ability to conduct online research and use reference tools.