PRINT FINISHING ASSISTANT
- Référence cDiscussion: 1044819
- Publié le: 05/12/2018 à 10h40min29s
- Niveau d'études: Non précisé
- Expérience: 5 ans
- Expire le: 30-12-2018
African Union
Addis Ababa, Ethiopie
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, ...), Projet/programme de développement
External Publication of Job Posting 50597270
Job Posting Title : PRINT FINISHING ASSISTANT
Start Date : 27.11.2018
End Date : 30.12.2018
Reference Code : 10001101 - 03
Job Title : PRINT FINISHING ASSISTANT
Organization
The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s
rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among
the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is
located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
In seeking to achieve these objectives, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity to deliver by, among
others, the implementation of new organization structure and the filling of regular and short-term vacant posts.
The Commission of the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for the regular post
of Print Finishing Assistantin the Directorate of Conference Management and Publications, Printing Unit of the
African Union Commission.
Department
2. Post
Job Title: Print Finishing Assistant
Grade: GSA3
Over all Supervisor: Director of Conference Management and Publications
Immidiate Supervisor: Senior Publishing & Reproduction Officer
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Positions: 01
Project
3. Job Description Summary
Perform all Post press work on binding & Print-finishing machine /manually.
Tasks
4. Main Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Director of Conference Management and Publications and direct
supervision of the Senior Publishing & Reproduction Officer, the incumbent is required to perform the following
tasks:
(i) Handle post press work such as binding, folding, stitching, sewing, cutting, perforating, numbering,
Laminating and other post press operations.
(ii) Perform daily maintenance of machines/equipment, such as lubrication, cleaning, replacement of
damage accessories and make minor adjustment;
(iii) Maintain records of time, and materials in use in order to complete all bindery/Print-finishing operations;
(iv) Keep records of jobs completed on daily basis and passes finished works to customers;
(v) Report faults on machines/equipment and oversee health and safety matters in the unit;
(vi) Ensure quality-control in the finishing works of documents as per AU publications standards;
(vii) Ensure meeting deadlines set by the Unit;
(viii) Produce Major fault-reports;
(ix) Carry out any other duties that may be assigned by the overall / immidiate supervisor.
Requirements
5. Qualification and work experience required
a. Qualifications:
i. The incumbent must have a A minimum of Diploma/Certificate in Printing or equivalent with at least 5
years of on-job-training in a recognized institution;
ii. Certificate on Printing Machine Maintenance is an advantage.
b. Professional experience required:
i. At least 5 years of Printing Press job experience;
ii. Exprience on press operations is an advantage.
6. Other Relevant Skills
• Computer literacy
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent technical and communication skills.
• Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
• Good knowledge of the workings of international organizations;
• Capacity to work under pressure and in a multicultural environment;
• Must be proactive in carrying out assigned duties
• Must have good time management abilities
7. Language Requirement
Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages is mandatory. Proficiency in two or more of the other
working language(s) would be an added value.
8. Tenure of Appointment
The appointment will be made on a regular contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve (12)
months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years
renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.
9. Gender Mainstreaming
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
10. Remuneration
Indicative salary for this position is US$ 11,071.00 (GSA3 Step 1) per annum including all allowances for locally
recruited staff of the African Union Commission. Recruitment will be on local terms only.
11. How to Apply
All applications must reach the African Union Commission not later than 30 December 2018 through the AU
Commission's website http://www.aucareers.org.
Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the
basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants
must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work
experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate
applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and
evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be
amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a
reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Directorate of Administration and Human Resources Management,
African Union Commission
Contract Type
Regular (Long Duration)
Employment Fraction
Full-time
Branch
Headquaters