Proofreader/Text Processing Assistant (Chinese), LPC

The Proofreader/Text Processing Assistant provides proofreading and text processing services for multilingual translated files, ensuring accuracy and consistency in the Chinese language. The role supports the final preparation and registration of documents in the document management system and collaborates with the Text Processing Centre team to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides proofreading services, ensuring changes are incorporated as marked and verifying accuracy of translated text compared to the English version, including cover page elements, dates, numbers, document symbols, figures, tables, graphics, formatting, and hyperlinks.
• Performs text processing services such as formatting graphics, charts, figures, formulae, incorporating changes marked by translators and revisers, and applying ICAO’s editorial standards.
• Uses automated information systems to manage document workflows, prepare document conversions, and perform file management for computer-assisted translation tools.
• Adapts work methods and schedules to meet deadlines, including switching assignments, modifying priorities, and working overtime or night shifts as required.
• Performs administrative and supervisory support duties including retaining files, providing on-the-job training, and acting as Team Leader during meetings upon request.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Secondary school or equivalent education in a Chinese-speaking school, including completion of a typing course and an office automation course.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in the use of text composition equipment.
• Excellent level of spoken, written, and read Chinese, with a sound knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• A very good level of spoken, written, and read English is also required.
• Knowledge of another language of the Organization (Arabic, French, Russian and Spanish) is desirable.

Skills

• Chinese Proofreading
• Text Processing
• Text Composition Equipment
• Chinese Grammar
• Chinese Spelling
• Chinese Punctuation
• English Language Proficiency
• Document Management System
• Typing Skills English
• Office Automation Software
• Multilingual Document Preparation

Languages

Chinese, English