Senior English Editor (Parental Leave cover) - P4

Grade : P4

Vacancy no. :   TEMP / REVUE / P / 2025 / 01

Publication date : TBC

Application deadline (midnight Geneva time) :  TBC

Job ID : 13162

Department : RESEARCH

Organization Unit : REVUE

Location : Geneva

Contract type : Short Term

This is a temporary assignment (Parental leave cover) for a short-term period from 16 December 2025 to 15 June 2026.

The selection process is not subject to the rules and procedures defined in Annex I of the ILO Staff Regulations

The following are eligible to apply :

• Currently serving staff (WLT, FT, ST, SST)
• Conditions of employment for external candidates : In conformity with existing ILO practice, the appointment of an external candidate will normally be made at the first step of this grade.

Introduction

The position is located in the International Labour Review Section (REVUE) of the ILO Research Department. The International Labour Review (ILR) is the world's leading multidisciplinary journal of labour market institutions and economics. It has been published since 1921, by the ILO up to 2007, by Wiley-Blackwell up to 2024 and now by the Open Library of Humanities (OLH).

Published quarterly in English, French and Spanish, its aim is to advance academic research and inform policy debate and decision-making by bringing together the original thinking of lawyers, economists, sociologists, political scientists and industrial relations specialists on a broad range of labour market policy and social protection concerns.

The purpose of the position is to contribute to the production of the English edition of the ILR, upholding the journal’s commitment to an editorial policy that combines accessibility and readability with rigorous, insightful analysis and the highest scholarly standards. The position reports to the Managing Editor of the REVUE.

Specific Duties

1. Edit, redraft as required and finalize for publication highly technical research papers and book reviews in English from a range of disciplines (including economics, sociology and law) to ensure that they meet the highest scholarly standards, including accuracy, coherence, clarity and presentation in accordance with the ILR’s editorial policy aims and style.

2. Produce self-revised, commercially publishable English translations of highly technical research papers and book reviews in original Spanish and French.

3. Correspond with authors to secure approval of edited articles and, as may be required, to clarify substantive and referencing issues.

4. Adapt abstracts of ILR articles capturing the main message of research on complex issues.

5. Follow assignments through to finalization, notably in cooperation with PRODOC, the REVUE team and the OLH for the proofreading stages, and sign off on final proofs.

5. Conduct the preliminary evaluation of unsolicited manuscripts when required.

6. Respond to internal and external queries on editorial practice, provide technical advice and contribute to the establishment of editorial procedures and guidelines.

7. Keep abreast of developments and new topics in relevant research and policy, both within the ILO and internationally, taking an active interest in the terminology, conceptual frameworks and analytical categories of the various disciplines.

8. Attend REVUE and other relevant meetings, including with PRODOC, associated with the ILR publication.

8. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Required qualifications

Education

Advanced level university degree in social sciences, languages or law or first level with two years relevant experience in addition to the experience below.

Experience

At least seven years of professional experience in writing, translating, revising and / or editing, with strong technical specialization in social and labour issues internationally.

Languages

Perfect command of English and proficiency in Spanish and French.

Competencies

In addition to the ILO core competencies, this position requires :

Technical

Considerable depth of knowledge and understanding of a broad range of subjects, or a high degree of knowledge and understanding of a particular substantive field. Excellent editing skills and drafting ability. Ability to retain the appropriate intentions and factual content of documents in a manner suited to the target audience. Ability to evaluate manuscripts for publications, justifying their acceptance or rejection. Good knowledge of the subject matter dealt with by the organization. Familiarity with the organization=s policies, programmes and procedures. Ability to plan and organize work. Ability to guide and advise lower level staff on the editorial aspects of electronic publishing.Broad general knowledge coupled with a particular interest in and familiarity with social and labour research issues. Ability to produce accurate and readable self-revised translations is essential. Ability to work creatively and independently to commercial publishing deadlines, exercising critical judgement on issues of methodology, coherence and structure. An aptitude for teamwork is essential;Open-minded willingness to learn more about relevant issues and concepts in law, economics, sociology and development studies;Ability to plan and organize work with a view to meeting quarterly publishing deadlines and producing high-quality results;Excellent written communication skills and tact in interacting with high-level academic experts and researchers; Adaptability.

Behavioural

The ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.

Recruitment process