Background:
ODIHR requires the services of experienced Indexers / Taxonomers for the task of building an index against a controlled vocabulary for the two-volume (chronological and thematic) OSCE Human Dimension Commitments 4th Edition in French, German, Italian and Spanish. Candidates may apply for any languages in which they can prove their competence.
ODIHR has a firm commitment to making its resources available to as wide a public as possible, throughout the OSCE region. To this end, the Office seeks to make available high-quality publications in various languages from the OSCE region.
The Human Dimension Commitments constitute the core values and objectives that guide the work of the participating States in this Dimension. The 4th Edition of the Human Dimension Commitments, in two volumes – Volume 1 Thematic, Volume 2 Chronological – are already published in English and Russian and are available here.
The remaining language versions — French, German, Italian and Spanish — are currently being compiled and we are looking for taxonomers/indexers to build the index against the controlled vocabulary already set for each language. The work needs to be completed by 31 October 2023.
Duration of Assignment:
The Consultant is expected to perform the work between August 2023 – 31 October 2 023 .
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of ODIHR Editor, the consultant will perform the following tasks:
- Building the index against the controlled vocabulary in the Word documents of each volume in each language applied for;
- Checking the index for any inaccuracies after the volumes have been laid out by the designer in PDF, and adding comments to the PDF to indicate what changes need to be made; and
- Liaising with the supplier performing the compilation as required.
Necessary Qualifications:
- At least 3 years’ demonstrable experience in taxonomy/indexation of books/publications in one or more of the languages applied for Professional fluency in the languages applied for, both oral and written;
- Membership of an indexing or taxonomy association or other relevant professional body;
- Experience of working for clients in the field of human Rights, Democracy, Non-Discrimination, Elections and/or with international Organizations is desirable.
Remuneration Package:
Remuneration will be based on the selected consultant’s/expert’s qualifications, experience, the tasks and deliverables for this position and in accordance with the OSCE established rates.
If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE’s online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/.
The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.
Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.
The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization.
Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity, independence and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model, please see https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model.
Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.
Additional Information
- Issued by: Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
- Requisition ID: ODI000079
- Contract Type: Special Service Agreement (SSA) / Consultant
- Grade: No grade
- Job Type: Consultant
- Number of posts: 4
- Location: ODI – Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), Warsaw
- Issue Date: Jul 21, 2023
- Closing Date: Aug 20, 2023