Chief of Section, Public Information
Quick answer
The United Nations Publications Section is hiring a senior Chief of Section, Public Information in NEW YORK, with responsibilities including policy guidance, sales management, and marketing, with a required advanced degree and extensive experience in book publishing.
- Role
- Chief of Section, Public Information
- Organization
- United Nations Publications Section, Outreach Division, Department of Global Communications
- Location
- NEW YORK
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Chief of Section, Public Information is responsible for providing policy guidance, managing the sale of UN publications, overseeing product development and sales, and promoting the wider dissemination of UN publications.
What you'll do
- Provides policy guidance to the Division Director
- Manages the sale of UN publications
- Coordinates with author departments to develop high-quality products
- Supervises the work programme of the Section
- Prepares reports for intergovernmental bodies
- Promotes the wider dissemination of UN publications
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in business or public administration, marketing, communications, publishing, or related area
- Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in book publishing
- Experience managing digital platforms
- Experience in programme management and project implementation
- Experience managing diverse teams in an international environment
- Fluency in English, and French is desirable
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in NEW YORK.
Is the job remote?
The job is not specified as remote or in-office, but it is based in NEW YORK.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced degree, ten years of experience in book publishing, and fluency in English, with French being desirable.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the UN recruitment platform at https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=281523&languageCd=ENG
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Publications Section, Outreach Division, Department of Global Communications's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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