Analyze, Proofread, and Revise Humanitarian Documents in English

Edit and revise humanitarian documents in English for clarity

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Application deadline 5 years ago: Wednesday 30 Dec 2020 at 10:00 UTC

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Overview

Edit and revise humanitarian documents in English for clarity

You have:

Very strong command of the English language is required for this task.
Strong writing and editing skills are required for the role.
Familiarity with GBV & SRH terminology will be considered an advantage.
Previous experience editing humanitarian-related documents is preferred.

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UNFPA/Humanitarian Office seeks an experienced editor in the English language with previous experience in editing humanitarian-related documents. The editor should have the capacity to deal with GBV, SRH and CVA terminology (some brief examples of standard terminology will be provided in English- the “UNFPA Tip Sheets for CVA”) and humanitarian terminology, and previous experience editing for UNFPA is desirable. Therefore, we are seeking experienced editors to analyze, proofread, revise and provide clear alternatives to amending the language of the documents. Editing would take place as soon as possible or early in 2021 if not possible over the end of year holiday period. Documents for Editing: -CVA Case Studies – e.g. Philippines, Palestine, Indonesia, Northwest Syria, Bangladesh – 5-10 pages each – please note that this is the immediate priority -Toolbox for GBV Coordinators – 40-45 pages

Writing and editing
Other communications related experience

As part of UNFPA’s Commitments to Scaling Up Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA), UNFPA is seeking an editor for a series of technical documents. UNFPA is a leading organization in the areas of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and the prevention and response to gender-based violence (GBV) in humanitarian settings. In addition, UNFPA, as the global lead of the GBV Area of Responsibility, has a key role to play when it comes to GBV integration into CVA in humanitarian settings.
Volunteers: 2 needed
11-20 hours per week / 4 weeks

Volunteers must have a very strong command of the English language. This task requires strong mastery of English and its subtleties. Strong writing and editing skills are required. Familiarity with technical terms related to GBV & SRH will be considered an advantage.
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Potential interview questions

Can you provide an example of a document you edited in the past?	This question assesses your past experience and familiarity with editing documents.	Focus on a specific document, highlighting the challenge and the improvement you made.
How do you handle feedback on your edits?	The interviewer wants to determine your openness to criticism and adaptability.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to ensure the accuracy of terminology related to GBV and SRH?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging editing project you’ve completed. What made it challenging?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your approach to maintaining the tone and style of a document while editing?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.