Design and editing for a DESA/DPIDG handbook (108 pages)

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This handbook is a deliverable as part of UN DESA’s Development Account Project 1819G on “Institutional arrangements for policy integration, coordination and stakeholder engagement in SDG implementation and reviews in Asia & the Pacific”. DESA, the Government of Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) and other development partners are working together to implement One-Door-Service Centers in Lao PDR to strengthen the provision of public service delivery in the country. It is planned to release the final handbook on the occasion of a ministerial meeting on November 15, 2021.

We are looking for a skilled and creative volunteer to assist in editing and designing a report on “How to design and implement One-Stop Shops to promote better service delivery and implement the Sustainable Development Goals”. Guided by the Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG) of DESA, the volunteer will work remotely and edit and design the layout of the handbook. The raw version will come in Microsoft Word format and consist of 108 pages, incl. text, tables, graphs and image elements. The design should follow our organization’s branding guidelines which will be shared with the volunteer along with materials such as logos. We will offer a kick-off meeting to address questions the volunteer may have and appreciate regular updates in the work process (e.g. after proposing a first design idea). The volunteer will be acknowledged for her/his efforts in the report. All editable source materials of the final report will be shared with DESA/DPIDG.

Skills in editing, proofreading and designing the layout for publications, including necessary software (e.g. Adobe programs (e.g. InDesign), Canva etc.).