Editing a background study on prison management in Indonesia in English

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Application deadline 3 years ago: Wednesday 10 Feb 2021 at 00:00 UTC

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UNODC is looking for one online volunteer to support in the editing of one background study related to prison management in Indonesia. Specifically, the volunteer will assist in editing the English version of the background study on violent extremist prisoners (VEPs) management in Indonesian prisons. To this end, the volunteer will conduct the following tasks: • Assemble all chapters/sections of the background study; • Suggesting re-writing as necessary; • Adding/editing boxes of interest, tables and charts; • Point out factual inconsistencies, inconsistencies in arguments, political nuances, faulty logic and awkward or unclear passages and suggest solutions; • Ensure all references are in order, requesting source information for tables and figures when such information is missing. The online volunteer will be working under the direct supervision of the National Programme Coordinator and the overall guidance of the Country Manager.

  • Writing and editing
  • Public information and reporting

    UNODC Programme Office in Indonesia supports the Government of Indonesia (GoI) in its implementation of strategies and effective interventions to enhance the justice system's response to a myriad of challenges. Including, the challenges faced by the (GoI), particularly the Directorate General of Corrections (DGC), in managing VEPs. As part of its collaboration, UNODC and DGC have finalised a background study related to the management of VEPs in Indonesian prisons. This project supports UNODC and DGC to fulfil its quality assurance process for producing knowledge and advocacy products. Primarily, the project aims to meet editorial and production standard of UNODC publications. Therefore, the online volunteer will help in bringing one background study to its full completion including all necessary components within the context of the issue/topic covered in the background study. In doing this, the online volunteer will contribute to prison reform in Indonesia, to align prison management with international standards. Therefore, the online volunteer will contribute to the fulfilment of Goals 16 of the SDGs.

  • Volunteers: 1 needed

  • 11-20 hours per week / 2 weeks

    The candidate must have a very strong command of English (native speaker). This task requires a strong mastery of English and its subtleties. Strong editing skills are required. Familiarity with technical terms related to the criminal justice system will be considered an advantage. Please indicate your editorial experiences in your application and provide your portfolio (if available). The selected candidate will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement for this project.

  • Indonesia

  • English
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