Editing a Study on Women in Elections in Libya

Edit and proofread the study on Libyan women's journey in the 2021 elections.

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Application deadline 10 months ago: Monday 28 Jul 2025 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Edit and proofread the study on Libyan women's journey in the 2021 elections.

You have:

Excellent writing and editing skills in English.
Attention to detail.
Previous experience in copy editing, English proofreading, and typographical layout or related area is required.
Experience editing within the United Nations or a comparable organization is an asset.
Professional writing experience is necessary.

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Details

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is seeking an online volunteer to edit a study for publication. The study is written in English and requires editing and proofreading for spelling and grammatical errors, as well as stylistic improvements, before translation into Arabic. The selected volunteer should ensure the document is concise, clear, and easy to understand. Communication will be conducted via email or Zoom, and adequate guidance and instructions will be provided.

We are looking for one volunteer who will be available to proofread and review of the study titled: Voices of Resilience: Libyan Women's Journey in the 2021 Elections. The volunteer will be expected to complete tasks with the utmost professionalism and deadlines for all tasks will be mutually agreed upon. The tasks is estimated to need 45 hours, over the period of three weeks. And your task will be:

To review the study which contains 62 Pages.
To identify spelling or grammatical mistakes.
To unify the style of the study and improve from the stylistic point of view.

Excellent writing and editing skills in English. • Attention to detail. • Previous experience in copy editing, English proofreading, and typographical layout or related area is required. • Experience editing within the United Nations or a comparable organization is an asset. • Professional writing experience is necessary.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe your previous experience with copy editing and proofreading?	The interviewer wants to assess your related skills and background.	Detail your past roles, specific responsibilities and any relevant achievements.
How do you ensure that any document you edit is clear and concise?	This gauges your editing process and attention to clarity.	Pro members can see the explanation.
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How do you handle constructive criticism regarding your editing work?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What techniques do you use to find grammatical errors in a document?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you've improved the style of a previous document?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
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