Editing and proof-reading for UNICEF ECARO

Volunteering

Overview

Support UNICEF ECARO with editing and proof-reading tasks.

You have:

• Native English speaker is required.
• A first-level degree from a university or institution of equivalent status is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in editing, proofreading, or related tasks is required.
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English.
• Access to internet connection during the assignment implementation is required.
• Candidates must include samples of previous edited or proofread work.
• Knowledge of editorial policies, practices, and research techniques is an asset.

Contract

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Evaluation section of the Regional Office of UNICEF needs support with the editing, copy-editing and proof-reading of the Technical Note on Hard-to-reach population

Evaluation section of the Regional Office of UNICEF is looking for an Online Volunteer to support us in proof-reading and editing of "UNICEF ECARO: Comparative cross-country analysis of evaluation policies and systems in five Central Asian countries (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan)" Report. Within delegated authority, the editor will be responsible for the following duties: • Edit, copy-edit and proof-read the draft evaluation-related products (using track changes) and generate final versions that will be ready for design and publication. The editing process will include a revision of the current text with tables and figures to achieve an optimal flow of information and presentation of the findings. • Re-draft and synthetize sections of the drafted text to attain their easy readability and understanding, particularly, to non-expert audiences in consultation with UNICEF evaluation staff. • Prepare a list of proposed changes to figures in Word. • Check spelling for correctness and conformity to language requirements (UK English). • Check grammar (verb-subject agreement, dangling participles, incorrect or unclear use of pronouns, etc.) and punctuation for correctness and consistency. • Check that word usage is appropriate. • Eliminate abbreviations as far as possible and ensure that essential abbreviations are spelt out at the first mention. • Delete excessive italic, boldface and quotation marks. • Ensure that numbers and units of measurement are used appropriately and consistently. • Check the spelling and presentation of member States' names. • Check other proper names (cities, international conventions, conferences, nongovernmental organizations, named individuals, etc.). • Edit chapter titles, subheadings and table and figure legends for brevity, consistency and parallel construction, and check numbering if appropriate. • Check formatting of chapters, sections, subsections, paragraphs, lists (e.g. with bullet points) and table and figure captions for consistency. • Ensure that all cross-references to chapters, sections, subsections, tables and figures are correct. • Monitor paragraph length and content. Eliminate verbatim repetition of text, tables or figures and cut out redundant passages. • Check for and eliminate or query discriminatory language. • Edit or prepare a table of contents where necessary. • Consult with author(s) and ensure carrying out research to clarify ambiguities and rectify errors.

Communication will be either through emails or teams.

Candidates should be native English speakers and have previous experience with editing/proofreading. Excellent writing and editing skills in English. Attention to detail. Graphic layout and documents formatting a plus. Candidates are required to include samples of previous edited/proofread work. Knowledge would be an asset. A first-level degree from a university or institution of equivalent status. A minimum of two (2) years of experience in translation, précis-writing, editing, self-revision, verbatim reporting, copy preparing, proofreading or production editing, is required. Access to internet connection during the period of the assignment implementation to send and receive electronic communications. The standard software used at UNICEF is Microsoft Office. Edited documents must be returned to UNICEF with tracked changes. Knowledge of editorial policies, practices and research techniques. Solid writing and analytical abilities with sensitivity to nuance. Ability to spot errors and inconsistencies in a text.

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