Editing and proof-reading for UNICEF Kazakhstan

Support in proofreading and editing English documents for UNICEF.

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UNICEF Kazakhstan

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Home-based; Kazakhstan

Volunteering Information Management Communications & PR

Application deadline 5 years ago: Monday 2 Nov 2020 at 10:00 UTC

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Overview

Support in proofreading and editing English documents for UNICEF.

You have:

Native English speaker required.
Previous experience with editing/proofreading required.
Excellent writing and editing skills in English required.
Attention to detail required.
Graphic layout and document formatting is a plus.
Candidates are required to include samples of previous edited/proofread work.

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Details

UNICEF Kazakhstan is looking for an Online Volunteer to support us in proof-reading and editing of English-language documents: press releases (maximum 3 pages), human interest stories (maximum 4 pages) and reports (ad hoc basis). Online Volunteer will be revising, proof reading and editing written materials, with the support of our organization. The frequency of service need is maximum 2 documents per week. The original materials are often produced in Russian and/or Kazakh and subsequently translated into English, which need to be proofread for spelling or grammatical mistakes and improved from the stylistic point of view. While editing Online Volunteer should ensure a document is written in a concise, clear and good understandable way. Communication will be either through emails, WhatsApp, Skype or Zoom.

Writing and editing
Public information and reporting

The press releases, human interest stories, reports and other documents in this context cover a wide range of thematic areas under UNICEF mandate. They cover Education, Health and Nutrition, Migration, Elimination of Violence Against Children, and UNICEF COVID-19 response. The documents are either regular or ad-hoc reports, press releases, human interest stories, or website articles.
Volunteers: 1 needed
1-5 hours per week / 26 weeks

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.
Kazakhstan
English

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to proofread a complex document?	This assesses your experience and ability to handle difficult editing tasks.	Provide a specific example demonstrating your approach to proofreading and any challenges faced.
What strategies do you use to ensure clarity and conciseness in your writing?	The interviewer wants to know how you maintain high writing standards.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle tight deadlines for editing tasks?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of feedback you received on your editing work?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What types of documents have you edited in the past?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.