Editing and quality assurance for project documents

IICPSD - UNDP Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development

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The volunteers will be working under the thematic area of “Private Sector Engagement in Digital Transformation and Skills Development”. Their work will involve supporting portfolio initiatives such as the SDG AI Lab and Entrepreneurial Skills Development Initiative for the SDGs and Skills for Inclusive Future.  

ICPSD is seeking Online Volunteers to support content creation, editing, and quality assurance for various projects. The volunteers will collaborate with teams to ensure accurate, engaging, and well-structured content across different mediums.

The support tasks expected from the online volunteers will include: 

  1. Editing and reviewing written content (reports, articles, etc.) for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.

  2. Ensuring adherence to established style guides and editorial standards.

  3. Collaborating with team members to ensure content accuracy and effective communication.

  4. Proofreading and quality checking final deliverables before publication or distribution.

  5. Reviewing and editing 5-10 articles, approximately 20 pages, every week

  6. Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.

  7. Excellent command of written and spoken English, with strong proofreading and editing skills.

  8. Experience in content editing, copyediting, and quality assurance processes.

  9. Familiarity with various writing styles, including technical, academic, and creative writing.

  10. Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency across multiple projects.

  11. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

  12. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

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