Editor
Edit various reports and tools related to youth engagement in MENA region.
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Overview
Edit various reports and tools related to youth engagement in MENA region.
You have:
- Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Literature, Journalism, Humanities, Foreign Languages, International Relations, Arts, or any other related field.
- A first-level university degree with a combination of two years professional experience and academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Seven (7) years of demonstrated experience in proofreading and editing is required.
- Experience in editorial standards is desirable.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
- Proficiency in Arabic is desirable.
Contract
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Result of Service
Successful implementation of Youth Engagement project in the Middle East and North African Region. Expected Outputs and Deliverables: 1. Edit a Youth in Politics Measurement Tool (YiPT) – to be Piloted in the MENA Region. 2. Edit case study on advancing the Five-Year Strategy on Youth-Inclusive Peace Processes (YiPP) in MENA. 3. Edit study on Youth2030 and its priority area on ‘Youth, Peace, and Security’ in MENA. 4. Edit consultations and workshop reports and communications products including social media assets.
Work Location
Remote
Expected duration
4.5 months
Duties and Responsibilities
A. Background: On 8 September 2022, the General Assembly unanimously adopted resolution 76/306 to establish a UN Youth Office as a dedicated entity for youth affairs within the Secretariat. Among its responsibilities, the UN Youth Office is mandated to fostering meaningful youth engagement in policymaking and decision-making processes at different levels, including at the UN. As part of the UN Youth Office work, various products will be launched in 2025 across the work of its UN System-Wide Coordination and Accountability (UNSCA) and Partnership, Advocacy and Communications (PAC) Sections. B. Scope of Work The editor will be responsible for copy-editing and proofreading of various products launching in 2025, including: 1. Youth in Politics Measurement Tool (YiPT) – to be Piloted in the MENA Region 2. Case study on advancing the Five-Year Strategy on Youth-Inclusive Peace Processes (YiPP) in MENA 3. Study on Youth2030 and its priority area on ‘Youth, Peace, and Security’ in MENA 4. Consultations/workshop reports and communications products including social media assets.
Qualifications/special skills
Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Literature, Journalism, Humanities, Foreign Languages, International Relations, Arts, or any other related field. A first-level university degree with a combination of two years professional experience and academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Seven (7) years of demonstrated experience in proofreading and editing is required. Experience in editorial standards is desirable.
Languages
Fluency in written and spoken English is required and proficiency in Arabic is desirable.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with copy-editing political or social research documents? | The interviewer wants to assess your relevancy in terms of experience in editing important topics. | Share specific examples where you have edited similar research, focusing on your understanding of the topic. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure clarity and consistency in your editing work? | This question aims to uncover your editing process and attention to detail. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach tight deadlines without compromising on the quality of your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you've handled constructive criticism on your editing work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated with the latest editorial standards and practices? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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