English Language Editor

Contract

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Background

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https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=78656

Duties and Responsibilities

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https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=78656

Competencies

• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Demonstrate strong written communication, research and analytical and ability to rapidly integrate information from various sources.
• Knowledgeable of current UNDP activities along with the UNDP/UN editorial manual.
• Ability to work in track changes in Word and Pdf files.
• Technical skills in production, editing, and ability to write quickly, clearly and concisely in English.
• Ability to deliver on time as committed and be responsive to all communications from UNDP Country Office

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree preferably in English literature, public administration, public policy, political or social science, international studies or related field; or
• Bachelor's degree can be substituted in lieu of Masters with 10 additional years of experience.

Experience:

• Min 8 years of experience in professional editing of technical documents in areas of international development;
• Proven record of edited reports, publications or documents;
• Experience in report writing and editing of international development and other UN agency documents;
• Experience in professional editing in the area of international development.
• Experience in international development work preferably with UN/UNDP is an asset;

Technical and financial proposals along with CV & 3 references should be submitted and attached as one file, and without such will not be considered).

(Only Short Listed Candidates will be contacted)