English Language Editor
Provide editing and writing support for international development documents.
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Overview
Provide editing and writing support for international development documents.
You have:
- 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.
- 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.
Contract
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Background
To apply for this consultancy assignment, please check below link to view the terms of reference and other documents
https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=78656
Duties and Responsibilities
Please check below link
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)
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with editing technical documents in international development? | The interviewer wants to understand your specific experience related to the job. | Provide examples of documents you have edited and your role in the editing process. |
| What strategies do you employ to manage tight deadlines when editing documents? | This assesses your time management skills in a high-pressure environment. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure the quality of your writing and editing? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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