General Editor
Deliver the UN Country Results Report for KSA by 31 March and complete assigned editorial tasks.
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Overview
Deliver the UN Country Results Report for KSA by 31 March and complete assigned editorial tasks.
You have:
- A Bachelor's degree in linguistics, literature, editing, writing or a related field is required.
- A minimum of two years in linguistics, literature, editing, writing or a related field is required.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of French is preferred but not mandatory.
Result of Service The consultant will deliver a completed UNCRR by 31 March which is the deadline proposed by HQ and complete other assigned editorial tasks.
The 2022 UN Country Results Report for KSA will be concise, coherent and at a standard that can be shared with Government and other partners to highlight the results of the UN’s work in KSA in 2022. Other assigned editorial tasks will be completed to the same high standard and timeliness.
Work Location Remotely
Expected duration 2.5 Months
Duties and Responsibilities The consultant will report to the Head of Office and Senior Economist in the KSA’s UN RCO, and will assist in and continue the work of the KSA’s UN Country Results Report (UNCRR).
This will include: (1) Work with the RCO staff members and a graphic designer to create a template, including the integration of pictures and graphics into the template; (2) Communicate/coordinating with various AFPs in the KSA to collect and organize the relevant information for the UNCRR; (3) Write/edit the UNCRR in accordance with the UN standards and guidance for the UNCRR; (4) Support the translation of the UNCRR as required; (5) Develop communication products for the various social media platforms to promote the UNCRR; (6) And various tasks that arise for the RCO.
Qualifications/special skills A Bachelor's degree in linguistics, literature, editing, writing or a related field is required.
All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of two years in linguistics, literature, editing, writing or a related field is required.
Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
For the position(s) advertised, fluency in English is required.
NOTE: ‘Fluency’ equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write and understand) and ‘Knowledge of’ equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.
No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience in editing and how it relates to report writing? | We want to assess your practical editing experience and how it contributes to the report writing process. | Share specific examples of reports you have edited, focusing on improvements made and feedback received. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects simultaneously? | Time management and prioritization are critical in this role. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure clarity and coherence in your writing? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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