Individual International Consultant -Editing Annual Report

Support editing of the Country Office Annual Report

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Overview

Support editing of the Country Office Annual Report

You have:

  • A first University Degree in Journalism, communication, research, policy or other related fields
  • A minimum of five years of proven experience in working as a rapporteur or writing reports for UN agencies
  • Proven experience in results-based reporting
  • Extensive experience of working with UNICEF or other UN agencies
  • Fluency in English is required (Excellent writing skills in English)

Contract

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

The Individual International Consultant will support the editing of the Country Office Annual Report.

For every child, [Hope]

Under the supervision of the Chief of PMFC and in close collaboration with the Deputy Representative Programme, the consultant will be supporting the proofreading, editing and RBM compliance of the Country Office Annual Report and the Results Assessment Headline Statements. The Country Office Annual Report is a highly strategic short summary narrative (approximately 10 pages) highlighting the key results achieved by the Country Officer in 2020 for a public audience. In addition, the Headline Statements provide short summaries for each result (up to 100 words for each of the 47 results statements total approximately 10 pages) which are also made available to the public through the UNICEF transparency portal.

How can you make a difference?

Work Assignment Overview

Tasks/Milestone

Deliverables/Outputs

Timeline

Proofreading and editing of draft narrative report

(maximum 10 pages)

Edited First draft

15-24 December 2020

(2 days)

Proofreading and editing of RAM headline

statements (draft) (maximum 10 pages)

Edited headline statements

15-24 December 2020

(2 days)

Proofreading and editing of final narrative report

after Regional Office review

Edited final draft

25 January -2nd February 2021 (1 Day)

Proofreading and editing of final RAM headline

statements after Regional Office Review

Edited final headline

statements

25 January -2nd February 2021 (1 Day)

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

  • A first University Degree in Journalism, communication, research, policy or other related fields
  • A minimum of [five years] of proven experience in working as a rapporteur or writing reports for UN agencies
  • Proven experience in results-based reporting
  • Extensive experience of working with UNICEF or other UN agencies
  • Fluency in English is required(Excellent writing skills in English)

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The functional competencies required for this post are...

View our competency framework at

https://www.unicef.org/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to edit a document under a tight deadline? This question assesses your ability to manage time-sensitive projects while maintaining quality. Provide a specific example detailing the situation, what you needed to accomplish, and the steps you took to ensure timely completion.
What techniques do you use to ensure accuracy in your proofreading work? The interviewer wants to know your attention to detail in editing and proofreading. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle feedback on your editing work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience working with UN agencies and how it informs your editing approach. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you have improved a report's clarity or effectiveness? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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