Proofreader

Result of Service The consultancy will support the UNRCO team to produce two Annual Results Reports 2021 one for Mauritius and one for Seychelles.

Work Location Home Based

Expected duration 12 days

Duties and Responsibilities Organizational Setting and Reporting

The annual UN Country Results Report showcases the work of the Resident Coordinator and the UN’s system-wide contribution to the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Its primary audience rests at country level, and will be shared with and presented to the national Governments. It will also be shared with other development stakeholders at the country level, and will inform other mandated reports at regional and global levels, including the annual report of the Chair of the UNSDG to the Economic and Social Council on the UN Development Coordination Office. All work should be made in consultations with the Communications Officer and Strategic Planner

The role of Consultant will be to: Edit and proofread the draft report following consultations with UNCT

Support the UNRCO team to deliver the final Report by 30 March 2022

Report format The report should focus on people from start to finish, while linking them to strategic outcomes and the UNDS reform; The report should not exceed 25 pages, including annexes; The results and content of the report should address various target audiences, highlighting results and data for transparency and accountability to a wider audience; The Report should follow the following template: -Report cover/ title; -Foreword by Resident Coordinator; -UN Country Team; -Key Development Partners of the UN development system in the country;

Qualifications/special skills Skills: - Outstanding strategic analysis and writing skills; - Ability to deliver high quality report in a very short period of time; - Computer literacy in Microsoft office. Academic Qualifications: - A Degree or equivalent in strategic planning, development studies, international relations, social sciences, humanities, economics, law or related fields is required Experience: - At least 3 years of relevant professional work experience with extensive knowledge and experience national planning processes and understanding of the Seychelles context and an awareness of a broad spectrum of national issues is required. - Working experience on economic development and planning, and institutional strengthening is desirable Language: - Fluent in written English is required

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.