Proofreading and editing for GWOPA's Annual Report

Support proofreading and editing of the GWOPA Annual Report

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GWOPA - UN-Habitat Global Water Operators' Partnerships Alliance

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Application deadline 2 years ago: Tuesday 7 May 2024 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Support proofreading and editing of the GWOPA Annual Report

You have:

  • Experience in proofreading using Oxford English.
  • Familiarity with terminology used in water and sanitation and international development.

Contract

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GWOPA is a global network that supports water and sanitation utilities in helping one another. We seek one online volunteer to support the proofreading of the GWOPA Annual Report before its finalization.

Online volunteer will gain valuable experience with GWOPA that supports water and sanitation utilities, further enhancing their understanding of the sector's challenges and solutions. Develop and strengthen their skills in research, writing, editing, proofreading, and knowledge products such as case studies, reports, and briefs.

Proofreading and editing of the GWOPA annual report ensure proper citations and credits, as well as support formatting and layout.

We estimate that the total workload for this assignment will involve proofreading and editing approximately 45 pages of publications. The online volunteer's workload is expected to be around 10 hours per week. An online volunteer will support at least seven days or so to complete several tasks over the next two weeks. The number of publications may vary, but we will ensure that the workload remains manageable for our volunteers.

  1. Required experience English language (Oxford English)

  2. Volunteers familiar with the terminology used in the water and sanitation and international development sector would be preferred

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with proofreading or editing documents? This evaluates your hands-on experience in proofreading and editing, critical for this role. Share specific examples of documents you have proofread or edited, highlighting your process.
What techniques do you use to ensure accuracy in your proofreading? Interviewers want to know your methods to ensure high-quality work. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle feedback on your edits? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Have you worked with any specific style guides before? If so, which ones? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What interests you about working with water and sanitation utilities? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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