Proofreading and editing for GWOPA's knowledge products
Support proofreading and editing of knowledge products for GWOPA.
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Overview
Support proofreading and editing of knowledge products for GWOPA.
You have:
- Experience with English language (Oxford English) required.
- Familiarity with terminology used in the water and sanitation sector is preferred.
Contract
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GWOPA is a global network supporting water and sanitation utilities to help one another. Ahead of the 5th Global WOPs Congress and GWOPA International Steering Committee meeting, a number of communication and knowledge products (case studies, reports, briefs and online communications) are being prepared.
Online volunteers 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, and proofreading of communication and knowledge products, such as case studies, reports, and briefs.
Proofreading and editing of publications ensure proper citing and credits, support formatting, layout and design, and translation of short texts from English to Spanish, French and/or Arabic.
We estimate that the total workload for this assignment will involve proofreading and editing approximately 40 pages of publications and translations. The online volunteer's workload is expected to be between 7 to 15 hours per week. , online volunteers will support a minimum of 5 days or so for the completion of several tasks over the next 5 weeks. The exact number of publications and translations may vary, but we will ensure that the workload remains manageable for our volunteers.
Required experience English language (Oxford English)
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 and editing written materials? | This question assesses your relevant skills and experiences in the context of this role. | Highlight specific examples of your work that demonstrate attention to detail and quality. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure accuracy and clarity in your editing process? | The interviewer is looking for your approach to achieving high-quality written communication. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle tight deadlines while ensuring quality in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a challenging editing task you encountered and how you resolved it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your experience with translating documents, and what languages do you work with? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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