Proofreading and editing texts for GWOPA Annual Report

Support proofreading and editing of GWOPA Annual Report.

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GWOPA - UN-Habitat Global Water Operators' Partnerships Alliance

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Application deadline 2 months ago: Sunday 12 Apr 2026 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Support proofreading and editing of GWOPA Annual Report.

You have:

  • English language (Oxford English)
  • Familiarity with terminology used in the water and sanitation and international development sector

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 Website 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's 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 for approximately two weeks.

  • GWOPA Annual Report: 50 pages

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 the task 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 and editing documents? The interviewer wants to gauge your practical experience in proofreading and editing. Provide specific examples of documents you have proofread or edited, highlighting challenges and outcomes.
How do you ensure accuracy and proper citations in your work? The interviewer seeks to understand your attention to detail and methodology. Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools or resources do you use for research in your editing work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to meet a tight deadline. How did you handle it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with case studies or reports in the water and sanitation sector? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle feedback and revisions on your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide examples of how you have adapted your writing for different audiences? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why are you interested in volunteering with GWOPA specifically? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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