Proofreading the economic analysis report

Proof-read the content of a 100-page economic analysis document.

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Application deadline 5 years ago: Thursday 24 Dec 2020 at 16:00 UTC

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Overview

Proof-read the content of a 100-page economic analysis document.

You have:

  • Previous experience with editing/proofreading is required.
  • Candidates should provide samples of previously edited/proofread work, if applicable.
  • Proficiency in English is required.
  • Proficiency in Arabic is required.

Contract

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The UNDP Country Office of Lebanon is looking for 1 motivated volunteer to help us proof-read the content of a 100-page economic analysis document and provide suggestions to improve language and tone.

  • Writing and editing
  • Translation and interpretation

    The report aims to understand the export ecosystem in Lebanon and identify weaknesses and strengths of each trade support organizations in the country, and recommend export support services that are currently lacking but needed to help MSMEs access new markets.

  • Volunteers: 1 needed

  • 11-20 hours per week / 2 weeks

    Candidates should have previous experience with editing/proofreading. Candidates are required to include samples of previously edited/proofread work, if applicable.

  • Lebanon

  • English, Arabic

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you improved a document's clarity through editing? We want to assess your editing process and ability to enhance clarity in writing. Share a specific example of a document you edited, detailing the changes made and their impact on the overall clarity.
How do you approach proofreading a lengthy document such as a report? This question assesses your workflow and strategies for lengthy materials. Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools or resources do you use to aid in proofreading? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a constructive feedback you gave during the editing process? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle tight deadlines when editing documents? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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