Review of UNESCO-LO Reports and strategy document
Review, edit, and redesign documents for UNESCO compliance.
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Overview
Review, edit, and redesign documents for UNESCO compliance.
You have:
- Advanced university degree (master’s degree or above) in communication, development studies, Monitoring and evaluation or related fields.
- Experience in reviewing, editing and producing high-quality reports and publications for UN or similar organizations
- Strong coordination, research, analytical and writing skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
- Experience in graphics design and layout, preferably using tools such as Adobe, InDesign or Canva.
- Excellent drafting and communication skills in English; knowledge of French is an asset.
Contract
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As the UNESCO Addis Ababa Liaison Office reaches the end of the 2022-2024 biennium and its strategic document, this review aims to assess implementation results and strengthen the strategic direction of its country and AU cooperation frameworks. This review will serve both as reflection on progress and as a forward-looking exercise to inform future programming. It will analyze achievements, challenges, and lesson learned, as well as identify opportunities to enhance impact, visibility and coherence with global and continental agendas.
Under the direct supervision of the relevant Program Specialist, the online volunteer will review, edit, and re-design the layout of the following documents to ensure clarity, consistency, and visual appeal in consultation with Heads of sectors.
The review will assess the relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and inclusiveness of the Office’s strategic interventions, while ensuring that gender-equality, youth engagement, and innovation are adequately reflected.
Review, edit, and re-design the layout of the following documents to ensure clarity, consistency, and visual appeal: • Report on Year of Education 2024 • Report of activities implemented in Ethiopia (2022-2024) • Report of activities implemented with AU (2022-2024)
Support finalization of the Liaison Office's evaluation and strategic reports, using agreed formats and templates.
Ensure all outputs adhere to UNESCO editorial, graphic and visibility standards, integrating relevant feedback from staff and partners. The scope of this review will be: • Timeframe: 2022–2025. • Geographic Coverage: Country program in Ethiopia and UNESCO’s work with the AUC and UNECA • Thematic Coverage: The following themes from the UNESCO, Addis Ababa Liaison Office will be covered: • Sectoral areas: Education, Culture, Natural Sciences, Social and Human Sciences, Communication and Information • Cross-cutting themes: Gender Equality, Youth, Disability Inclusion, Ethics of AI, Resilience • Primary Users: UNESCO, Addis Ababa Liaison Office and key partners involved in strategy implementation and planning.
Deliverables and Timeline
The online volunteer is expected to provide a timely, quality and comprehensive report on the review, edit, and re-design the layout of reports and the strategy document listed above under the key objectives.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
• Accountability (C) • Communication (C) • Innovation (C) • Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) • Results focus (C) • Teamwork (C) • Professionalism (C) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • Advanced university degree (master’s degree or above) in communication, development studies, Monitoring and evaluation or related fields. • Experience in reviewing, editing and producing high-quality reports and publications for UN or similar organizations • Strong coordination, research, analytical and writing skills with de demonstrated attention to detail • Experience in graphics design and layout, preferably using tool such as Adobe, InDesign or Canva. • Excellent drafting and communication skills in English; knowledge of French is an asset.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with designing educational reports and publications? | To assess your relevant experience relating to the role. | Provide specific examples of reports you have worked on, focusing on design and content. |
| How do you ensure clarity and consistency when reviewing documents? | To understand your editing and quality assurance processes. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a time you faced a challenge while coordinating a project—how did you overcome it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you apply to integrate feedback into your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with Adobe or similar design tools. Which tool do you prefer and why? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to ensure inclusiveness in strategic documents? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated on the latest trends in report writing and design? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a successful collaboration with a team? What was your role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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