Substantive Editor of guidance notes on integrating behavioural insights to PCVE/CT

Result of Service Draft and review knowledge products produced by the Hub as assigned, as well as scenarios, concept notes and background papers.

Work Location Home Based

Expected duration 6 months.

Duties and Responsibilities - Draft and review knowledge products produced by the Hub as assigned, as well as scenarios, concept notes and background papers. This includes: a. Improving the flow and clarity of language so that the final product is clear and concise, easily understood and logical, avoids unnecessary technical language and provides all significant and relevant information. b. Checking internal consistency of the text, data, figures (including maps), tables and boxes; c. Checking cross-references of the facts and ensure error-free texts, and raising any related queries with the BI Hub so that all references and sources are accurately and consistently cited; d. Correcting spelling mistakes and grammatical errors;

• Liaising regularly with authors to resolve queries directly with them. Editor should submit the work with tracked changes and provide a list of queries and suggested solutions. Any major changes should be flagged.
• Ensuring confidentiality of the original texts and source materials. The edited document submitted to BI Hub under the given TOR is the property of BI Hub/UNOCT and cannot be submitted, distributed to or used by any other party, unless arranged otherwise.
• Drafting and reviewing outcome summaries and reports in relation to the BI Hub’s events and other activities as assigned.
• The editor/proof-reader is obligated to work within the required deadlines and be available to BI Hub for comments and corrections.
• Support preparations for the BI Hub’s activities and other meetings as assigned, and

• Performs other related duties as required.

  Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, public policy, policy analysis, international law, international relations or other relevant field. Experience: A minimum of eight years of work experience in international affairs, and proven experience in drafting statements, analytical notes, reports, summaries, on counter-terrorism or political matters, as well as in conducting research and providing timely input on policy questions. Good knowledge of United Nations and other counter-terrorism conventions, instruments and documents, in particular the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and its four pillars, as well as the UN Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism. Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Competencies:

• Professionalism: Ability to complete in-depth studies and analysis of global policy issues relevant to all major pillars of work of the United Nations. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of counter-terrorism analysis. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations.

• Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.

• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages; from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format; to match the audience, especially when drafting speeches; Demonstrates openness in sharing information; and keeping people informed.

• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

  No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.