Support on Copy Editing and Writing for UNDP Youth Co:Lab Research Outputs
Support drafting and editing Youth Co:Lab research outputs
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Overview
Support drafting and editing Youth Co:Lab research outputs
You have:
- Native equivalent English speaker is a must.
- Experience in copy editing, and writing summary briefs, blogs, case studies or opinion pieces and other forms of written content.
- Provide examples of your work e.g. blogs, case studies or other short written outputs.
Contract
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We are looking for a creative, experienced, and motivated Online Volunteer to support Youth Co:Lab - an initiative co-led by UNDP and Citi Foundation - to write and/or review and edit written content to disseminate outputs of Youth Co:Lab research products to a wide audience. The Online Volunteer will work with the team to support the drafting and review of two summary briefs (4 pages each), and one blog post (approx. 500 words) synthesizing the findings of Youth Co:Lab research.
- Writing and editing
Web and graphic design
Youth Co:Lab positions young people front and center in order to solve the region’s most pressing challenges. Co-created in 2017 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Citi Foundation, Youth Co:Lab aims to establish a common agenda for countries in the Asia-Pacific region to empower and invest in youth, so that they can accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through leadership, social innovation and entrepreneurship. Youth Co:Lab has been implemented in 26 countries and territories across Asia Pacific. The Online Volunteer will support delivery of Youth Co:Lab's research and thought leadership component. Youth Co:Lab generates evidence in order to strengthen the ecosystem for youth leadership, social innovation and entrepreneurship in Asia-Pacific. Through its thought leadership, Youth Co:Lab also aims to increase visibility of its mission to position young people front and centre to solve the region’s toughest challenges and encourage both young people and supporters in Asia-Pacific to join the movement in pursuit of this mission. See our website for more background: https://www.youthcolab.org/
Volunteers: 2 needed
6-10 hours per week / 4 weeks
Native equivalent English speaker is a must. Experience in copy editing, and writing summary briefs, blogs, case studies or opinion pieces and other forms of written content. Please provide examples of your work e.g. blogs, case studies or other short written outputs.
Asia
- English
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience in writing and editing content? | This question assesses your relevant skills and experience in content creation. | Highlight specific projects or roles where you've successfully written or edited content. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure clarity and conciseness in your writing? | The interviewer wants to understand your approach to effective communication. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a written piece you've created that you are particularly proud of? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle feedback on your writing? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you think is the most important aspect of writing for a diverse audience? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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