Support on Copy Editing and Writing for UNDP Youth Co:Lab Research Report

Support Youth Co:Lab by copy editing a research report on youth entrepreneurship.

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Overview

Support Youth Co:Lab by copy editing a research report on youth entrepreneurship.

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Native equivalent English speaker is a must.
Experience in copy editing and report writing.
Provide examples of your work e.g. reports or articles if possible.

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We are looking for an experienced and motivated Online Volunteer to support Youth Co:Lab - an initiative co-led by UNDP and Citi Foundation - to review and copy edit a research report on youth entrepreneurship ecosystem in Indonesia. The language of the report is English and the report is approximately 130 pages long. Youth Co:Lab team at Bangkok Regional Hub and UNDP Indonesia Country Office will provide the volunteer with support and guidance throughout the assignment.

Writing and editing
Journalism, mass media and broadcasting

Youth Co:Lab – co-led by UNDP and Citi Foundation – is coordinating a study on the youth entrepreneurship ecosystem in Indonesia. The study aims to strengthen the evidence base regarding the actions needed to make the entrepreneurship ecosystem more inclusive and supportive of youth-led enterprises. The study has been conducted by two research organisations at the national and sub-national levels in Indonesia, and the objective is to present the findings and key messages in one integrated report in a clear, accurate and compelling manner. The Online Volunteer will contribute to ongoing efforts of Youth Co:Lab and its partners to support youth empowerment and contribute to creating an enabling environment for youth entrepreneurship in Asia-Pacific.
Volunteers: 1 needed
6-10 hours per week / 3 weeks

Native equivalent English speaker is a must. Experience in copy editing and report writing. Please provide examples of your work e.g. reports or articles if possible.
Asia
English

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with copy editing reports?	The interviewer wants to assess your familiarity and skills in copy editing, particularly in a context similar to this project.	Provide specific examples of reports or documents you have edited, including the challenges faced and the outcomes.
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