UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Result of Service
The contract will last between 28 November 2022 and 31 March 2023.
The Consultant will:
i) Undertake a copy edit of the final draft of the OCHA Strategic Plan 2023-2026.
ii) Undertake a copy edit of the final draft of the outcome/summary document and other related documents of the 2022 Global Humanitarian Policy Forum.
Work Location
remote
Expected duration
28/11/22-31/03/2023
Duties and Responsibilities
In close consultation with the Policy Team to determine the exact requirements as publications are developed and finalized, the consultant will:
•Review draft text for the publications and provide guidance on the structure and tone of the publication, as well as their key messages.
•Undertake a copy edit of the final draft to ensure consistency with OCHA’s house style and absence of typographic and other errors.
•The editor will be engaged “on retainer” and will work remotely, receiving files electronically for formatting from the Policy Team.
Qualifications/special skills
A first-level university degree in Writing/Editing/Journalism.
A minimum of seven years of experience working as an editor, writer or consultant on humanitarian or human rights issues.
Strong background in adapting complex concepts for a wider audience and ensuring that ideas are presented clearly is required.
Prior experience working with OCHA or within humanitarian context, especially prior experience in the publication of OCHA material and flagship reports is highly desirable.
Languages
Proficiency in English, written and oral is required.
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.