Job Description
Dutystation: Home based
Functional responsibilities
Objective
- To support UNOPS in ensuring a good quality of reports, within the English writing/grammar and the appearance through good editing
- To help make or design the final document/presentation with infographics, photo quotes, graphs etc.
Under the direct oversight of both the Senior Project Manager and the Deputy Project Manager, the individual in this role will be assigned the following tasks and responsibilities:
Revise writing of the requested documents regarding:
- Ensuring that the text adheres to proper grammatical rules and usage of the English language. Checking for spelling errors and ensuring that the vocabulary used is appropriate for the context. Correcting punctuation marks, such as commas, semicolons, colons, and quotation marks, to ensure clarity and correctness.
- Proper and enriched english expressions
- Maintaining consistency in writing style, tone, and formatting throughout the document.
- Ensure vocabulary matches the theme and is accurate
- Ensuring that the text is clear, coherent, and logically structured, with proper transitions between ideas and paragraphs.
Editing the documents so:
- They comply with UNOPS and Donors requirements
- Composition of the text, graphics, photos, etc are clear, attractive and organized
- Support in preparing proper graphics when required
Impact of results
All reports have been revised and have high level in terms of grammar, expressions and enriched terms and narrative. All reports are to the Donors, UN level and not further corrections or comments are received by recipients.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education:
- High School Diploma is the minimum requirement for this role
- A Bachelor’s Degree in English language will be a significant asset
- Proven proficiency level in English
Experience:
- A minimum of 6 years of relevant and progressive professional experience in English proofreading. Experience in WASH technical documents is an advantage.
- Applicants with a Bachelor may be considered with 2 years of relevant professional experience.
Language Requirements:
- Full professional knowledge of English is essential.
- Fluency in Urdu is an advantage.
Mobility:
The position will be home based with virtual meetings
About the Organization
TOGETHER, WE BUILD THE FUTURE
UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.
Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.
We are proud of our people and embrace diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries from a range of backgrounds, and languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.
We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
