Dutystation: Home based
Functional responsibilities
To deliver high-quality, on-demand expertise, the Editor will:
Create, edit and revise various forms of ATscale communication products, including but not limited to technical publications, web-articles and social media texts in a consistent and coherent manner across all communication platforms.
Edit and proofread written documents for clarity, accuracy, consistency and style :
Incorporate editorial changes electronically, using track changes as needed.
Prepare lists of changes or manually enter changes, as agreed.
Ensure correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and consistent use of UN and ATscale house style.
Verify appropriate word usage and eliminate jargon.
Check and correct numbers, units of measurement, and presentation of countries and proper names.
Edit titles, subheadings, table and figure legends for brevity, consistency, and parallel construction.
Check formatting of chapters, sections, paragraphs, lists, and captions for consistency.
Verify correct citation sequences and ATscale / UN house style for reference lists and bibliographies.
Ensure all written work is authentic, and adheres to accessibility guidelines.
Improve readability and impact:
Monitor paragraph length and content, eliminating repetition and redundancy.
Reduce abbreviations and ensure essential abbreviations are spelled out on first mention.
Minimize excessive use of italics, boldface, and quotation marks.
Check for and address discriminatory language.
Prepare or edit the table of contents.
Advise on and support the drafting of the executive summary.
Prepare for Layout:
Mark up electronic copies with instructions for the layout specialist.
Where relevant, ensure that files are print-ready, proofed and are in line with accessibility guidelines.
Ensure all written work is authentic, original and appropriately cited and/or referenced.
Strategically advise ATscale on editorial activities including but not limited to organization of online ATscale library and securing International Standard Book Number (ISBN).
Other editing and writing tasks related to the communications of the secretariat, as required.
Travel may be required to attend in-person meetings.
Impact of Results
The Editor’s work will directly contribute to:
Improved clarity, accuracy, and readability of ATscale documents.
Enhanced professional image of ATscale and its outputs.
Increased accessibility of information for a global audience.
Adherence to UN editorial standards and UNOPS quality assurance processes.
All documents are written and edited according to International, UN and academic standards and meet with accessibility guidelines
Successfully meeting deadlines
The technical editor will be paid based on days worked upon submissions of Certificates of Payment (COP).
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
An Advanced University Degree (Master`s degree or equivalent) preferably in English, journalism, communications or a related field is required.
A first level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the related fields with an additional 2 years of experience may be considered in lieu of the Master`s degree.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in writing, content development and technical editing preferably within the UN system or International Organizations is required
Experience in the UN system or international organizations is required.
Experience using the UN Editorial Manual is required.
Familiarity with UN editorial guidelines and terminology is required.
Excellent knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and style and understanding of the use of International British English is required
Proficiency in Google docs and track changes functionality is desirable
Experience with accessibility guidelines is desirable
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.