Mission and objectives

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), a key UN member since 1945 and active in Iraq since 1976, is dedicated to aiding the country’s transition to stability and reform. Aligned with the government’s vision, UNDP strives for a resilient Iraq by addressing social, economic, environmental, and political challenges. One of its primary goals is to fortify institutions, ensuring they provide inclusive, evidence-based, and gender-responsive services, with a focus on vulnerable populations. This involves promoting transparent, accountable governance to safeguard the rights of marginalized groups and foster citizen trust in the state. The Support to Justice Initiatives curbing Corruption and promoting Commercial Dispute Resolution (ACAI) project, part of the governance portfolio, aims to combat corruption and advance commercial dispute resolution in Iraq. It has five key outcomes: refining the legal and strategic framework for anti-corruption, boosting the capabilities of the justice sector to handle corruption cases, strengthening legislation and institutions for commercial dispute resolution, garnering parliamentary support for anti-corruption reforms, and enhancing transparency and public accountability. The Trial Monitoring (TM) Programme, falling under output 2, specifically focuses on monitoring high-level corruption cases in Iraq’s specialized courts.

Context

The NHDR 2024, “Citizenship and Social Contract,” is a flagship publication developed in partnership with the Rewaq Baghdad Center for Public Policies and the Iraqi Ministry of Planning. This report captures Iraq’s human development journey through qualitative and quantitative research, including surveys, focus groups, and in-depth interviews. It also incorporates statistical indicators such as the Human Development Index (HDI), Gender Inequality Index (GII), and a new Citizenship and Rights Index. The Online Volunteer supporting proofreading will play a vital role in refining the final draft, ensuring it meets high linguistic and editorial standards. This will involve reviewing the document for grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors, as well as improving coherence and readability.

Task Description

The Online Volunteer supporting proofreading will undertake the following responsibilities: Review the NHDR 2024 for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to language standards. Identify and correct errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting. Ensure the content flows logically and consistently across all chapters. Verify alignment with UNDP’s branding and linguistic guidelines. Suggest improvements to enhance readability and overall presentation.

Competencies and values

Living conditions and remarks

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements