Support Editing UNCT Mauritania 2023 Report (3 Posts)
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Location:
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Salary:negotiable / YEAR
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Job type:VOLUNTEER
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Posted:2 months ago
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Category:Project Management
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Deadline:21/03/2024
JOB DESCRIPTION
assignment(s)
Open recruitment (advertised)
Advertisement end date:21/03/2024
General
Description of assignment title
Support Editing UNCT Mauritania 2023 Report
Assignment country
Mauritania
Expected start date
Invalid Date
Sustainable Development Goal
17. Partnerships for the goals
For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?
6 – 10
Host entity
UN Resident Coordinator Office in Mauritania
Type
Online
Duration
4 weeks
Number of assignments
3
Details
Mission and objectives
The UN Resident Coordinator (RC) system encompasses all organizations of the United Nations system dealing with operational activities for development, regardless of their formal presence in the country. The RC system aims to bring together the different UN agencies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational activities at the country level.
Context
The UN’s development reform counts among its objectives a boost in accountability and transparency for UN Country Teams’ work to support authorities to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNCT Annual Reports help UN country teams (UNCTs) best illustrate their contribution to the advancement of the SDGs in a country. The selected candidate will receive the draft report and will produce a final version for publishing. Her/his support will allow the Resident Coordinator Office to submit a sound draft report to UN Headquarters, Government partners, and publish it to the general public.
Task type
Communication and social media
Task description
We are looking for one Online Volunteer who under the guidance of the Coordination Officer provide editorial support to the Resident Coordinator Office for the finalization of the UNCT Annual Report 2023. The tasks involve specialised skills in copy editing and proofreading based on the current draft Annual Plan and on: i) UNSDG – UNCT Branding Guidelines 2021; ii) SDG Guidelines for the use of the SDG Logo; iii) UNCT Country Results Report Guidelines 2021; iv) other relevant materials that will be provided in advance. In particular, the Online Volunteer is asked to: – Carry out in-depth editing and proofreading of the current draft annual report and produce a publishable final version in French. This includes reviewing for grammar, spelling, redundancy, formatting, consistency, as well as revising content and reorganizing material, including occasional re-writing. The final version should be adapted to a broad audience and respect the length requirements (about 25 pages). – Through an iterative process, integrate comments and modify the draft according to clients preferences. – Review table of contents, figures and acronyms list, consistent spelling and logical flow of paragraphs.
Requirements
Required experience
Advanced degree in the area of communication and similar field. Relevant work experience in writing/editing of reports and publications. Experience in drafting contents and editing for United Nations System entities and good knowledge of the United Nations Development System are an asset.
Languages
French, Level: Fluent, Required
Other information
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
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