As part of the United Nations Partnership for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNPRPD) programme’s inception phase, Sri Lanka has developed a draft situational analysis on the rights of persons with disabilities. This analysis aims to identify the country’s priorities for funding, accelerate the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and advance the achievement of inclusive Sustainable Development Goals. The Online Volunteer’s support in finalizing this report will contribute to the UN Country Team’s efforts in effectively mainstreaming disability inclusion in Sri Lanka.

We are looking for one Online Volunteer who, under the guidance of UNDP’s Senior Technical Specialist for Social Cohesion and close collaboration with the UNDP communications team will assist with the proofreading for the UNPRPD Situational Analysis country report for Sri Lanka. In particular, the Online Volunteer is asked to:

• Ensure consistent use of terminology, formatting, and style throughout the document;
• Improve readability by refining language according to provided guidelines and ensuring clear and concise expression of ideas;
• Correct grammatical, punctuation, and syntactical errors;
• Verify that the document adheres to the corporate design guidelines provided;
• Provide constructive feedback to the UNDP team and incorporate revisions as required.

The proofreading should follow our language guidelines which will be shared with the Online Volunteer in advance.

Candidates should have professional experience in proofreading complex documents, particularly reports and analyses.
Proficiency in English grammar and style; as well as familiarity with proofreading tools and techniques.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
A degree in English, journalism, communications or a related field is considered an asset.