Native English Speaker Editor (Text)

Job Description

Title: Native English Speaker Editor (Text)

Company Name: UNICEF

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Employment Status: Contractual

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 8 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Estimated Duration: Three years: Selected candidate should be available for minimum of 3 years duration of the contract with the stated rate quotes (not changeable)
∎ Contract Type: This will not be fulltime engagement contract, this will be on call bases contract. The fixed number of hours, days or months are not determined and it depend on UNICEF`s need.
∎ A. Background:
∎ UNICEF Bangladesh is one of the biggest UNICEF offices in the world and the work it undertakes has a profound impact on the lives of the country`s children. This impact should be strongly promoted through documents and reports, in addition to UNICEF Bangladesh`s website and social media channels to raise awareness about the issues faced by children in Bangladesh.
∎ These reports and documents will be a key source of information for UNICEF National Committees, donors and partners. They will help to showcase UNICEF`s work in the country by providing detailed information on all UNICEF`s programmes and projects as well as human interest stories, which clearly illustrate the impact UNICEF Bangladesh is having on children`s lives.
∎ To this end, we would like to develop a pool of in-country native English speaker freelance editors to provide support on English language editing of documents and reports as and when required.
∎ Under the guidance of the Communication Officer, the editor will work closely with section colleagues and programme staff.
∎ Contract Start: The contract will begin ASAP.
∎ Reporting to: Communication Manager, Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships (CAP) Section

Job Responsibilities:
∎ B. Objectives, Purpose and Expected Results:
∎ Edit, proof-read, restructure, and rewrite as required materials ranging from complex publications and substantive technical documents to human interest stories.
∎ Produce reader-friendly, jargon-free products appropriate for varied audiences.
∎ Ensure clarity, consistency and readability of the text for a wide range of audiences.
∎ Make necessary revisions according to the UNICEF Style Book (will be provided) and UNICEF publication guidelines.
∎ Correct spelling errors and grammar mistakes.
∎ Ensure a consistent style and format throughout the document.
∎ Maintain the authors' writing style to the extent possible and practical.
∎ Eliminate repetition, redundancies and inconsistencies.
∎ Ensure appropriate positioning and numbering of boxes, figures and tables.
∎ Use consistent font(s) - as relevant to headings and text and as per the UNICEF Style Book and publication guidelines.
∎ Ensure all footnotes, sources, references are complete and consistent.
∎ Thorough review of annexes (people consulted and interviewed, bibliography, etc.) to highlight incomplete areas along with consistency in presentation as per UNICEF publication guidelines.
∎ Prepare a complete Table of Contents and Acronym List per document.
∎ Proofread designed documents to ensure complete print ready files.
∎ Produce final version documents ready to be formatted and uploaded on multiple platforms including print, website and social media.
∎ In all written products, the following considerations must be made:
∎ Protecting the rights of the child must be given priority above all considerations when collecting and writing stories and other materials.
∎ Ensuring clarity, readability, logic, appropriateness as well as engaging writing style in all products.
∎ Ensuring language accuracy.
∎ Ensure adherence to UNICEF Stylebook and guidelines and alignment with the regional and country programme objectives. (UNICEF Style Book will be provided by the UNICEF Bangladesh Office).
∎ Ensuring factual accuracy including accurate representation of the issues and programmes.
∎ Be available for feedback and inputs as per the requirements of the office.
∎ Be available for several rounds of editing with regards to stories.
∎ C. Deliverables:
∎ Highest quality, reader-friendly, edited text content in multiple formats as required.
∎ D. Reporting requirements:
∎ Editor will be required to report to Communication Officer/focal point, CAP Section or or relevant programme officer, as required.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Native English speaker.
∎ A minimum of 8 years of proven experience editing and writing reports and other communication materials in English.
∎ Excellent writing and editing skills and demonstrated record of producing high-quality editorial work.
∎ Advanced University degree in English, communications, journalism, social science, or related field.
∎ Additional training in proofreading and editorial writing an asset.
∎ Previous experience editing and writing for UNICEF and familiarity with UNICEF's style guidelines and UN editorial manual highly desirable.
∎ Experience or knowledge of UNICEF's work in Bangladesh and child rights will be an asset.
∎ Good interpersonal skills.
∎ Flexibility.
∎ Organizational and coordination skills and attention to detail.
∎ Ability to work independently and to meet tight deadlines to deliver products on time.
∎ Professional work ethic, integrity, and initiative.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ E. Payment Schedule: 100% of fee on final delivery of assignment.

Application Deadline: 5 Nov 2020

Company Information:
∎ 22 Oct 2020
∎ UNICEF

Category: NGO/Development