Copy Editor
Media, Pr & Communication, Graphic Design Jobs
Job Description
UNESCO will require editing, formatting, and proofreading service for a broad range of documents including, but not limited to, reports, manuals and project documents.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful Offeror will provide, on an as requested basis:
1. Edit texts of a specialized or technical nature to ensure accuracy, clarity, cohesion and conformity with house style primarily, standards, policy and practice;
2. Provide professional-level formatting. The document should be ready for design and/orpublication.
3. Proofreading: check copy after design against submitted Word file, noting any omissions, additional text, or final revisions;
5. In consultation with the Education Head of unit, agree on specific return dates for each publication to be edited, communicate, and explain any potential delays immediately;
6. Reports to be copy edited will be sent to the editor on an occasional basis. If an Offeror is able to provide editing/formatting/proofreading services in additional languages, this should be noted in the Offeror’s proposal.
The product returned to UNESCO must be in its final form and be fully reviewed for quality control.
Qualifications and Experience
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
B.A. in any discipline, with a preference for degrees in English, writing, or communications
Minimum 5 years professional experience as an English-language editor with demonstrated experience working on technical texts in education and sustainable development;
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Prior experience editing or proofreading documents related to the data and/or international development communities
Experience drafting and editing documents for international developmental organizations,multilateral organizations such as the United Nations.
Detail-oriented, organized, enthusiastic, able to manage tight timescales during crunch periods.
Demonstrated experience with completing documents for print;
Exceptional skills in grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax and vocabulary;
Professional-level knowledge of French, Portuguese and/or other UN languages is an asset
Exceptionally strong grasp of professional writing and editing for superb clarity, brevity, and Style
