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TORs Editor-Writer final 30-06-2020.pdf
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, hope
How can you make a difference?
Objectives :
The overall objective of this consultancy is to establish a standby arrangement with 2 English writers/editors to be available at short notice to assist with the writing and editing of documents in English – with a focus on improving overall structure, clarity and style that conforms to the UNICEF Style Book.
Deliverables and Schedules :
The contract will specifically include the following services :
- Copy editing and copy writing of technical documents, notably draft Programme Strategy Notes (PSN) and draft Country Programme Documents (CPD) prepared by Country Offices ;
- Writing of documents based on reports, studies and notes provided by UNICEF, as well as components of draft PSNs and draft CPDs in support of Country Offices under the direction of WCARO
- Proof-reading, writing and editing original copy and content on UNICEF-related activities and programme, such as :
- Draft PSNs and draft CPDs in support of Country Offices ;
- Reports and publications, including annual corporate reports, brochures, meeting reports etc. ;
- Strategies, plans, guidelines and case studies ;
- Key messages, briefs, position papers.
Any/all of the aforementioned services may be requested in relation to the deliverables and schedule set out hereunder :
Copy editing, writing and proof-reading of documents related to :
- Regional Office Annual Report ;
- Country Office Annual Reports and summaries thereof ;
- Regional Management Team meeting ;
- Other technical documents.
Copy editing, writing and proof-reading of documents related to :
- Programme Strategy Notes ;
- Country Programme Documents ;
- Deputy Representatives Operations, Programme and Zone Offices meeting ;
- Other technical documents.
Copy editing, writing and proof-reading of documents related to :
- Programme Strategy Notes ;
- Country Programme Documents ;
- Regional Management Team meeting ;
- Other technical documents.
Copy editing, writing and proof-reading of documents related to :
- Annual review ;
- Country Office Annual Reports ;
- Development of next Regional Office Management Plan ;
- Other technical documents.
Copy editing, writing and proof-reading of documents related to :
- Programme Strategy Notes ;
- Regional Office Annual Report ;
- Country Office Annual Reports and summaries thereof ;
- Development of next Regional Office Management Plan ;
- Other technical documents.
Copy editing, writing and proof-reading of documents related to :
- Country Programme Documents ;
- Regional Management Team meeting ;
- Development of next Regional Office Management Plan ;
- Other technical documents.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have :
The consultant’s profile should meet the following minimum requirements :
- Completion of a Master degree (graduate level preferred, undergraduate level at least), in social sciences, law, humanities, public health, social work, public administration, or a related field. A university degree with 2 additional relevant work experience might be accepted in lieu of the Master ;
- Excellent written and spoken English. Excellent written and spoken French is desirable but not critical ;
- At least 8 years’ relevant work experience writing/editing professional and/or academic documents related to the above fields of advanced university study ;
- Demonstrated experience with and/or knowledge of UNICEF and the United Nations, as well as the West and Central Africa region.
NB : kindly fill in your profile correctly when applying on the UNICEF website. A misinformed profile will not be considered.
For every Child, you demonstrate commitment :
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The functional competencies required for this post are
View our competency framework at : UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Remarks :
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.