Individual Contractor for Editing and Design

Job Posting Organization:
The job is posted by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), which was established in 194

• ESCAP aims to promote economic and social development in the Asia-Pacific region through regional cooperation and integration. The organization has a diverse workforce of over 300 employees and operates in multiple countries across the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on sustainable development, poverty reduction, and enhancing regional cooperation.

Job Overview:
The position of Individual Contractor for Editing and Design involves a part-time role focused on the editing and design of the Technical Cooperation Highlights for the years 2024-202

• The contractor will be responsible for producing a polished electronic manuscript that is approximately 20,000 words long, along with a well-designed report suitable for both print and digital formats. This includes creating infographics, figures, tables, and graphs, as well as ensuring that the content is engaging and accessible to the intended audience. The contractor will also be tasked with producing video testimonials that highlight success stories related to the Technical Cooperation Highlights, requiring skills in video editing and storytelling.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Individual Contractor include:

• Editing and Design: a) Editing the Technical Cooperation Highlights report to ensure high editorial quality, including copy editing, line editing, and proofreading. This involves reducing text, synthesizing key findings, ensuring consistency in language, and applying UN/ESCAP editorial style. b) Developing a design for the report, including creating infographics and visual elements for both print and digital formats. c) Creating modular components of the report for easy dissemination, allowing sections to be downloaded or printed on demand.
• Individual Testimonials: Producing five video testimonials that support the narrative of the Technical Cooperation Highlights. This includes editing footage, inserting captions, and embedding design elements into the final video products.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a first-level university degree and 5 to 7 years of relevant working experience in areas such as technical editing, communications, journalism, public information, video production, or public administration. The contractor should possess strong editing skills and experience with ESCAP or United Nations documents and publications.

Educational Background:
Candidates must have at least a first-level university degree in a relevant field. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of technical editing and design work required for the position.

Experience:
The role requires 5 to 7 years of professional experience in technical editing and communications, which may include journalism, public information, video production, or related fields. This level of experience is necessary to ensure that the contractor can effectively manage the editing and design tasks associated with the Technical Cooperation Highlights.

Languages:
Excellent English drafting skills are mandatory, along with experience in editing documents and publications for ESCAP or the United Nations. Proficiency in additional languages may be beneficial but is not specified as a requirement.

Additional Notes:
The position is part-time and remote, with an expected duration from December 24, 2025, to April 30, 202

• It is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, ensuring a fair and transparent hiring process.