Online Volunteer - Copy Editor

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Established to accelerate progress on meeting the needs of women and girls worldwide, UN Women supports UN Member States in setting global standards for achieving gender equality. The organization works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programs, and services that ensure these standards are effectively implemented and truly benefit women and girls. UN Women operates globally, championing the rights of women and girls and advocating for their empowerment in various contexts.

Job Overview:
The position of Online Volunteer - Copy Editor at UN Women involves providing editorial services for the NAP III Mid-term Review report. The volunteer will be responsible for making the report more concise and ensuring it adheres to the UN editorial style manual. This role is crucial in enhancing the clarity, readability, and logical flow of the report, which is essential for communicating the findings and recommendations effectively. The volunteer will work closely with the Programme Specialist for Women Peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security at UN Women Uganda, contributing to a significant document that supports the implementation of the UNSCR 1325 and the National Action Plan in Uganda.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Online Volunteer include:

• Providing editing, proofreading, and rewriting services for the NAP III Mid-term Review Report.
• Making necessary revisions based on the UN editorial style manual.
• Conducting content reduction and prioritization to eliminate unnecessary details while ensuring key findings and insights are prominent.
• Streamlining the report to a maximum of 35-40 pages without losing essential insights.
• Improving clarity, readability, and logical flow of sections, which may involve reordering sections for better logical flow (Introduction, Findings, Recommendations, Annexes).
• Formatting and presentation, applying consistent headings, numbering, and styles throughout the document.
• Grouping recommendations by actor in a matrix format that specifies who, what, when, and resources required.
• Ensuring the language and tone are concise, professional, and action-oriented while removing jargon.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for this position include:

• Strong editing and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Familiarity with the UN editorial style manual and ability to apply it effectively.
• Experience in editing reports or documents related to gender equality, peace, and security is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with the Programme Specialist and other stakeholders.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes:

• A degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Advanced studies or certifications in editing or proofreading would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of gender issues, peace, and security frameworks is beneficial.

Experience:
The level of experience needed for this position includes:

• Previous experience in editing or proofreading documents, preferably in a professional or academic setting.
• Experience working with international organizations or NGOs, particularly in the context of gender equality and women's empowerment, is a plus.
• Familiarity with the UN system and its operations would be advantageous.

Languages:
The mandatory language for this position is English, as the editing work will be conducted in this language. Knowledge of additional languages, particularly those relevant to the context of Uganda, would be considered a good asset but is not required.

Additional Notes:
This position is an online volunteer role, which means it can be performed remotely. The duration of the contract is not specified, but the volunteer is expected to work under the supervision of the Programme Specialist Women Peace and Security at UN Women Uganda. This role is part-time and offers an opportunity to contribute to a significant initiative aimed at enhancing women's participation in peace and security processes.