International Consultant Editor

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women, established in July 2010, is dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. It was created as part of the UN reform agenda to consolidate resources and mandates for greater impact, merging the work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system focused on gender equality. UN Women operates globally, with a significant presence in the Pacific region through its Fiji Multi-Country Office (MCO), which collaborates with over 20 UN agencies across 14 countries, including Fiji, Samoa, and Vanuatu. The organization aims to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve equality between genders in various sectors, including development, human rights, and humanitarian action.

Job Overview:
The International Consultant Editor will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of project reports for the Markets for Change (M4C) Project, which focuses on promoting gender equality and economic empowerment for women market vendors in the Pacific region. The consultant will be responsible for reviewing, editing, and rewriting project-related documents, ensuring they meet UN Women standards and are reader-friendly. This position requires a strong understanding of gender-sensitive programming and the ability to communicate complex information effectively. The consultant will work closely with the M4C team to clarify content and gather necessary information, contributing to the overall success of the project by ensuring high-quality reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will undertake several key tasks, including:

• Reviewing and editing the draft M4C Annual Report (2025) and its Annexes to ensure clarity, quality, and adherence to UN Women standards.
• Editing the draft M4C End-of-Project Report (2022–2026) and its Annexes, ensuring they are reader-friendly and meet the specified page limits.
• Collaborating with M4C team members to clarify content and gather additional information as needed.
• Ensuring consistency in format and style across all reports in accordance with UN Women standards.
• Incorporating feedback from the team into the final versions of the documents. The consultant will also be responsible for delivering the edited reports by the specified deadlines, ensuring they are ready for submission to funders.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree or an advanced degree in social sciences, international development, communications, or a related field. Alternatively, a first-level University Degree combined with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted. Additionally, candidates should have at least seven years of progressive work experience in program development, writing, and editing complex programmatic information. A strong track record of producing high-quality English-language documents, along with an understanding of gender-sensitive programming and international development, is essential. Proficiency in MS Word and Excel is required, along with the ability to effectively use office technology and IT tools.

Educational Background:
The position requires a Master's degree or advanced degree in relevant fields such as social sciences, international development, or communications. A first-level University Degree may be accepted if accompanied by additional qualifying experience. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of gender equality and women's empowerment initiatives.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of seven years of relevant experience if they hold a Master's degree, or nine years if they possess a first-level University Degree. This experience should include high-level work in program development, writing, and editing, particularly in producing reader-friendly documents that communicate complex information effectively. Familiarity with gender-sensitive programming and the UN context is highly desirable.

Languages:
Fluency in verbal and written English is mandatory for this position. This proficiency is essential for effectively communicating and editing project-related documents, ensuring they meet the required standards and are accessible to a diverse audience.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy is home-based, with an expected duration of 40 working days over a 12-month period starting from January 202

• The consultant is expected to work during standard working hours in Fiji time, and there is no travel involved. Payments will be made in four installments based on the successful completion and approval of deliverables. The consultant will be evaluated on timeliness, responsibility, initiative, communication, accuracy, and quality of the products delivered. UN Women emphasizes a commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications and organizational needs.