Online Volunteer for Women Count

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to promoting women's rights, achieving gender equality, and empowering all women and girls. Established to lead global efforts in these areas, UN Women works with governments, civil society, and the private sector to create lasting change. The organization focuses on four key areas: leadership, economic empowerment, freedom from violence, and women, peace, and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. UN Women operates globally, coordinating efforts to ensure that the rights of women and girls are central to global progress. The Women Count initiative is a significant part of UN Women's mission, aimed at improving gender data availability and use to support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This program is multi-year and multi-country, emphasizing the importance of data in driving policy changes and enhancing women's empowerment.

Job Overview:
The Online Volunteer position involves editing, proofreading, and formatting five technical knowledge products related to gender statistics and women's economic empowerment. The role is crucial in ensuring that these documents adhere to UN Women’s editorial guidelines and style, thereby enhancing the quality and accessibility of the information presented. The volunteer will work on various documents, including guidance on time-use survey statistics and integrating citizen data into national monitoring frameworks. This position is ideal for individuals with strong editing skills and a passion for gender equality, as the outputs will contribute to significant policy changes and improvements in women's economic visibility and empowerment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Edit and proofread five technical knowledge products to ensure clarity, coherence, and adherence to UN Women’s editorial standards.
• Perform final checks for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors across all documents.
• Design cover pages for each document in line with Women Count branding guidelines.
• Format Word documents into a publication layout that aligns with Women Count branding, ensuring a professional presentation of the materials.
• Collaborate with the Women Count team to understand the context and objectives of each document, ensuring that the final products effectively communicate the intended messages.
• Provide feedback on the content where necessary to enhance the overall quality and impact of the documents.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong editing and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Familiarity with UN Women’s editorial guidelines and style is preferred.
• Experience in formatting documents for publication, particularly in a professional or academic context.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• A commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment, with an understanding of the importance of data in these areas.

Educational Background:
A background in communications, gender studies, social sciences, or a related field is preferred. Candidates should have relevant academic qualifications that demonstrate their ability to engage with complex topics related to gender equality and data analysis.

Experience:
Previous experience in editing, proofreading, or formatting documents, particularly in a non-profit or international organization context, is highly desirable. Familiarity with gender issues and data-related projects will be an advantage.

Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory, as all documents are in English. Knowledge of additional languages, particularly those relevant to UN Women’s work, would be considered an asset but is not required.

Additional Notes:
This is a remote volunteer position, allowing for flexible working hours. The duration of the contract is not specified, but the volunteer is expected to commit to completing the editing and formatting tasks within a reasonable timeframe. This role is suitable for individuals looking to gain experience in international development and gender equality initiatives.