Editor for the 2024 Annual Results Report

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Position Title: Editor for the 2024 Annual Results Report
Location: Remote
Country: Papua New Guinea
Deadline Date: March 28, 2025

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945, currently comprising 193 member states. Its mission is to promote peace, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and cooperation among nations. The UN operates in various sectors, including humanitarian aid, development, and human rights, with a workforce of over 44,000 employees worldwide. The organization is dedicated to addressing global challenges and fostering international collaboration.

Job Overview:
The position of Editor for the 2024 Annual Results Report involves delivering a polished and final edited version of the report for the United Nations in Papua New Guinea. The role is crucial in ensuring that the report is accessible and comprehensible to a diverse audience, including both specialists and non-specialists. The editor will be responsible for deep editing the original draft, enhancing the narrative presentation, and incorporating feedback from various stakeholders. This position is part-time and remote, allowing for flexibility in work hours while maintaining a commitment to high-quality output.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Editor will undertake several key responsibilities, including: (a) Deep editing the original draft of the Annual Results Report using track changes to correct grammar and vocabulary, ensuring clarity and readability for a broad audience. (b) Offering suggestions for improving the narrative presentation, which may include the use of infographics to visually represent data and findings. (c) Conducting a thorough review of the second draft, taking into account feedback from the Editor and other stakeholders to refine the document further. The editor must ensure that the final report meets the standards expected by the UN and effectively communicates the results of the organization's work in Papua New Guinea.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a first degree in Communications, Languages, or the Social Sciences. Additionally, applicants should have at least five years of relevant experience in a similar editorial role. Experience working with the United Nations Development System on similar outputs is considered an advantage, as it demonstrates familiarity with the organization's standards and expectations.

Educational Background:
A first degree in Communications, Languages, or the Social Sciences is required for this position. This educational background provides the necessary skills in effective communication, language proficiency, and an understanding of social issues, which are essential for editing reports that convey complex information clearly and accurately.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of five years of experience in an editorial role, particularly in contexts that require a high level of precision and clarity in written communication. Experience with the United Nations or similar international organizations is highly desirable, as it indicates an understanding of the specific requirements and nuances involved in producing official documents.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, as the report will be written and edited in English. Proficiency in additional languages may be beneficial but is not explicitly required for this role.

Additional Notes:
This is a part-time, remote position with an expected duration from March 24 to March 28, 202

• It is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, or training. The organization also emphasizes that it does not request information regarding applicants' bank accounts.