Individual Contractor - Editor for the Waste Trafficking publications

Overview

The role involves copyediting and finalizing various publications and web stories related to waste trafficking, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and conformity with UNODC standards.

Tasks Summary

• Copyedit 1 bulletin on waste trafficking (trendspotting alert).
• Finalize content/copyediting version of 4 web stories on waste trafficking activities.
• Copyedit version of national checklist on waste importation rules and procedure for 3 focus countries.
• Finalize 4 country-specific training materials.
• Content/copy-edit approximately 13 documents (approximately 156 pages) on waste trafficking.
• Draft approximately 4 web-stories (approximately 4 pages) on waste trafficking activities.
• Ensure accuracy, clarity, and conformity with UNODC standards, policy, writing style guide and practice.
• Evaluate text for consistency and appropriate use of UN vocabulary, identifying sensitivities.
• Coordinate with project team members to develop and articulate content ideas.
• When required, coordinate with UNODC graphic designer for document import, table/graphic creation, and formatting.
• Ensure materials meet the highest standard of English writing and UNODC editorial standards.
• Ensure correctness of context, content, and terminologies.
• Provide constructive feedback to improve product quality.
• Liaise with project team members to present information clearly and concisely.
• Draft communication products summarizing key messages and findings.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in writing, editing, proofreading, and publishing is required.
• Experience working with UN editorial guidelines is desirable.
• Experience with writing for the UN or other international organizations, preferably on topics of UNODC’s mandate, is desirable.
• Experience or familiarity with legal and technical terms related to criminal justice and crimes that affect the environment is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Professional training in journalism or editing is required.
• Excellent drafting skills are required.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluency in English, with excellent drafting and communication skills, is required.

Languages Preferred: • Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

Contract Duration: 01/04 - 15/12/2026

Work Modality: Home-based

Remuneration: