CONSULTANT- Writer for the UN Guyana 2026 Annual Results Report
Organizational Context
The UN Secretariat's Resident Coordinator System in Guyana seeks a consultant writer to draft the 2026 Annual Results Report. This report will detail the UN System's progress in implementing the Cooperation Framework, supporting national policies, and advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The draft will serve as a basis for accountability to the government and inform global reporting.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this consultancy is to produce a high-quality first draft of the UN Guyana 2026 Annual Results Report. The writer will consolidate inputs from various UN agencies, funds, and programmes, ensuring coherence and adherence to UN reporting guidelines. This report will highlight the UN System's achievements in Guyana, aligning with national development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals. The draft will be crucial for governmental accountability and will contribute to broader UN reporting mechanisms, including those at regional and global levels, showcasing the effectiveness of the Resident Coordinator system.
Responsibilities
The consultant will draft the UN Guyana 2026 Annual Results Report by consolidating and organizing inputs from the Resident Coordinator’s Office and UN Agencies. This involves reviewing, translating, and integrating information from diverse formats such as Excel documents, meeting minutes, and presentations. The writer will ensure the report adheres to the 'Guidelines for United Nations Country Team Results Report 2024', maintaining appropriate language, grammar, tone, and style consistent with UN standards. Responsibilities include identifying areas needing further clarification, drafting report sections, incorporating graphs and tables for data visualization, and revising the draft based on feedback from the Resident Coordinator’s Office.
Work Experience
At least five years of professional experience as a content writer is required. Experience with UN agencies, their mandates, and published products is desirable. Demonstrated understanding of the sustainable development and human rights context in Guyana, including familiarity with national institutions and policies, is also required.
Skills
Excellent drafting and communication skills in English. Ability to consolidate and organize information from various sources. Proficiency in results-based language and UN reporting standards. Experience with data visualization (graphs, tables). Familiarity with UN programming and sustainable development context.