Copyediting for Data & Analytics Child Protection, Development and Disability, Data & Analytics Section, UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence - Innocenti, Florence, Italy, 10.5 months (remote) #594896

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

Job Purpose

UNICEF works towards the realization of children's rights as prescribed in the Convention of the Rights of the Child, focusing on survival, protection, development, and participation. The organization plays a critical role in monitoring the situation of children and women globally and reporting on progress towards international goals like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Child Protection and Development Unit (CPD) within the Data and Analytics Section produces data and knowledge products for communication, advocacy, donor relations, and fundraising. These products, including reports, toolkits, proposals, articles, and digital content, are aimed at both internal and external audiences and are disseminated through various channels. To support this, UNICEF seeks a copyeditor to finalize these knowledge products.

Responsibilities

The consultant will be responsible for copyediting and proofreading knowledge products developed by the Child Protection and Development Unit (CPD) within the Data and Analytics Section. This includes ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and consistency of content for various audiences such as the general public, donors, governments, and partners. The role involves refining data-driven thematic reports, brochures, technical documents, toolkits, funding proposals, donor reports, academic articles, blog posts, digital products, webpage content, and concept notes. The copyeditor will ensure that all materials meet the highest international standards of quality and adhere to UNICEF's communication guidelines and branding. This position requires meticulous attention to detail to catch errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style. The consultant will work remotely, collaborating with the CPD team to finalize these crucial communication and advocacy materials, ensuring they are polished and effective for their intended dissemination through online platforms, social media, partner networks, and donor reports.

Work Experience

A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in journalism, editing, copyediting, proofreading, and/or communications is required.

Skills

Demonstrated experience and quality of work meeting highest international standards, Keen attention to details, Knowledge and familiarity with basic design principles, Ability to work independently and flexibly, Ability to adhere to deadlines, Proficiency with standard basic office software (Microsoft Word, Adobe etc.), Copyediting, Proofreading, Writing, Communications

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