Editor for Papers on Investing in Children Consultant
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential from early childhood through adolescence. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of every child's rights as a calling. UNICEF fosters diverse career opportunities for professional and personal development.
Job Purpose
The consultant will provide comprehensive editorial support throughout the entire paper and manuscript development process. This involves meticulously reviewing author submissions to ensure structural integrity, clarity, coherence, consistency, and alignment with policy objectives and the five thematic tracks: learning and 21st-century skills; health, nutrition and water and sanitation; social protection; enabling environment; and sports, arts and culture. The consultant is expected to edit 15 papers, each approximately 4,000–5,000 words, and assist in their transformation into concise book chapters. The primary goal is to ensure that each contribution effectively presents practical, evidence-based strategies, clear implementation lessons, crucial financing and delivery considerations, and forward-looking investment options specifically tailored for Lesotho.
Responsibilities
Provide editorial support for the full paper and manuscript development cycle, including reviewing submissions for structure, clarity, coherence, consistency, policy orientation, and alignment with thematic tracks. Edit 15 papers of approximately 4,000–5,000 words each. Support the conversion of these papers into concise book chapters. Ensure each contribution presents practical, evidence-based strategies, clear implementation lessons, financing and delivery considerations, and forward-looking investment options for Lesotho. Review and edit content to enhance readability and preserve technical meaning. Ensure adherence to author-date Harvard referencing and manuscript formatting requirements. Collaborate with authors to refine content and achieve publication-ready standards. Contribute to the overall quality and impact of the "Investing in Children" publication series for UNICEF Lesotho.
Work Experience
At least five years of demonstrated experience in editing academic, policy, research, or development-related publications. Proven experience editing multi-author papers, reports, chapters, or books, preferably in development, social policy, children's rights, education, health, social protection, or public finance.
Skills
Editing, Manuscript preparation, Content review, Clarity and coherence improvement, Policy alignment, Research analysis, Development studies, Public policy, Harvard referencing, Manuscript formatting, Communication, Project support