Proofreading and editing of UNDP Documents

Description of assignment title

Assignment country

Viet Nam

Expected start date

Invalid Date

Sustainable Development Goal

16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?: 6 - 10
Host entity: UNDP Vietnam
Type: Online
Duration: 12 weeks
Number of assignments: 2

Details

Mission and objectives

On the ground in about 170 countries and territories, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. We help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships, and institutions so they can sustain their progress. In Viet Nam, the Government and UNDP partnership officially started in 1978. Since then, UNDP has been working closely with the Government and other partners to expand the choices for people and ensure that everyone has equal access to opportunities to realize their full potentials.

The current Country Programme (2017-2021) contributes to three inter-related outcomes of the One UN Strategic Plan for Viet Nam, aiming to address poverty and inequalities; enhance citizen participation and protection of rights; as well as promote sustainable low-carbon development while strengthening the resilience of the targeted groups. - Outcome 1: Poverty eradication and greater socio-economic equity. - Outcome 2: Low-carbon, resilience, and environmentally sustainable development. - Outcome 3: Institutional accountability, people’s voice, and access to justice.

Context

We are seeking the support of Online Volunteers with English proofreading experience to edit and proofread evaluation reports, project reports, proposals, and communication and knowledge products up to 50-60 pages or up to 5 documents. The documents that the Online Volunteers working on will have the theme of Governance and Participation, Climate Change and Environment, Inclusive Growth and Innovation.

The proofreading work of the volunteer will ensure a cohesive voice in the documents and provide the reader a quality and easy-to-understand papers. The volunteer will also have a chance to look through the standard proofreading guidelines and instructions of the UNDP. While Volunteers should provide constructive feedback and suggestions on the style, tone, flow, and coherence of documents, the UNDP Vietnam assumes full responsibility for approving the documents' final version. Consultations will be by email through the coordinator at UNDP Vietnam, including feedback iterations and a deadline for finalizing the mentioned documents. Each Online Volunteer will take up to 5 documents per assignment during the 12 weeks, depending on requests. UNDP will fully credit Online Volunteers for the final products.

Task description

The selected Online Volunteers will each asked to perform the below to complete the assignment: - Proofread 5 documents as assigned by the supervisor - Edit the assigned documents, speeches to ensure they comply with the UN Editorial Style Guidance - Provide constructive feedback and suggestion on the style, tone, flow, and coherence of the assigned documents. UNDP Vietnam assumes full responsibility for approving the documents' final version.

Requirements

Required experience

- Fluent English (knowing Vietnamese could be an asset) the deliverables must be presented in English. - Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate and work with diverse people; Participate effectively in the team-based, information-sharing environment, collaborating and cooperating with others. - A proven track record of experience volunteering or working with an NGO/CSO is an advantage. - Excellent ability to use essential computer software (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) is required. Basic web image, layout, and design, and video editing ability will be an advantage. - Tactful and responsible, able to keep the information confidential. - Able to analyze and think strategically.

Languages

English, Level: Working knowledge, Required Vietnamese, Level: Fluent, Desirable

Other information

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.