General
Description of assignment title: Editing and proof-reading for UNDP Moldova A2J Project
Assignment country: Republic of Moldova
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?
11 – 15
Host entity: UNDP
Type: Online
Duration: 5 weeks
Number of assignments: 2
Details
Mission and objectives
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in nearly 170 countries and territories, including the Republic of Moldova, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience to sustain development results. UNDP in Moldova is guided by its Country Programme Document, and the UN-Moldova Development Assistance for 2018-2022, which is in line with the priorities of the Government of Moldova. In a rapidly changing global environment, the work of UNDP and the broader UN family aligns with the new national development vision, Moldova 2030, and sector strategies. UNDP Moldova’s country programme for 2018–2022 has three major focus areas: Inclusive growth, Effective governance, Climate change, environment and energy and three cross-cutting areas: Gender equality, Crisis response, Development impact
Context
UNDP Moldova A2J Project is looking for two Online Volunteers to support us in proof-reading and editing of English-language document: Analysis Report” Review and update the training programs on judicial/forensic expertise for justice professionals from the Republic of Moldova”. Online Volunteer will be proof reading and editing the report, with the support of the project team. he task distribution among the Online Volunteers will be discussed individually. While editing Online Volunteers should ensure that the report is written in a concise, clear and good understandable way. Communication will be either through emails, WhatsApp, or Zoom.
Task description
UNDP Moldova A2J Project is looking for two Online Volunteers to support us in proof-reading and editing of English-language document: Analysis Report” Review and update the training programs on judicial/forensic expertise for justice professionals from the Republic of Moldova” (120 pages). The task distribution among the Online Volunteers will be discussed individually. While editing Online Volunteers should ensure that the document is written in a concise, clear and good understandable way. Communication will be either through emails, WhatsApp, or Zoom.
Requirements
Required experience
Candidates should be native English speakers and have previous experience with editing/proofreading. Excellent writing and editing skills in English. Attention to detail. Graphic layout and documents formatting a plus. Candidates are required to include samples of previous edited/proofread work. Knowledge would be an asset.
Languages
English, Level: Mother tongue, Required Romanian, Level: Fluent, Required
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.