Editor (English and French), Nairobi

Closing date: Monday, 27 April 2015

Vacancy code VA/2015/B5303/7010
Position title Editor (English and French)
Level ICS-9
Department/office AFO, KEOH, Kenya
Duty station Nairobi, Kenya
Contract type International ICA
Contract level IICA-1
Duration 1 year
Application period 20-Apr-2015 to 28-Apr-2015
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Background Information - UNOPS
UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.
Within these three core areas of expertise, UNOPS provides its partners with advisory, implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. UNOPS works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity.
Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts, always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations.
We employ more than 6,000 personnel and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries.
Background Information - Kenya
The East Africa Hub
Located in Nairobi, Kenya, the East Africa Hub manages a growing portfolio of engagements, including associated strategic and operational risks. The East Africa sub-region currently consists of an established Operations Center in South Sudan, an Office in Somalia and a portfolio of engagements managed by the Kenya based East Africa Hub office. This includes primarily transactional projects in partnership with the Nairobi based UN Agencies UN-Habitat and UNEP, and multiple 'operational' projects in Tanzania, Burundi, Uganda, Kenya and several Atlantic and Indian Ocean island states.
The East Africa Hub is currently being reconfigured to ensure, in keeping with the regional strategy, an enhanced scope of engagements and improved operational excellence in the growing area of responsibility.
UNOPS in Nairobi plays a critical role in providing management services for its life-saving peace building, humanitarian and development operations; supporting projects on behalf of a range of partners and creating real results that matter for people in need. UNOPS EAOH is implementing projects worth more than $80 million in eastern and southern Africa and is helping its partners achieve project goals in sustainable project management, sustainable procurement, sustainable infrastructure, human resource management and advisory services.
Functional Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities: Under the overall supervision of the Head of Project Development Office and in accordance with UNOPS style guidelines,

• To review, proofread and edit draft reports, publications, evaluations and other information
• materials taking into account grammar, style, content and format, as per UNOPS guidelines
• To check for and correct repetition and spelling or grammar mistakes as well as to improve
• phrasing and language use for easier reading
• To review and edit the presentation style, format (spacing, indentation, capitalization, paragraphs, headings etc.)

Details of how work will be delivered
To achieve the objective of the assignment, the contractor(s) will:

• Upon request from UNOPS KEOH, proofread and edit the content of reports and publications submitted by KEOH
• Have meetings and regular exchange of information with Communication Officers and respective Programme Officers responsible for the publication in order to agree on the tasks, scope and timeframe and receive feedback
• Double check any unclear meanings with the original drafter or translator and render in improved English    

Education

• University degree in English, International Affairs, English, International Development, Communication, Journalism or other relevant fields from an English-speaking university
• At least 2 years of proven experience in editing reports and publications in English
• Experience in editing reports, research papers, publications and familiarity with UN terminology will be an asset  

Experience

• Experience in UNOPS or other UN agencies an asset
• Three years minimum work experience required
• Fluency in oral and written English and French is required.
• Working knowledge of French is desirable

Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: IICA
Contract level: IICA 1
Contract duration: 1 year (renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability)
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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