Roster for Editors / Writers (English and Chinese languages)
UNU Macau invites highly motivated and committed local and international experts with relevant experience in editing / writing for project-based assignments supporting editorial outputs and publications of the Institute.
The offsite Writers/Editors support the Institute by drafting, editing, and compiling a variety of written products, including communications materials, grant proposals, and academic outputs in English or Chinese. Responsibilities of the Writers/Editors include the followings:
1. Produce written outputs for the Institute as per instructions
- Complete written tasks either in English and Chinese with grammatical precision, proper formatting, and adherence to house style and required standards
- Craft impactful speeches and keynotes in collaboration with Institute personnel to for high-profile events and official purposes
- Prepare draft and constantly review upon feedback
2. Content review
- Edit diverse outputs, such as but not limited to, scholarly articles, policy documents, reports, and specialized communications, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and coherence throughout
- Revise unclear or incorrect text
- Cross-check references and bibliographies to meet specific submission guidelines
3. Research dissemination
- Work closely with researchers and authors to uphold the integrity and accuracy of the academic outputs
- Draft, edit, and design research dissemination products in line with UNU-Macau, UNU, and UN style guidelines
4. Support across units
- Provide editorial support to various units within the Institute
Key performance indicators
- Timeliness and quality of the candidate’s own writing products
- Quality of editorial support and assistance with research and communications products / outputs
- Correctness, accuracy, and readability of all types of written products / outputs
- Flexibility in writing communication styles across scientific outputs and broader disseminations
Competencies
Values:
- Inclusion — take action to create an environment of dignity and respect for all, regardless of age, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, geography, grade, language, nationality, racial identity, religion, sex, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, social origin or any other aspect of identity
- Integrity — act ethically, demonstrating the standards of conduct of the United Nations and taking prompt action in case of witnessing unprofessional or unethical behaviour, or any other breach of UN standards
- Humility — demonstrate self-awareness and willingness to learn from others
- Humanity — act according to the purposes of the United Nations: peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet
Behaviours:
- Connect and collaborate — build positive relationships with others to advance the work of the United Nations and work coherently as One UN
- Analyse and plan — seek out and use data from a wide range of sources to understand problems, inform decision-making, propose evidence-based solutions and plan action
- Deliver results with positive impact — hold oneself and others accountable for delivering results and making a positive difference to the people and causes that the United Nations serves
- Learn and develop — pursue own learning and development and contribute to the learning and development of others
- Adapt and innovate — demonstrate flexibility, agility and the ability to think and act in novel ways
Qualifications
Education and certification
- Bachelor’s degree or above in languages studies (English or Chinese), journalism, Communications, literature or a related field.
Experience
Required
- At least five (5) years of professional experience as writer/editor, preferably in an academic and/or international setting.
- Knowledge of academic writing and formal publishing — competencies, requirements, protocols.
- Outstanding command of written English language or in Chinese language.
- Professional experience in copy-editing scholarly, policy, or other types of writing for diverse audiences.
- Experience in drafting reports, communications, presentations, and gathering statistics is required.
- Strong attention to details and excellent proofreading skills.
- Working knowledge and experience using MS Office. Working knowledge of anti-plagiarism detection software, Framemaker, LaTeX, and EndNote would be an advantage.
- Ability to multi-task work with minimal supervision, and often times none relying on own judgement and subject matter expertise/experience, with a high level of resilience. A keen eye for detail and problem-solving.
- Knowledge of the UN systems is an advantage; previous experience of working in international development organizations would be an asset.
Language Requirements:
- English editors/writers need to be exceptionally fluent in both written and verbal English
- Chinese editors/writers need to be exceptionally fluent in both written and verbal Chinese
- Knowledge of Cantonese is an asset.
Selection process:
Individual will be evaluated according to the following:
Stage 1: Establishing a Roster:
• All applicants will be screened against the minimum requirements specified above for inclusion on a long list.
• Long-listed applicants will be evaluated through a desk review and/or interview against the following criteria based on evidence in the submitted application:
- Academic qualifications
- Relevant professional experience
- Demonstrated competencies
Successful candidates will be included in the UNU-Macau Experts Roster for a period of 2 years.
Inclusion in the roster does not guarantee a contract with UNU Macau.
Stage 2: Contracting:
When a request for services arises, the Institute shall contact relevant individual(s) with the Terms of Reference, work requirement and dates of the assignment seeking confirmation of availability.
Remuneration
Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and based on the work capacity and schedule of delivery. This contract carries no entitlement to paid annual leave nor sick leave.
Duration of contract
General conditions of contracts for the service of consultants apply. Consultants will not hold international civil servant status nor be a ‘staff member’ as defined in the United Nations Staff Rules and Regulations.
Consultants engaged by UNU may not provide services for more than twenty-four months of accrued service within a period of thirty-six month calendar months.
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Starting date
Immediate
How to Apply
To apply to UNU, you will not need an account. Instead, we ask that you:
- Apply via the apply link;
- Fill out the UNU P11 Form (please avoid using similar forms provided by other United Nations organisations);
- Must provide a motivational statement (in the P11 refer to number 23); setting out how your qualifications and experience match the requirements of the position instead of a cover letter;
- Answer a few questions that are tailored to the position;
- Only upload documents as requested.
- Applications that do not include all the requested information will not be considered.
- You may wish to refer to the UN Values and Behaviours Framework for more information.
Application Deadline
Until filled
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview, background checks, and references.
