Editor - Assistive Technology (Retainer), Multiple positions

To deliver high-quality, on-demand expertise, the Editor will:

• Create, edit and revise various forms of ATscale communication products, including but not limited to technical publications, web-articles and social media texts in a consistent and coherent manner across all communication platforms.

• Edit and proofread written documents for clarity, accuracy, consistency and style :

  • Incorporate editorial changes electronically, using track changes as needed.

  • Prepare lists of changes or manually enter changes, as agreed.

  • Ensure correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and consistent use of UN and ATscale house style.

  • Verify appropriate word usage and eliminate jargon.

  • Check and correct numbers, units of measurement, and presentation of countries and proper names.

  • Edit titles, subheadings, table and figure legends for brevity, consistency, and parallel construction.

  • Check formatting of chapters, sections, paragraphs, lists, and captions for consistency.

  • Verify correct citation sequences and ATscale / UN house style for reference lists and bibliographies.

  • Ensure all written work is authentic, and adheres to accessibility guidelines.

• Improve readability and impact:

  • Monitor paragraph length and content, eliminating repetition and redundancy.

  • Reduce abbreviations and ensure essential abbreviations are spelled out on first mention.

  • Minimize excessive use of italics, boldface, and quotation marks.

  • Check for and address discriminatory language.

  • Prepare or edit the table of contents.

  • Advise on and support the drafting of the executive summary.

• Prepare for Layout:

  • Mark up electronic copies with instructions for the layout specialist.

  • Where relevant, ensure that files are print-ready, proofed and are in line with accessibility guidelines.

• Ensure all written work is authentic, original and appropriately cited and/or referenced.

• Strategically advise ATscale on editorial activities including but not limited to organization of online ATscale library and securing International Standard Book Number (ISBN).

• Other editing and writing tasks related to the communications of the secretariat, as required.

Travel may be required to attend in-person meetings.
Impact of  Results

The Editor's work will directly contribute to:

• Improved clarity, accuracy, and readability of ATscale documents.

• Enhanced professional image of ATscale and its outputs.

• Increased accessibility of information for a global audience.

• Adherence to UN editorial standards and UNOPS quality assurance processes.

• All documents are written and edited according to International, UN and academic standards and meet with accessibility guidelines

• Successfully meeting deadlines

• The technical editor will be paid based on days worked upon submissions of Certificates of Payment (COP).

Education

• An Advanced University Degree (Master`s degree or equivalent) preferably in English, journalism, communications or a related field is required.  

• A first level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in the related fields with an additional 2 years of experience may be considered in lieu of the Master`s degree.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in writing, content development and technical editing preferably within the UN system or International Organizations is required 

• Experience in the UN system or international organizations is required.

• Experience using the UN Editorial Manual  is required.

• Familiarity with UN editorial guidelines and terminology is required.

• Excellent knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and style and understanding of the use of International British English is required

• Proficiency in Google docs and track changes functionality is desirable

• Experience with accessibility guidelines is desirable

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.