Current Opportunities at UN Women

• UN Women in the Pacific region is currently seeking a proficient Copy Editor to optimize written content, ensuring all publications and written outputs are of high quality, clear and engaging.

Duties And Responsibilities
The Copy Editor Consultant under this contract is responsible for:

• Editing a variety of content types to produce high-quality, reader-friendly, accessible, timely, results-based donor reports, programme and corporate communications materials, articles, blogs, op-eds, features, policy research reports and other materials to ensure clarity, coherence, accuracy, and adherence aligned with UN Women's style and messaging guidelines.
• Maintaining consistent writing style, tone, and voice across different content formats.
• Conducting thorough fact-checking and verification of facts, references, and data to uphold credibility in all edited materials.
• Adapting writing styles to suit diverse formats and target audiences, from academic and formal to promotional and advocacy focused.
• Collaborating closely with content creators and stakeholders to refine content and align with project objectives.
• Effectively managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and delivering edited content promptly.
• Maintaining confidentiality, handling sensitive information with discretion, and upholding professional integrity.

Expected Deliverables
The expected deliverables for the Copy Editor Consultant include:

• Edited articles, blogs, op-eds, features, publications, and other written materials that demonstrate clarity, coherence, accuracy, and adherence to UN Women's style and messaging guidelines.
• Verified and fact-checked references, ensuring credibility and accuracy in all edited content.
• Consistent writing style, tone, and voice across different formats, tailored to diverse audiences and communication objectives.
• Timely delivery of edited materials, meeting project deadlines and ensuring high standards of quality assurance.
• Adapted writing styles that effectively communicate UN Women's initiatives and priorities, enhancing contextual relevance where applicable.
• Documented feedback and recommendations to improve content quality and alignment with project goals.
• Maintained confidentiality and adherence to ethical standards in handling sensitive information and maintaining professional integrity.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated on industry trends and best practices in editing.

Competencies
Core Values:

• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
• Accountability
• Creative Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Inclusive Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading by Example

Functional Competencies:

• Grammar, Spelling, and Vocabulary: Strong command of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and consistency in style and formatting.
• Fact-Checking: Ability to research and verify facts, dates, names, and other information for accuracy.
• Deadline Management: Efficiently work under tight deadlines, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
• Adaptability: Adjust editing approach to suit different projects and audiences.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency with word processing software and editing tools like track changes.
• Collaboration: Effectively collaborate, provide input, and resolve editorial issues during the editing process.
• Demonstrated abilities and track record writing high-quality ARTICLES English-language reports and information.

Required Skills and Experience
Education and Certification:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in English, Journalism, Social sciences, or other related fields is required.
• A first-level university degree with two (2) additional years of progressively responsible experience at the national and/or international level may be accepted in lieu of Master’s degree.

Experience:

• At least 2 years (Master's degree) or 4 years (first-level university degree) of relevant working experience in writing, journalism, copy-editing and media production.
• Demonstrated experience in editing similar types of written content, supported by a portfolio, P11 form, or CV.
• Experience collaborating with UN agencies or other international organizations is beneficial.
• Strong communication and editorial skills are advantageous.
• Proven experience in copy-editing, particularly with materials similar to those handled by UN Women.
• Portfolio demonstrating proficiency in editing various content types, including articles, reports, op-eds, and publications.
• Mastery of grammar, punctuation, and syntax, ensuring clarity, coherence, and adherence to UN Women’s style guidelines.
• Proficiency in editing software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs) and familiarity with content management systems.
• Ability to work with live documents efficiently, meeting quick turnaround times and adapting to project requirements.
• Knowledge or experience with Pacific region contexts, cultures, and issues is desirable for enhanced editorial relevance.
• Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and adapting to diverse content needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, collaborating effectively with content creators, stakeholders, and UN Women personnel.
• Adherence to copyright laws and ethical standards in editing and handling sensitive information.
• Offering additional editorial services, such as formatting and document preparation, is advantageous.
• Experience working in the Pacific region is beneficial for contextual understanding and relevance.

Languages:

• Strong command of English both written and oral.
• Good command of Pacific vernacular is an asset, as evidenced through P11.
• Computer literacy and ability to effectively use office technology equipment, MS Office, ability to build/adapt databases using accessible software.

APPLICATION DEADLINE :

28-Jul-24

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• The Regional Strategic Planning Specialist works closely with the Regional Coordination Specialist, the Regional Monitoring & Reporting Specialist/Focal Point and the Regional Operation Manager, as well as the rest of RO colleagues and CO colleagues in the region. They also coordinate with other Regional Strategic Planning Specialists in other ROs to facilitate cross-regional learning and peer-to-peer support mechanism. In carrying out the functions, they coordinate and collaborate closely with relevant HQ Divisions and units, including the Strategy, Planning, Resources and Effectiveness Division (SPRED) and the Policy, Programme and Inter-Governmental Division (PPID), in order to ensure the implementation of corporate policy, procedures, guidance and systems associated with the strategic planning and results management in their respective region.

Duties And Responsibilities
Provide strategic planning and RBM-related guidance and technical support to the UN Country Teams (UNCTs) and UN Women COs in the region for development of UNSDCFs through the inter-agency regional mechanism, such as Peer Support Group (PSG), in close collaboration with Regional Coordination Specialist:

• Substantively support and contribute to the inter-agency strategic planning processes at the regional and country levels, by coordinating with PSG co-chairs and participating in PSG meetings and related activities related to strategic planning, RBM, monitoring and reporting;
• Review draft Roadmaps, Common Country Assessment (CCA) and UNSDCFs from the perspective of strategic planning, RBM and monitoring/reporting, in line with the guidance/standard from DCO, in close collaboration with Regional Coordination Specialist;
• Provide additional technical support to UNCTs and Results Groups, upon request, in relation to UNSDCFs, joint work plans, RBM capacity development, monitoring and reporting;
• Provide guidance and technical support to UN Women COs in the areas of strategic planning, RBM, monitoring and reporting related to UNSDCFs, Joint Workplans and the UN Info platform, clarifying the alignment and linkage with UN Women Strategic Plan, Strategic Notes, workplans and UN Women Results Management System (RMS).

Provide strategic guidance, technical support and quality assurance to UN Women COs in the areas of strategic planning, RBM and UN Women Result Management System (RMS):

• Provide guidance, technical support and quality assurance to UN Women Country Offices in the region to ensure the quality and timely submission and finalization of Strategic Notes, ensuring the full alignment with the respective UNSDCFs and in line with UN Women's relevant corporate policies, procedures and guidance;
• Provide guidance, technical support and quality assurance to UN Women Country Offices in the region to ensure the quality and timely submission and finalization of workplans, in line with UN Women's relevant corporate policies, procedures and guidance;
• Lead and manage the regional level review and appraisal process of workplans from COs, in collaboration with the relevant RO colleagues, to ensure quality in the region to facilitate the approval of those CO workplans by Regional Director;
• Provide guidance and support to COs to ensure amendments of Strategic Notes and workplans are completed in a timely manner in line with relevant corporate procedure, in coordination with HQ;
• Provide guidance, technical support and training to strengthen the capacity of COs in the areas of RBM in relation to strategic planning;
• Provide guidance and technical support, upon request, when a CO conducts Mid-Term Review (MTR) of their Strategic Note;
• Provide guidance and technical support to COs to ensure the effective use of RMS for the planning processes.

Leads and coordinate the strategic planning processes at the regional level;

• Lead and manage the overall processes and coordinate within RO and with COs in the region to develop a new Strategic Note, ensuring the timely submission and quality in line with the relevant corporate policies, procedures and guidance;
• Lead the overall processes and coordinate within the RO to develop and finalize workplans of the RO, ensuring the timely submission and quality in line with the relevant corporate policies, procedures and guidance documents;
• Lead and manage the amendment process of Strategic Note and workplan of RO in line with relevant corporate procedure and in coordination with SPRED/SPU;
• Provide RBM-related guidance and technical support to RO personnel to improve strategic planning in RO;
• Provide guidance and technical support to personnel in the RO to ensure the effective use of RMS for RO's planning processes;
• Provide support to the Regional Operations Manager for matters relating to the Regional Quarterly Business Review (QBR), the Regional Risk Management process and the development of the regional Office Typology and physical presence setup.

Contribute to HQ-led corporate initiatives in the areas of Strategic Planning and RBM in close collaboration with HQ to ensure the field perspectives and needs are reflected in those corporate initiatives:

• Contribute to corporate level strategic planning exercises associated with UN Women Strategic Plan, including development of new Strategic Plan and Mid-Term Review of Strategic Plan;
• Contribute to development, revision and roll-out of relevant corporate policies, procedure and guidance in the areas of strategic planning and RBM;
• Contribute to development/revision of corporate RBM capacity development resources and tools in the areas of strategic planning;
• Contribute to development/enhancement of corporate systems in the areas of strategic planning and results management;
• Contribute to enhancement of UN Women's Transparency Portal to improve publishing of planning data;
• Contribute to cross-regional and corporate level knowledge exchange and learning on strategic planning and RBM in close collaboration with other Regional Strategic Planning Specialists and HQ colleagues;
• Coordinate and collaborate with HQ to support the preparation of sessions with the Executive Board associated with Strategic Notes, as needed.

Oversee documentations in the areas of strategic planning and RBM within the Regional Office and contribute to audits and evaluations:

• Ensure Strategic Notes and workplans of RO and COs in the region are fully updated in the corporate systems and documented with amendments, ensuring the readiness for future audits and evaluations;
• Contribute to internal/external audits, corporate/regional evaluations, other assessment/reviews and reporting requirements, by providing necessary data, information and documents associated with UNSDCFs, Strategic Notes and workplans from the region.

Other functions;

• Contribute to the corporate level monitoring and reporting requirements, such as the Executive Director's Annual Report (EDAR) to the Executive Board on the implementation of UN Women Strategic Plan and UN Women's Transparency Portal.
• Provide guidance and technical support to Country Offices to support planning of monitoring and reporting work at the planning stage of Strategic Notes, workplans and projects in line with the corporate requirements.

Lead and manage personnel under their supervision:

• Manage the performance of personnel under their supervision by providing managerial direction, guidance and leadership as well as performance feedback and coaching;
• Ensure performance assessment are completed on time and identify learning and development opportunities to support personnel's engagement;
• Ensure all personnel under their supervision are fully aware of UN Women's workplace relations policies.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation:
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

• The incumbent supervises the Regional Monitoring and Reporting Specialist (P3) and G6 Programme Associate

Competencies
Core Values:

• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
• Accountability
• Creative Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Inclusive Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading by Example

Functional Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of strategic planning and RBM;
• Excellent knowledge of UN system and understanding of inter-agency strategic planning processes;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Ability to promote and monitor inclusion of gender-specific results, indicators, targets and activities in various planning frameworks;
• Ability to conceptualize and convey strategic vision;
• Ability to support others to strengthen their knowledge and skills in the areas of strategic planning

Required Skills and Experience
Education and Certification:

• Master's degree or equivalent in development-related disciplines, Social Sciences, Political Science, Development Studies, Public Administration, Gender, or a related field is required;
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• At least 7 years of progressively responsible development experience that combines strategic and managerial leadership in development cooperation, international relations, public administration or a related field is required;
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in Results-Based Management (RBM) and strategic planning, including managing and coordinating the development of strategy, multi-year planning documents, work plans, and/or programme documents at the country, regional and/or international levels is required;
• Experience in providing guidance and technical support for development of Theory of Change, results frameworks, logical frameworks and indicators for programmes/projects, to ensure the minimum standard of RBM is required;
• Experience in inter-agency strategic planning work related to UNDAF/UNSDCFs at the country, regional or international level is required;
• Experience in developing RBM resources and tools is desirable;
• Experiences in conducting RBM training, as a trainer, to personnel and/or external partners to support results-based planning, monitoring and reporting is desirable;
• Experience in the use of a modern web-based results management system, is desirable