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A draft of the publication has already been developed. As such, the Consultant – External Editor will work with UNDP Sri Lanka to further improve this draft, and ensure that it is a well-structured and coherent publication, that meets high-standards and quality.

Objectives:

• Work closely with UNDP Sri Lanka on strengthening the overall structure of the publication, including the content, scope, organization, design and style;
• Edit all aspects of the publication, especially focusing on language, grammar, and political sensitivities, without compromising the information that the author intended, following the UNDP Style Guide and United Nations Editorial Manual.

Expected Output:

• Finalized publication on "UNDP Sri Lanka - Achievements and Way Forward."

Responsibilities:

The Consultant – External Editor will be responsible for performing the following tasks:

• Provide input and suggest changes as necessary to the overall structure, including content, scope, organization, design and style;
• Edit (and/or re-write) all material of the publication. The editor should especially focus on language (clarity, flow, structure, word-breaks, consistencies in language, less jargon), grammar and spelling, as well as political sensitivities;
• Ensure that the layout and images used complement the text and are relevant.

The Role of UNDP:

UNDP will:

• Provide the consultant with all that is necessary to ensure that the consultant undertake the work with reasonable efficiency.

• Excellent writing and editing skills;
• Deliver high quality work on tight deadlines;
• Extensive experience in editing substantial reports, publications, documents in English;
• Familiarity with UNDP’s work in the country.
  

• Extensive experience in writing and editing substantial reports, publications and documents in English;
• Experience with UNDP style or similar style guide;
• Good knowledge of the UN system in general; UNDP and its development mandate in particular;
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and under tight time constraints;
• Deliver high quality work on tight deadlines;
• Experience on writing for/editing publications of international organizations.

Application:

Interested individual consultants or institutions must submit the following documents:

• Information to demonstrate their qualifications and experience: All support documents and below financial module must be part of the detailed CV and uploaded as one document;
• CV of consultant or nominated resource personnel including past experience in similar exercises;
• Examples and proof of similar work undertaken and successfully delivered within the last 3-5 years; Contact numbers of two non-related referees;
• Detailed financial proposal in USD with a clear indication of all inclusive fee per day (to include consultancy fee/honorarium/stationery/admin costs etc. All Inclusive Fee Per day (LKR); VAT (12%) ( If Applicable); Other (please specify).

Financial Proposal:

• The applicant must factor in all possible costs in his/her financial proposal including his/her daily consultancy fee, honorarium, additional HR cost (as required) such as translators and field assistants, communication cost such as telephone usage, printing cost, and stationary, and any other foreseeable costs in this exercise;
• The consultants/organizations are responsible for arranging their transportation, accommodation and other costs for any travel to the field (if required to) including driver, accommodation, fuel, and vehicle). The estimated transportation/accommodation cost (daily rate) should be submitted to UNDP for approval and endorsement prior to conducting the field work in order for it to be reimbursed by UNDP upon return from the field;
• Payments of the proposed fees to the consultants are based upon delivery of the services and products specified in the TOR;
• No costs other than what has been indicated in the financial proposal will be paid or reimbursed to the consultant or institution.