Empleos en el PNUD - 74488- International English Language Editor.

International English Language Editor.

Localidad :

Home based

Tipo de contrato :

Individual Contract

Fecha de comienzo del contrato :

Fecha límite de postulación :

15-Sep-17 (Medianoche Nueva York, Estados Unidos)

Nivel de puesto :

International Consultant

Duración del contrato inicial :

60 working days over a period of 6 months.

Idiomas requeridos :

Árabe Inglés

Duración esperada del puesto :

60 working days over a period of 6 months.

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Antecedentes

The Arab Knowledge Project (AKP) is a partnership between UNDP and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF). Originally established in 2007, the partnership resulted in the production of a series of reports known as the Arab Knowledge Reports1 that document key challenges and opportunities to building effective knowledge-based societies in Arab countries, with a particular focus on youth and skills development.
Aiming to widen the partnership’s scope of impact and reach, as well as support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted globally in 2015, UNDP and MBRF reinforced their strategic collaboration for five additional years (2016-2020). In this new phase, AKP launched the Arab
1 AKR 2009: Towards Productive Intercommunication for Knowledge”; AKR 2010/2011: “Building Future Generations for Knowledge Society”; AKR 2014: “Youth and Localisation of Knowledge.”
Knowledge Index (AKI) to assess the state of knowledge acquisition, dissemination and production across the Arab region. The index is designed to cover the most important pillars of development reliant on knowledge: Pre-university education, higher education, technical and vocational education and training (TVET); information and communications technology (ICT); economy, and research, development and innovation (RDI), in addition to the enabling environments. It builds on data obtained from globally-recognized institutions including UNESCO, World Bank, OECD, ILO, World Economic Forum, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and IEA Data Processing and Research Center, while taking into consideration the specific socio-cultural context, needs and challenges of the Arab region. AKP has also developed Knowledge4all digital portal, which contains the previous Arab Knowledge Reports, the Arab Knowledge Index in its two versions and the Arab Reading Index; and K4all mobile application to provide easily accessible data on knowledge within a development framework.
Throughout 2017, AKP has been preparing to produce the Knowledge Index, which is expected to become a global measure of knowledge accumulation and production covering more than 140 countries internationally. The Knowledge Index will be launched in November 2017 during the fourth Knowledge Summit organized by MBRF in Dubai. AKP is in the process of drafting a report to present the methodology, relevant technical notes, as well as the conceptual framework adopted in selecting the indicators and designing the global index. The final publication, which is being drafted in Arabic and translated into English, is not expected to exceed 75,000 words (including the Forewords, Table of Contents, References and Annexes).
To this end, UNDP is seeking consultancy services for editing the English translated version of the report, as well as proofreading the final text to ensure a coherent narrative. Qualified consultants will have experience working with similar projects with international organizations (preferably United Nations).

Deberes y responsabilidades

The consultant should work closely with the Arab Knowledge Project team to fulfill the following tasks:
• Edit the English translated version of the AKP publication with a view to ensure:
a. The spirit of the original text in Arabic;
b. Adequate translation of the terminology and content, ensuring consistency, both analytical and stylistic; general readability and accessibility to a broad readership (worldwide);
c. The structure and organization of the publication in a format consistent with UNDP standards (relating to grammar, punctuation and spelling);
d. The consistency in text, data and bibliography;
• Conduct a second round of technical editing and copy-editing for readability, including the sequencing, consistency (especially integration of text and boxes), style and punctuation, spelling and grammar;
2. Oversee the implementation of the UNDP corporate editorial guidelines while performing technical editing and copy-editing of the publication, concentrating on clarity and continuity, consistency, style and punctuation, spelling and grammar.
For additional information, please refer to ANNEX I – Terms of Reference

Competencias

Functional Competencies:

Strong analytical skills, fair and sound judgment;
Effectiveness in meeting tight deadlines;
High level of competency in English required;
Ability to work independently and achieve quality results with limited supervision and within tight schedules.

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.
Kindly refer to the Individual Consultant Procurement Notice and all related Annexes by visiting the below link:
http://www.lb.undp.org/content/lebanon/en/home/operations/procurement/
Please make sure to submit all the requested documents/information; otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Academic qualification:

University degree in English or Comparative Literature, Foreign Languages, Social sciences or any other relevant field;

Work Experience:

A minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience in professional translating and editing, including editing of international development reports or relevant materials;
Previous experience with UNDP style and understanding of publication requirements is a must.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English is required.

How to Apply:

1. Read the additional information and annexes on teh UNDP lebanon website at http://www.lb.undp.org/content/lebanon/en/home/operations/procurement/

2. The consultancy is open for all international consultants who meet the selection criteria and propose a competitive fee. Interested consultants are requested to apply only through this UNDP jobs portal.

Submissions through any other media will not be considered.

The application must include the P11 uploaded as word or PDF file to the UNDP job site.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.