UNDP Jobs - 88081- Consultancy for Local Writer/Editor (Only for Mald

Consultancy for Local Writer/Editor (Only for Maldivian Nationals)

Location :

Male', MALDIVES

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

03-Nov-2019

Application Deadline :

28-Oct-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

25 working days over 2.5 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The Island Life Magazine is an annual publication by UNDP Maldives which comprises of a collection of human-interest stories around UNDP’s initiatives, interviews with selected government and private sector representatives, fast facts and project briefs amongst others. Human-interest stories will be the primary focus of the publication that will aim to bring in the viewpoints of communities and individuals on how such initiatives had made positive impacts on their lives

The first issue Island Life Magazine published in 2016 focuses on Climate Change adaptation and local solution to development challenges in the Maldives by communities through UNDP support. The second issue focuses on the work UNDP is doing together with our partners to address development challenges and the third covers varying perspective from the Government, civil society, development partners and the private sector. The theme for this year’s issue is Climate Action in line with the recent UN Climate Action Summit 2019 calling for increased ambition and efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities

The editor will deliver the following services to UNDP Maldives under the supervision of UNDP Communications Officer

Develop a timeline for Island Life Magazine content development
Information/Project details for the year 2019 will be provided to the editor from UNDP Maldives. Editor will creatively copy-write with a style that is passionate, persuasive to join causes and modern.
Provide UNDP with first draft for comments/feedback by agreed deadline
Ensure timely incorporation of feedback received from UNDP into draft.
Provide UNDP with second draft for comments/feedback by agreed deadline.
Ensure timely incorporation of feedback received from UNDP into final draft.
Edit draft foreword by UNDP Resident Representative
Ensure all references are in order, requesting source information for statistics, tables and figures when such information is missing
Proof-read final texts as laid out by designer to ensure text and associated graphics are in order, progress with a flow and is error free.

EXPECTED OUTPUT/DELIVERABLE

First draft of Island Life Magazine
Final draft of Island Life Magazine

DURATION

The consultant is expected to work 25 days over a period of 2.5 months

Competencies

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UN/UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
Ability to conduct research and analysis and strong synthesis skills
Builds strong relationships with stakeholders, focuses on impact and result for the stakeholders and responds positively to critical feedback; consensus-oriented
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills;
Regional and National Knowledge is highly desirable
Ability to write reports particularly for International Funded project
Demonstrates ability to manage complexities and work under pressure, as well as conflict resolution

Required Skills and Experience

Education

University degree in communications, journalism or development-related field.

Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience as an editor producing/editing relevant publications and products
Experience in editing materials for development-related organizations;
Experience with UNDP is an advantage
Proven record or writing and/or editing in the area of private

Language requirement

Fluent in English and Dhivehi.

Application Documents

The application must include a letter of interest to undertake this task, the CV and a financial proposal (indicating the daily fee (in MVR). The CV must capture all past related work experiences. Interested parties are requested to quote an all-encompassing daily fee for their services.
Portfolio/Sample work
The applicant must also submit the reference letters from past supervisors/clients.
Please combine all the documents into one single file, as the system will allow for only one document to be uploaded.
We will only accept online applications