Professional English Language Editor (Retainer)

Myanmar is one of UNOPS leading offices in Asia, acting as fund manager for three of the largest development programmes in the country, namely the Three Millennium Development Goal Fund (3MDG), the Livelihoods and Food Security Trust Fund (LIFT) and the Joint Peace Fund (JPF). In addition, UNOPS Myanmar is Principal Recipient for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Myanmar and Cambodia, and for the Global Funds Regional Artemisinin-resistance Initiative targeting drug resistant malaria in the Greater Mekong sub-region. UNOPS provides procurement, infrastructure and project management services to a wide range of organizations in the country, including the Government of Myanmar, international development partners, other UN agencies, NGOs and INGOs. UNOPS Myanmar plays a critical role in ensuring that the quality of services provided to its partners meets stringent requirements of speed, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

In February 2009, MMOC was selected by the Myanmar Country Coordination Mechanism for the Global Fund as one of two Principal Recipients of the Global Fund grants for Myanmar. The implementation of the grants has commenced in January 2011.

In August 2013, MMOC was selected by the Regional Steering Committee for the Artemisinin-resistance Initiative for the GFATM as Regional Principal Recipient of the GFATM regional grant for the Greater Mekong Sub-region (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam). The implementation of the grant has commenced in January 2014.

Editing should be done in accordance with formal English editing style and guidelines on documents such as newsletters, web content, standard operating procedures, manuals, reports, and other documents related to the implementation of the Global Fund grants in Myanmar. This will support efficient external and internal flow of information towards effective reach to its internal team, donor, public, partners, and other UN agencies. It will consist of the following duties and responsibilities:

• It is important to carry clear reading at a level of understanding appropriate to a range of target audiences–donors, Myanmar Health Sector Coordinating Committee (M-HSCC), Global Fund (GF)’s secretariat, Ministry of Health and Sports, International and Local NGOs, UN agencies, Community-based Groups and beneficiaries.
• Grammar, style, format and the content should be edited as well as the structure of content for a logical flow of ideas, and consistency in terminology, capitalization, spelling, abbreviations, repetition, data, acronyms, notes, and references.
• Proactively take measures to ensure content cohesiveness, and confirm consistency and accuracy giving attention to detail figures presenting achievements over the years with logical discussion and analysis.
• Restructuring text where necessary to convey clear, succinct and convincing messages with knowledge of the terminologies used.
• Edit the captions, footnotes, headings for selected photographs, charts, and other graphic elements appropriately with sound knowledge of the purpose of the subject highlighted.
• Seek relevant feedback for clarification to make sure relevancy, accuracy and logical organization of ideas.
• Final proofreading of the designed layout version for publication.
• Submit the final version for publication in a word file and/or PDF file.
• It is important to be obliged to work within the required deadlines and be available for comments and corrections.

Deliverables

The editor should deliver edited documents (newsletters, web content, standard operating procedural manuals, reports and other relevant documents) as assigned, upon demand, and within the agreed and required deadlines.

Monitoring and Progress Control

The progress on the edition of the required documents will be monitored for timeliness, accuracy, relevancy, and quality.

a)     Education

• A bachelor's degree in Social Science, Journalism, Public Policy and Administration, Preventive Health, and Development or other relevant field is required. A master’s degree in these areas will be an asset.

b)    Experience

• At least two years of professional editing experience in similar and related fields is required.
• Familiarity with languages and terminology of the United Nations is an advantage.
• Prior experience of editing in similar fields and familiarity with the UN work is an asset.
• Prior editing experience for donor reports, progress reports in the field of humanitarian assistance and health-related fields is an asset.

• Good editing skills with the capacity to detect and understand nuances in the text, and strong understanding of the purpose and requirements of the subject matter.
• Solid computer skill and familiarity with electronic publishing software, graphic design and web design software.
• Proficiency in word processing software and interactive technologies (Word, in Design, Page Maker, illustrator etc.)
• Knowledge of context of Myanmar and prior working experience with the Myanmar Health Sector is an asset.

• Knowledge of various related topics and concepts, and ability to use all sources of reference.
• Ability to work independently and maintain an adequate speed and volume of output.

c)    Language

• Fluency in English is mandatory.  
• Knowledge of a second UN language is an advantage.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.