Editor - Retainer, Multiple positions

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world.  UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects.  Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement, and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors, and United Nations organizations. 

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist, and working closely with colleagues within UNOPS and offices across the organization, the Editor will provide high-quality editing and proofreading services for Executive Board-related reports and products. 

The Editor should possess strong attention to detail and will be tasked with ensuring all written content is free from spelling and grammatical errors, factually accurate, adheres to the United Nations style guide and meets UNOPS high-quality content standards.   

The Editor should demonstrate a professional, client-oriented approach and will be responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient provision of services, confidentiality as needed, and the timely delivery of assignments and commitments in accordance with timelines agreed on.

The Editor will report to the Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist. The scope of work includes but is not limited to the following: 

Edit official documents pertaining to UNOPS; edit the decisions during the three yearly sessions of the Executive Board (requires physical presence); serve as rapporteur of the session for the UNOPS segment of the Executive Board, keeping record of the Board’s meeting discussions on UNOPS, provide editing support on an ad-hoc basis in relation to UNOPS official documentation for submission to the Board.

• Advanced university (Master’s) degree, preferably in journalism, communications, social sciences, or other relevant areas of expertise.

• University Degree (Bachelor’s degree / first level) with two additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

• Minimum of five years relevant experience in writing, editing or similar communications-focused role

• Experience writing, proofreading and copy editing parliamentary documentation for the United Nations.

• Fluency in English is required, with excellent English writing and copy editing skills

• Knowledge of French or Spanish would be an asset

1. Contract type: ICA - Retainer
2. Contract level: IICA2 (ICS10)
3. Contract duration: One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience requirements outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to considering all candidates in a fair and transparent manner, and we value diverse perspectives and experiences, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.



• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses ( they take around 4 hours to complete)  in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.