Organization Mission

UNDP operates in over 170 countries and territories, working to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. We support countries in developing strong policies, skills, partnerships, and institutions to help sustain their progress.

The UNDP Regional Bureau for Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (RBEC) operates through its Istanbul Regional Hub and works in close collaboration with 18 Country Offices across Europe and Central Asia.

Context

The Gender Team at the UNDP Istanbul Regional Hub (IRH) in Istanbul, Türkiye, has developed a regional report on empowering women in STEM and the Green Economy in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. This report requires professional design and layout before publication. We are seeking an experienced online volunteer to support the design, layout, and visual presentation of these reports.

The selected online volunteer will have a unique opportunity to further enhance professional skills in an international development context, expand cross-cultural communication abilities, and contribute to impactful work that promotes gender equality in the region.

Key Responsibilities

The Online Volunteer will be responsible for editing and proofreading the regional report to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency in language, style, and formatting. The expected workload includes a 38 page report.

The Online Volunteer will:

Edit and proofread the report for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and overall language quality.

Ensure consistency in terminology, style, and formatting across the report.

Check for clarity, coherence, and logical flow of content, making suggestions for improvement where necessary.

Verify that references, footnotes, and annexures are correctly formatted.

Coordinate regularly with each other to align on editing standards and resolve any discrepancies.

Liaise with the Gender Team to clarify content, incorporate feedback, and address any questions.

Ensure that the final versions are ready for publication, adhering to UNDP guidelines (to be provided).

Required Skills and Experience

Experience in editing and proofreading technical or academic publications.

Excellent command of written English, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Familiarity with international development, social protection and care, gender equality, or related topics is an asset.

Experience working with style guides and publication standards.