Editorial and Layout for Report Consultancy

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Thus, UNICEF in partnership with the Malaysian Association of Social Workers (MASW) is seeking to recruit a consultant to provide the following services: updating the content, copy editing and layout, of Social Service Workforce Strengthening Mapping Report
(English) and Executive Summary (Malay and English) as well as drafting Op-Ed and/or news articles to support the advocacy of social service workforce strengthening during the next three Parliamentary sessions (Estimated up to June 2024).
 
Work Assignments Overview:

• Updating and editing Mapping Report: Report was completed in 2022 and requires updating of some aspects to reflect latest announcements and initiatives of government, MWFCD and JKM organograms, etc. Consultant would need to review report and coordinate and liase with UNICEF, MWFCD and JKM colleagues to update and incorporate latest information in the report (in English for full report, and in Malay for Executive Summary only). 
• Tangible deliverable : Updated report including Executive Summary (76 pages of content and 8 pages of references and Annex) (in English for full report, and in Malay for Executive Summary)
• Design and proofread and develop accessible document of Mapping Report including Executive Summary (76 pages of content, 8 pages of references and Annex) (in PDF and print format)
• Tangible deliverable: Mapping Report with design, in accessible PDF format (in English) and print format
• Develop stand-alone document of Executive Summary for Malay and English versions for publication (in PDF (accessible PDF for English only) and print format) (it is currently available in English and Malay) (10 pages)
• Tangible deliverable: Develop stand-alone document of Executive Summary for Malay and English versions for publication (in PDF (accessible PDF for English only) and print format) (it is currently available in English and Malay) (10 pages)
• Draft three Op-Ed or news articles (around 800 words or less) to advocate for social service workforce strengthening and/or the Social Work Profession Bill using existing materials provided by UNICEF and information from Mapping Report. The target audience for this Op Ed and news articles will be the general public and decision-makers.

Tangible deliverable: One to three Op-Ed or news articles (around 800 words or less), upon discussion with UNICEF.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

• A bachelor degree in Communication, public relations, social sciences or another relevant field
• At least 5 years’ experience in the editing, writing media articles, copywriting and proof reading as well as creative design
• Experience working in the media as a journalist would be essential;
• Experience working with the UN is considered an asset;
• Sound writing and editing skills in English & Malay;
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines;
• Keen eye for detail;
• Competent in using Microsoft Office applications;

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/566768

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