Responsibilities

1. Content production: Edit publications in adherence with UNEP’s guidelines; appraise editing needs for publications from structural to copy-editing for house style to knowledge management-related activities, like vocabulary lists and taxonomies; ensure narratives are sound and underpinned by peer-reviewed science and citations; streamline editing across teams; write and edit complex material for reports, publications and issue briefs; review launch assets for reports including key messages, copy for social media assets, video scripts, stories and press releases to promote relevant policy or science messages. 2. Coordination of publications editing : Plan and manage the daily work of a team of science editors to ensure smooth and timely coordination of the editing process, accuracy and compliance with the UNEP publications strategy; coordinate with other Divisions to streamline editing and ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities across divisions in the editing process by using guidance notes such as editing briefs; provide advice and updates to UNEP staff on publication editing services, standards, methods and approaches. 3. Team supervision: Supervise the publications unit including managing the team; recruiting and managing science editors, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment; Managing the publication unit’s financial resources in line with UNEP’s policies, procedures, regulations and rules; and increasing awareness across UNEP about availability of editing services with the ultimate goal to ensure high quality of UNEP publications.

4. Capacity building: Evaluate the results and impact of UNEP publications and report on developments, trends, and attitudes regarding UNEP; build networks; plan and develop outreach activities to create an understanding of the editing process for publications, including capacity building for science editors through guidelines and training. 5. Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Proven competence in writing and editing complex, scientific-technical reports and publications. Strong research and analytical skills. Up-to-date knowledge of science and environmental issues and current affairs. Ability to monitor and appraise progress against milestones. Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations. Establish effective collaboration and partnerships with officials at all levels inside and outside the organization. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors’ language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently. LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in science editing or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be acceptable in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Work Experience

Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in editing publications, journal articles or other type of content focused on the environment or other science-based topic is required. Experience managing editors is desirable. Experience working in an international context is desirable Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is desirable. NOTE: “Fluency equals a rating of “fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of “confident” in two of the four areas.