Study legal review and copy editing

The consultant is responsible for legal review and copyediting of UN Women’s Al Hol Study in English. This study brings together the only UN led qualitative analysis on the background of individuals in Al Hol Camp. Given the geo-politically sensitive nature of the study, as well as the sensitive nature of the contents, it is important to ensure precision in relation to international law, as well as strong copy-editing of the final document.

The consultant will also be responsible for legally reviewing and copyediting of the study, jointly with the author.

Key Functions and Accountabilities:

In close consultation with the UN Women Regional Office for Arab States, UN Women Iraq Country Office and Peace and Security in HQ, the consultant will provide copyediting and proof-reading services for the short 9,000 word study, in accordance with the tasks and timelines specified below:

• Revising and editing the narrative sections of the publications to ensure clarity and continuity of the argument and focus of the report; clarity of structure and core themes of the study; internal consistency, both analytical and stylistic.
• Trimming text as applicable to fit the format and word count of the study.
• Adherence to the UN Editorial Manual and use the correct gender terminology as per the UN Women Gender term lexicon.
• Technical editing and copy-editing will concentrate on flow and clarity of argument, sequencing, consistency, especially between text and tables and figures and integration of text and boxes, content errors, style and punctuation, spelling and grammar.
• Ensuring that the statistical data used and referenced in the text are consistent with the data in the respective tables, figures, charts and maps (if any).
• Proof-reading the final publication after the design process, ensuring the final document text is free of typos and stylistic problems/errors.
• Copyediting and proofreading accompanying report materials including social media cards, factsheets, website material and key messages.
• Ensuring that the language used in the text is aligned with international human rights law, international humanitarian law, and other relevant legal instruments.

Technical Functional Competencies:

• Knowledge of gender issues.
• Expert knowledge of women, peace and security (WPS) and terrorism issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse environment;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Highly effective organization and planning skills and high attention to detail;
• Excellent analytical and research skills;
• Team player;
• Strong knowledge and use of computer office tools.
• Excellent drafting and editing skills across a range of reporting formats and requirements.
• Strong sense of responsibility, confidentiality and accountability.

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