Mission and objectives

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favouritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education, hygiene/sanitation and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfil their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Context

UNICEF Mozambique is currently finalizing a comprehensive Situation Analysis (SitAn) that assesses the situation of children and adolescents in the country and informs the next Country Programme Document (CPD). The SitAn is a long analytical document that compiles evidence across sectors including health, education, protection, WASH, social protection and climate. To support the finalization of the report, UNICEF is seeking an Online Volunteer to assist with the technical editing and formatting of the document to ensure consistency, accuracy of references and overall quality of presentation. The volunteer will contribute to strengthening the quality and usability of an important evidence product that will support policy dialogue and programming for children in Mozambique.

Task Description

Task description We are looking for one (1) Online Volunteer who, under the guidance of the Research and Data team, will support the final editing and formatting of the Situation Analysis report. In particular, the Online Volunteer is asked to: · Review the document and check consistency of references to tables, figures and charts throughout the report. · Verify and adjust the table of contents, figure lists and table lists to ensure correct referencing and pagination. · Standardize formatting across the document, including headings, captions, numbering and layout. · Ensure references and citations are consistently formatted according to agreed style. · Support minor language edits where needed to improve clarity and consistency. · Ensure the document is well structured and ready for final publication. The document will be shared with the volunteer together with any formatting guidelines or templates to follow. The Online Volunteer will have the opportunity to contribute to a key UNICEF analytical product that informs strategic planning and policies for children.

Competencies and values

Living conditions and remarks