Editing & Proofreading support for Evidence-Based Decision-Making

Mission and objectives

UN Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN's global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in 166 countries, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. As they develop local capacity, they draw on the people of UNDP and our wide range of partners. In Ukraine, four development focus areas define the structure of UNDP's assistance activities. These include democratic governance; prosperity, poverty reduction and MDGs; local development and human security; and energy and environment. In each of these thematic areas, UNDP tries to ensure balance between policy and advocacy work, capacity building activities and pilot projects.UNDP established its presence in Ukraine in 1993.

Context

The Data & Insights Thematic Team, as a cross-cutting enabler within the Policy and Programme Coherence Unit, supports the coherent and effective use of data and evidence across UNDP Ukraine. Online Volunteers will support the review, editing, and proofreading of AI-generated translations and English-language materials, including online news, institutional publications, assessments, and research outputs. The Volunteers will be expected to review and refine texts to ensure that they are clear, concise, coherent and appropriate for their intended audience, while maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the source information. This is an Online Volunteering opportunity; please read the conditions that apply to online volunteering.

Task Description

The volunteer will provide proofreading, editing and editorial support to help ensure the quality, accuracy, and consistency of materials supporting UNDP Ukraine’s programme management activities. Estimated workload: The Online Volunteer is expected to review and proofread approximately 25 pages of materials per week, depending on the length and complexity of the materials. The exact volume may vary depending on the length, complexity, and nature of the materials. The assignment will include:

• Reviewing and proofreading AI-generated translations of materials, including reports, briefs, summaries, web content and other knowledge products, for language, grammar, consistency, clarity and readability.
• Editing and adapting AI-generated translations to ensure accurate meaning, appropriate terminology, logical flow and professional English.
• Checking materials for consistency in terminology, institutional names, geographical references, programme-related terminology and other terms, in line with agreed UNDP terminology and editorial conventions.
• Flagging unclear, outdated, or conflicting information for further review or clarification.
• Supporting the preparation and finalization of Thematic Digests, Community Profiles, analytical summaries, and other knowledge products, including editorial review of the materials. The Volunteers will receive onboarding training, weekly e-meetings, and regular feedback and support regarding the assignment. Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by an interview. Free of charge Please consider that Online Volunteers do not receive any volunteer living allowances or any other kind of financial compensation or benefits. For further information, please visit this website: https://www.unv.org/become-online-volunteer

Competencies and values

Living conditions and remarks