National and international Professional Writer/Editor consultant,Conakry-Home based, UNICEF Guinee Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation section,2.5 months.596145

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, the right to learn.

How can you make a difference?

The consultant will make the following editions:

1.Check for and correct redundancies, spelling, or grammar mistakes, improve the language.

2. Proofread the overall report to ensure that the content is relevant and clearly understandable to external audience and adjust where necessary.

3. Check for coherence amongst Programme components throughout the document, including statistical data used.

4. Ensure full compliance with the 2026 COAR Instructions.

5. Editing and proofreading all content to ensure clarity, coherence, and consistency with UNICEF’s style guidelines.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  TMC0006732 external TOR.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

       QUALIFICATIONS / SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE/ COMPETENCIES (CORE/TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL) / LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE ASSIGNMENT  

Minimum Qualifications required:Masters.Master degree ( BAC+5) in Communication, Social Sciences, development studies, or other relevant fields.

Years of Experience/ Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

Work Experience:

• At least 5 years of proven relevant experience in the field of professional English and French writing, editing of national and international development reports.
• Previous annual reports writing experience, particularly UNICEF reports, will be considered as an asset.
• Sound knowledge and skills on results-based reporting, monitoring and evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience in working with UNICEF would be an asset.
• Capacity to work under pressure and deliver quality inputs to meet deadlines.

Language Requirements:French and English.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

• Excellent report writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise, and compelling narratives.
• Demonstrated experience in results-based reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and performance reporting.
• Ability to review and validate quantitative and qualitative data for accuracy, consistency, and coherence.
• Strong understanding of Results-Based Management (RBM) principles and UNICEF programming frameworks.
• Proven ability to transform technical programme content into audience-friendly communication products.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality assurance skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including document formatting, editing, track changes, and document quality control.
• Strong commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and professional ethics.

Desirables:

• Strong understanding of UNICEF programming, child rights, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Familiarity with UNICEF Country Office Annual Reporting (COAR) processes and reporting requirements is highly desirable.

Applicants are required to submit:

• A technical proposal including their understanding of the assignment, proposed methodology, training approach and sample workplan;
• A financial proposal.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template)  TMC0006732 FINANCIAL PROPOSAL.docx
• A detailed technical proposal including their understanding of the assignment, proposed methodology, training approach and sample workplan.