Online Volunteer — Proofreading the UNSDCF 2027–2030
Category | Grade:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:3 Aug 2026Job ID:1784888021270922Posted on:20 Jul 2026
Overview
The online volunteer proofreads Mozambique’s 2027–2030 UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, correcting language and formatting, checking tables and cross-references, applying inclusive UN editorial conventions and delivering tracked and clean versions ready for endorsement and publication.
Department: Resident Coordinator Office, Mozambique
Languages
Required: English
Job Areas
- Translation & Language Services
Minimum Experience
Not listed
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Proofread the final UNSDCF draft for language errors
- Standardise headings, numbering, abbreviations and formatting
- Verify tables, figures, annexes and cross-references
- Apply UN editorial conventions and inclusive language
- Flag inconsistencies without changing substantive content
- Deliver tracked-changes and publication-ready versions
Requirements
- University degree in English, communications, journalism, linguistics or a related field
- Demonstrated professional proofreading or copyediting experience
- Excellent command of written English
- Ability to work accurately under tight deadlines while maintaining confidentiality
Skills
ProofreadingCopyeditingEditorial consistencyInclusive languageDocument quality assuranceConfidential editing
Tools
Microsoft Word track changes
Additional info
- Online volunteer assignment with no fixed duty station