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Portuguese Proofreader for the 2027–2030 Cooperation Framework

UN RCOMozambiqueRemote
Category | Grade:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:3 Aug 2026Job ID:1784888021270926Posted on:20 Jul 2026
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Overview

The online volunteer proofreads the Portuguese version of Mozambique’s 2027–2030 UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, correcting language and formatting, enforcing inclusive UN editorial conventions, resolving cross-reference inconsistencies and delivering tracked and publication-ready versions.

Department: Mozambique Resident Coordinator Office

Languages

Required: Portuguese

Desired: English

Job Areas

  1. Translation & Language Services
  2. Content, Video & Creative Production

Minimum Experience

Not listed

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Proofread Portuguese grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax and typography
  • Standardize capitalization, numbering, headings, abbreviations and formatting
  • Verify tables, figures, annexes, page references and cross-references
  • Apply United Nations editorial conventions and inclusive language
  • Flag apparent inconsistencies without changing substantive content
  • Incorporate consolidated review comments
  • Deliver tracked-changes and clean publication-ready versions

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Portuguese-language teaching, communications, journalism, linguistics or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience proofreading or editing professional Portuguese publications, reports or policy documents
  • Excellent written Portuguese
  • Ability to work accurately under tight deadlines and maintain confidentiality

Skills

Portuguese proofreadingCopy editingEditorial consistencyInclusive languageDocument quality assuranceCross-reference checking

Tools

Microsoft Word Track Changes

Additional info

  • Online volunteer assignment