
Portuguese Proofreader for the 2027–2030 Cooperation Framework
Category | Grade:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:3 Aug 2026Job ID:1784888021270926Posted on:20 Jul 2026
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
- Translation & Language Services
- 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