Technical Editor and Report Development Consultant for the Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Filipino Child (LCSFC) Mid-Study ReportNew

This output-based consultancy will turn UNFPA’s technical Mid-Study Report on the Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Filipino Child into a publication-ready flagship product. Working with UNFPA Philippines and the USC-OPS research team, the editor will strengthen narrative flow, edit and harmonize text and visuals, and deliver a full report and abridged publication for policy and public audiences.

• Review the report structure, narrative flow and coherence and prepare an editorial development strategy
• Recommend editorial restructuring and prepare an editorial workplan with UNFPA
• Produce technical and substantive copy-edits for the Mid-Study Report
• Refine the introduction, executive summary, chapter transitions, conclusions and policy messaging
• Harmonize terminology, style, figures, tables and references while ensuring consistency with annexes
• Prepare the final publication-ready manuscript in editable format and incorporate UNFPA and partner comments
• Develop an abridged report that synthesizes key findings, messages and policy implications
• Prepare publication-ready tables, figures, call-out boxes and visual elements for the abridged report

• First-level university degree in communications, journalism, English, development studies, economics, demography, public policy, public health, social sciences or a related field plus at least two years of relevant professional experience, or an advanced university degree in a relevant field
• Prior relevant professional experience in technical editing, report writing, publication development or knowledge product development
• Demonstrated experience editing and developing publication-ready research reports or policy publications
• Excellent technical writing and editing skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English

• Familiarity with organizational branding and publication standards is an advantage
• Familiarity with demographic, population or development issues is highly desirable
• Previous work with UN agencies, government, research institutions or development organizations is an advantage

• Technical and substantive copy-editing
• Synthesizing complex research into accessible publications
• Strengthening narrative flow while preserving technical accuracy
• Harmonizing language, terminology, style, tables, figures and references
• Document layout, formatting and application of organizational branding standards

• MS Word

• Services are deliverable- and output-based, with occasional meetings at the UNFPA Country Office in Mandaluyong City
• Deliverables include an editorial review and publication development plan, an edited Mid-Study Report in MS Word, and an abridged report in editable format
• Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance and other administrative requirements