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UNEP Finance Initiative Publications Editor Remote Job Available. Apply Today!

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UNEP Finance Initiative Publications Editor Remote Job Available. Apply Today!

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Job Details

Job Opening ID: 233728

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development

Job Family : Environmental Affairs

Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : GENEVA

Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme

Deadline : May 19, 2024

Job Overview

UNEP FI is seeking a dynamic and skilled Publications Editor/Manager to play a pivotal role in the organization’s publications planning process, editing, messaging consistency, quality control, and production. The primary objective of this role is to centralize support for all publication-related activities, ensuring the production of high-quality publications that align with UNEP FI’s key messages and style guide. The Publications Manager will play a critical role in enhancing the quality of reports.

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Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant will be responsible for various critical tasks related to the publications planning process, quality control, and production for UNEP FI’s publication work: • Publication Planning and Coordination: • Establish structured publications process in line with UNEP requirements and UNEP FI needs. • Develop editorial good practice guidance and content templates/frameworks for different types of publications (guidance, progress reports, position papers etc). • Develop publications strategy. • Advise on planning for editorial support, sub-editing and proofreading to develop and implement quality controls and prioritization process. • Maintain a comprehensive publication schedule to support the timely release of reports. • Maintain a schedule for translations of publications and support on quality controls for translated reports. • Collaborate with relevant teams and stakeholders to identify publication needs and priorities and advise on good practice for publications editorial and management. • Identify opportunities for collaboration between teams • Coordinate with UNEP FI communications and design teams on content and planning. • Establish and maintain relationships with contributors. • Contribute to the development of UNEP FI’s publication strategy. • Identify opportunities to improve content development and delivery. • Provide analytics of publications uptake and recommendations for continuous improvement. Editorial Support and Quality Control • Edit, sub-edit and proofread content for key publications. • Ensure publications align with UNEP FI’s objectives and messaging. • Coordinate external writers/editors to support UNEP FI’s publications process. • Help ensure the accuracy, clarity, and consistency of content. • Advise on adapting content to effectively reach target audiences through various communication channels. • Implement rigorous quality control processes to maintain high standards for all publications. • Review content to ensure it meets professional standards. • Ensure compliance with UNEP FI style guidelines and publication templates. Content creation • For flagship publications such as Progress Reports, Annual Overviews and Leadership Council Summary Reports, undertake desk-based research and coordinate with subject matter experts to write content.

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• Provide report summaries/key messages for web pages and social media and develop recommendations to enhance downloads of online publications through visual or other features/optimize go-to market strategies with customer focus. Proofreading: • Conduct thorough proofreading to help ensure the accuracy of information presented in publications. • Ensure proper citation and referencing of sources. • Review and revise drafts to ensure consistency with UNEP FI’s messaging and style guides. • Work closely with authors to address feedback and suggestions. Team Collaboration & Continual Improvement: • Implement continual improvements in the publication process. • Manage the budget allocated for writing/editorial support for publications. Outputs and Deliverables: • Timely and organized publications that align with UNEP FI’s mission and objectives. • Quality publications that engage the target audience. • Effective management of the publication schedule and distribution processes. • Consistent compliance with UNEP FI’s branding and publication guidelines. • Publications process monitored and organized • Clear and effective communications materials produced. • Publication strategy The consultant shall be under the overall supervision of Head of UNEP FI and report directly to Programme Management Officer, working in close coordination with UNEP FI’s Communications team.

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Qualifications/special skills

Education: A University degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, publishing, media, English, business, or a related discipline. Professional Experience: At least five (5) year’s working experience in publications, writing, editing communications, or a related field. This experience may involve working in roles such as a copywriter, content creator, editor, sub-editor or communications/publications specialist. Prior experience in managing or coordinating publications, including editing, proofreading, and overseeing the production of various materials. Experience of managing translations of publications desirable. Up-to-date proficiency with communications best practices, including digital communications particularly online publications desirable. Experience in using online content management systems (ideally WordPress) desirable.

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