Professional Editor for Editing, Design and Layout of the Un Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)

Responsibilities

BACKGROUND OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/72/279 elevated the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), now renamed the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSCDF), as the most important instrument for the planning and implementation of United Nations development activities in each country, to be prepared and finalized in consultation and agreement with national Governments. The Cooperation Framework (CF) further guides the entire UN programme planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of collective UN support on country level for achieving the 2030 Agenda. The cooperation framework further reflects and articulate the contemporary relationship between the Government of Kenya and the UN system collective support in collaborating to achieve the SDGs priorities and gaps.

With 2018-2022 development cooperation framework coming to an end in June 2030, the UN system in Kenya led by the Resident Coordinator, initiated the preparation of the 2022-2026 UNSDCF that sets out the specific areas for UN support as part of the framework of DAO.

Within the framework of the 5-year cycle of the UNSDCF, the UN in collaboration with GOK and other key stakeholders has formulated a new UNSDCF 2022 - 2026. The new UNSDCF will focus on shaping the overall direction and strategic choices for the GOK-UN programme of cooperation. The formulation of the UNSDCF overlaps with the formulation of the GOK 's MTP VI which is well advanced and will be finalized in December 2022. The overlap presents opportunity to further align UN support with the national priorities for greater synergies as well as for the achievement of transformational development results.

A final UNSDCF report has been prepared and UNRCO is seeking for the services for a professional editor.

Under the supervision of the Development Coordination Officer/Economist, the individual individual contractor will;

Edit the chapters and narrative sections with a view to ensuring clarity and continuity of the ideas, thought processes and policy focus of the report; clarity of structure and core themes; internal consistency, both analytical and stylistic; general readability and accessibility to a broad readership (global and national), carry out technical editing, copy-editing, layout and graphic design and final proof reading of the final report.

Qualifications/special skills

Academic Qualifications:

• An advanced university (Master's degree or equivalent) in Literature, social Sciences, Arts or related field is required.
• A first level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Experience: At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in in editing, proof-reading, layout and graphic design, communications, report writing, in the public or private sector is required.

Desirable skills include:

Familiarity with Kenya's national policy environment such as the long-term development strategy - Vision 2030 and development challenges and opportunities, All-round understanding of international basic editing standards for policy documents that are consumed at national and UN levels, Ability to edit reports to a very high standard in English, Proven strong communications and technical editing skills, Demonstrated exceptional proof-reading and writing skills, Possesses excellent analytical skills, Experience in working with a team of diverse professionals, Excellent team work and professionalism.

Language: 

English and French are the working language of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations working language is an advantage.

Deadline: 04 May 2022