Roster of Writers and Editors, Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP)

The UNICEF Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) produces various reports, documents and other materials that require the skills of writers and editors. The texts are often for external audiences, particularly the private sector including business, and need to be tailored to a wide readership. To meet its needs for writing and editing services, PFP is compiling a roster of qualified freelance writers and editors. A roster is composed of eligible candidates who have undergone a competitive selection and assessment process. Candidates maintained on a roster should be screened for qualifications, references, prior work experience, and separation of good standing.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, hope

The UNICEF Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) produces various reports, documents and other materials that require the skills of writers and editors. The texts are often for external audiences, particularly the private sector including business, and need to be tailored to a wide readership. To meet its needs for writing and editing services, PFP is compiling a roster of qualified freelance writers and editors.

A roster is composed of eligible candidates who have undergone a competitive selection and assessment process. Candidates maintained on a roster should be screened for qualifications, references, prior work experience, and separation of good standing.

How can you make a difference?

Selected writers and editors will be placed on a roster and can be called upon for their services when needed. The jobs will vary, depending on the requesting team and its needs. The requesting team will give the details of the services required, and writers and editors will have a chance to discuss the job for clarification before accepting the assignment.

MAIN TASKS: 

Jobs can range from proofreading to editing and rewriting for editors, and for writers, they can involve research, rewriting and creating new documents, such as reports, guidance notes, proposals and programme overviews.

DELIVERABLES:

The deliverables will be specified by the requesting team, but in general they will entail producing well-written materials that are consistent with UNICEF style and meet the standards of being clear, concise and consistent as well as compelling. All texts must be free of jargon and 'institutional' language, which might be understood in UNICEF but not by an external audience.

VALIDITY PERIOD OF A ROSTER:

The selected writers and editors will be placed on the roster. The roster may not exceed a three-year validity period.

REPORTING TO: 

The writers and editors will report to a focal point in the team requesting their services. Any questions or concerns can be addressed to the Editor of PFP.

WORK PLACE:

Most assignments will be communicated and negotiated electronically and completed remotely. In cases where the writer or editor needs to work in a UNICEF office, the requesting team and the writer/editor will agree on the logistics of the work arrangement.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Writers and editors must demonstrate their skills by submitting a one-page writing sample/editing sample (with edits shown) and providing three references who can confirm their abilities. A bachelor's degree in English, journalism or related field and a minimum of five years of writing and/or editing experience in English are required.

Applicants must indicate whether they are applying as writers or editors, or both. All shortlisted candidates will be tested, and only those who pass will be considered for the roster.

All writers and editors must have excellent command of the English language and an eye for detail. The writers and editors should be able to make text succinct as well as persuasive. They must also have high standards for effective written communication.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

Remarks: Please indicate your ability, availability and gross daily rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above in the cover letter (if applying as both an editor and a writer, indicate the daily rate for each service). Applications submitted without a daily rate will not be considered.

Taxation: UNICEF and the United Nations accept no liability for any taxes, duty or other contribution payable by the consultant and individual contractor on payments made under this contract. Neither UNICEF nor the United Nations will issue a statement of earnings to the consultant and individual contractor.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.