Duties and Responsibilities:
UNEP’s Communication Division is looking for a dynamic self-starter as science editor. Under the supervision of the Head Writer, and working closely with the Head of Publishing, Lead Publications Editor, publication managers/authors, the science editor will be responsible for the effective and efficient performance of the following duties:
Provide science editing services for UNEP publications as assigned.
Provide copy-editing services to policy briefs from Executive Office and Office of the Chief Scientist on politically sensitive topics.
Support for launch assets including key messages for policymakers, copy for social media assets, video scripts and press releases.
Qualifications/special skills
First level University degree in journalism, communication, social sciences or other related field is required.
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in scientific editing, technical writing, proofreading, and publishing is required.
Excellent command of advanced and technical English language, scientific terminologies and conventions, editorial principles, and great attention to detail and accuracy, is required.
Proven editorial skills, including research, writing, substantive editing, copy-editing, and proofreading of science publications on environmental topics, oral and writing communication skills is required.
Experience with editorial practices and documentation procedures of UNEP or comparable international organizations is desirable.
Experience in a field related to the environment, sustainable development, and science is an added advantage.
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