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.
How To Apply
