Proof reading and layouting of IASC Mapping of Best Practices of the HDP Nexus – UNV jobs in the USA

• Location: USA
• Vacancy No: N/A 
• Salary: N/A
• Organization: UNV
• Gender: Both
• Deadline:  2024-03-12

Details
Mission and objectives
Key deliverables are:
• Final draft of the synthesis report and the country briefs in time for a possible launch date in March.

The Online Volunteers are expected to work on their own computer with a current version of Microsoft Word and other word processing tools. For close coordination and discussions, the Online Volunteer is expected to be available for calls via Microsoft Teams.

Context
The importance of implementing the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) nexus approach that seeks to bridge these three sectoral pillars is only growing in urgency. The humanitarian caseload is increasingly comprised of more protracted crises that merge basic needs requirements with longer-term community priorities, while several contexts traditionally focused on achieving sustainable development have been affected by new conflicts or climate related disasters that threaten their progress. At the same time, the funding landscape is becoming increasingly constrained, underscoring the need for synergies and effective use of resources across remits.

This mapping of good practices of the HDP Nexus report being led and coordinated by UNICEF and ALNAP (Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance in humanitarian action) serves as an update to the 2021 Interagency Standing Committee (IASC) mapping. It serves to assess progress on implementation, summarize outcomes achieved, and identify the remaining barriers to implementation, useful enablers to accelerate progress, and examples of effective programming that could be scaled up. Based on this assessment, it suggests recommendations for further collective action.

The value of this mapping exercise lies not only in its capacity to document and analyze experiences but also in its potential to facilitate knowledge exchange. By showcasing good practices and lessons learned in diverse contexts, this initiative contributes to a collective understanding of how the HDP Nexus can be practically implemented. The sharing of insights across different settings has the potential to inform policies, guide practitioners, and foster a more effective and coordinated approach to addressing complex challenges at the intersection of humanitarian response, development, and peacebuilding.

Task type
Writing and Editing

Task description
We are looking for 2 experienced and detail-oriented Online Volunteer who will support the UNICEF-ALNAP team with (i) proof-reading and (ii) layouting the final draft of the IASC mapping of HDP Nexus best practices. Specifically, the tasks include:
• Proof-reading the synthesis report (approximately 15-20 pages) and eleven country briefs (approximately 3-5 pages) revising and correcting typographical and grammatical errors. (One volunteer)
• Layouting the synthesis report and country briefs including creating focus boxes, footnotes/endnotes, page numbers, charts and diagrams. (One volunteer)
• Attending check-in meetings with the UNICEF-ALNAP team. (Both volunteers)
In terms of time commitment, we expect a greater need in the first half of March (closer to 6-7 hours per week) and then less towards the end of the month (3-4 hours per week).

PLEASE INDICATE IN YOUR APPLICATION WHICH TASK YOU ARE INTERESTED IN (PROOFREADING OR LAYOUTING)

Requirements
Required experience
Candidates should have previous experience copy editing publications by international government organizations or international NGOs. Previous experience and an interest in the HDP Nexus is preferred. The candidates should also be proficient in the use of word processing software. Experience in graphic design, layouting and developing publications is an advantage.

Languages
English, Level: Mother tongue, Required
French, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

Other information
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Reasonable accommodation
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process and afterwards in your assignment.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
In addition to duty station-specific vaccine requirements, appointments are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the appointment. It does not apply to UN Volunteers who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts.

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