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FAO is looking for a Home-based Technical editor of proposals and reports for the Green Climate Fund (English and Spanish language)
Home-based Technical editor of proposals and reports for the Green Climate Fund (English and Spanish language)
| FAO is seeking a Home-based Technical editor of proposals and reports for the Green Climate Fund (English and Spanish language) Closure Date: 22/Dec/2023, 12:59:00 AM Location: Home-Based Duration: 90 Days Organizational Setting The FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (RLC) manages a portfolio of projects financed by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) amounting to USD 314,8 million. These projects, which are executed by different FAO Representations throughout the region, require annual reports to the GCF in English. In addition, Member countries ask FAO for support in the design of GCF proposals in the official language of the country (Spanish).. Ongoing support from consultants who are available at different times of the year is required to perform technical editing (in Spanish and English) of documents that the Regional Office sends to the GCF. Technical editor Reporting Lines The FAO Representation that presents the document in coordination with the Climate and Environmental Finance Unit in RLC. Technical editor Technical Focus Editing tasks in Spanish and English include annual performance reports of projects under execution (whose logical framework in English is already approved), concept notes, proposals of the “readiness” window, funding proposals. Editing tasks include specialized terminology related to climate finance, climate change adaptation, climate change mitigation, environment, sustainable development, and agriculture as defined by FAO (crops, livestock, forestry, fisheries, and aquaculture). Technical editor Tasks and responsibilities • review text and identify errors related to the use of technical terms or adherence to the specific technical topic, in line with the highest academic standards on the topic; • substantively edit text to address the accuracy, unity, integrity and completeness of the technical information and to ensure that it is intelligible to the intended audience; • regularly consult the FAO Terminology portal http://www.fao.org/faoterm to ensure compliance with FAO standards on the specific technical matter; • verify that the structure of the assigned document follows the guidelines and templates provided by the GCF • improve the structure, argument and presentation of facts avoiding redundancies; • enhance the focus and strength of the key messages; • flag any problems that require decisions relating to the substance of the work and ensuring its technical accuracy; and • complete two rounds of corrections of the assigned document following divisional checks; • track comments and suggestions for review and approval by the project team CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Technical editor Minimum Requirements • University degree or relevant technical training/qualification in climate change and agriculture (crops, livestock, forestry, fisheries, and aquaculture.) • 5 years of relevant experience in editing and reviewing technical documents (in Spanish and English) related to climate finance, climate change mitigation and adaptation projects, environment, sustainable development, agriculture as defined by FAO (crops, livestock, forestry, fisheries, and aquaculture). • Working knowledge of English and Spanish Technical editor FAO Core Competencies • Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical/Functional Skills • Work experience in Latin America and the Caribbean • Familiarity with technical terms and jargon specific to climate change and environmental finance, • Familiarity with technical terms and jargon specific to results-based management, namely, project documents, logical frameworks, annual or semi-annual project reports, concept notes, project profiles, etc. • Ability to work efficiently and meet tight deadlines. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to interact with project teams. Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing). Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/. HOW TO APPLY • To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills • Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile • Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application • Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/ • Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications • Incomplete applications will not be considered • Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application • Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered • Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile • We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date. If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT |
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