ROSTER: Editor / Writer in English or Chinese languages (Remote service provider)

About UN University (UNU)

The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars engaged in policy-oriented research, capacity development and dissemination of knowledge, furthering the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. UNU’s mission is to contribute, through research and capacity building, to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems that are the concern of the United Nations and its Member States.

For the past four decades, United Nations University (UNU) has been a go-to think tank for impartial research on human survival, conflict prevention, sustainable development and welfare. With more than 400 researchers in 12 countries, UNU’s work spans the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, generating policy-relevant knowledge to effect positive global change. UNU maintains more than 200 collaborations with UN agencies and leading universities and research institutions across the globe.

About UNU Institute in Macau (UNU Macau)

UNU Institute in Macau (UNU Macau) is one of 13 research and training Institutes that comprise the think tanks in the UNU system. UNU Macau is a research institute at the intersections of digital technology and sustainable development. The Institute conducts policy-relevant research and generates solutions, addressing pressing challenges expressed in the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development through high-impact innovations and the latest technologies. Through its research, the UNU Institute in Macau encourages data-driven and evidence-based actions and policies to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

One of the Institute’s missions is to nurture the next generation of interdisciplinary computing, information and social scientists, and engineers to be leaders in the field of ICT for development. To this end, the institute seeks to build a team of experts to help deliver the institute’s mission and work plan. The Institute’s research tends to be more applied, and strives for policy impact in the UN system, at international, regional and national levels.

The UNU Institute in Macau is situated in the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China, and it is the only UN entity in the city. Macau is one of the most dynamic regions in Asia, where technological innovations have become an integral part in driving social and economic change. Macau is part of the Greater Bay Area (GBA), that hosts many private sector companies and technological giants that are just a short distance away. Its proximity to China, Hong Kong SAR and other Asian countries such as Japan, Korea, Thailand and Vietnam, provides an exciting opportunity for researchers and experts to maximize the impact of their work.

Roster for Editors / Writers (English and Chinese languages)

UNU Macau invites highly motivated and committed local and international experts with relevant experience in editing / writing for project-based assignments supporting editorial outputs and publications of the Institute.

The offsite Writers/Editors support the Institute by drafting, editing, and compiling a variety of written products, including communications materials, grant proposals, and academic outputs in English or Chinese. Responsibilities of the Writers/Editors include the followings:

1. Produce written outputs for the Institute as per instructions

• Complete written tasks either in English and Chinese with grammatical precision, proper formatting, and adherence to house style and required standards
• Craft impactful speeches and keynotes in collaboration with Institute personnel to for high-profile events and official purposes
• Prepare draft and constantly review upon feedback

2.  Content review

• Edit diverse outputs, such as but not limited to, scholarly articles, policy documents, reports, and specialized communications, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and coherence throughout
• Revise unclear or incorrect text
• Cross-check references and bibliographies to meet specific submission guidelines

3. Research dissemination

• Work closely with researchers and authors to uphold the integrity and accuracy of the academic outputs
• Draft, edit, and design research dissemination products in line with UNU-Macau, UNU, and UN style guidelines

4.  Support across units

• Provide editorial support to various units within the Institute

Key performance indicators

• Timeliness and quality of the candidate’s own writing products
• Quality of editorial support and assistance with research and communications products / outputs
• Correctness, accuracy, and readability of all types of written products / outputs
• Flexibility in writing communication styles across scientific outputs and broader disseminations

Competencies

Values:

• Inclusion — take action to create an environment of dignity and respect for all, regardless of age, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, geography, grade, language, nationality, racial identity, religion, sex, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, social origin or any other aspect of identity
• Integrity — act ethically, demonstrating the standards of conduct of the United Nations and taking prompt action in case of witnessing unprofessional or unethical behaviour, or any other breach of UN standards
• Humility — demonstrate self-awareness and willingness to learn from others
• Humanity — act according to the purposes of the United Nations: peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet

Behaviours:

• Connect and collaborate — build positive relationships with others to advance the work of the United Nations and work coherently as One UN
• Analyse and plan — seek out and use data from a wide range of sources to understand problems, inform decision-making, propose evidence-based solutions and plan action
• Deliver results with positive impact — hold oneself and others accountable for delivering results and making a positive difference to the people and causes that the United Nations serves
• Learn and develop — pursue own learning and development and contribute to the learning and development of others
• Adapt and innovate — demonstrate flexibility, agility and the ability to think and act in novel ways