UNESCO Consultant French Editor Overview
Parent Sector : Natural Sciences Sector (SC)
Duty Station: Perugia
Job Family: Natural Sciences
Type of contract : Non Staff
Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Duty Station Time) : 05-NOV-2025
Overview Of The Functions Of The Post
Within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding between UNESCO and the Government of Italy for the implementation of the UNESCO World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP), WWAP seeks the services of a qualified individual specialist to support the 2026 edition of the United Nations World Water Development Report (UN WWDR 2026), tentatively titled “Water and Gender Equality” for editorial management, translation oversight, copyediting, proofreading, and layout, in accordance with UNESCO standards and production timelines.
Scope of work and deliverables
Under the overall supervision of the WWAP Coordinator and direct supervision of the responsible officer and in close coordination with the Publication Assistant and WWAP Secretariat, the Individual Specialist shall:
- Oversee Editorial and Layout Process – French Edition (UN WWDR 2026)
- Copyedit and Proofread the French Edition (UN WWDR 2026 and related material; approx. 120 000 words/approx. 220 pages in layout version)
- Translation and Editing of Related WWAP Materials (French)
- Oversee and support the production of the UN WWDR 2026 in the Spanish by:
UNESCO Consultant French Editor Competencies (Core / Managerial)
Accountability (C)
Communication (C)
Innovation (C)
Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
Planning and organizing (C)
Results focus (C)
Teamwork (C)
Professionalism (C)
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For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
UNESCO Consultant French Editor Required Competencies
Academic Qualifications
University degree in scientific/technical disciplines (such as hydrology, environmental sciences), or in a relevant field.
Technical Competencies and Experience Requirements
- Proven track record in editing and proofreading of scientific publications, books, reports, etc. on environmental affairs and water resources management; and proficiency in technical document editing and layout coordination.
- Strong knowledge of water and environmental terminology and relevant scientific lexicons.
- Good knowledge of terminology related to gender equality.
- In-depth knowledge of UN (and specifically UNESCO) style guides and editorial standard.
- Excellent grammatical knowledge in French and Spanish
- Excellent grammatical, stylistic, and organizational skills.
- Capacity to meet tight deadlines and manage concurrent workflows.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
UNESCO Consultant French Editor Application Process
Interested candidates should click on “Apply Now”, download and complete the following:
- Employment History form (Word file). At the end of the Word file, insert extra pages with the following required information.
- A concise approach and methodology for the assignment and a work plan.
- A financial proposal (in EURO) indicating a competitive monthly fee;
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