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UNEP Science Editor Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs.
UNEP Kenya looking for “Science Editor”.
Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 23rd May, 2024.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.
The UNEP has published a job vacancy announcement on 16th May, 2024 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Science Editor to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
UNEP Job Vacancy 2024
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.
Position in Organization:
- Position Title: Science editor
- Job Opening ID: 232194
- Job Network: Public Information and Conference Management
- Job Family: Public Information
- Category and Level: Consultants, CON
- Duty Station: NAIROBI
- Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme
- Date Posted: May 15, 2024
- Deadline: May 23, 2024
Minimum Requirement:
Education:
- First level University degree in journalism, communication, social sciences or other related field is required.
Experience:
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in scientific editing, technical writing, proofreading, and publishing 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.
Languages:
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and spoken English is required.
How to Apply UNEP Science Editor Jobs 2024
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/232194?language=en
The Closing Date: 23rd May, 2024
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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