Spanish-language Editorial Consultant for World Heritage Review
Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT)
Duty Station: Paris
Job Family: Culture
Type of contract : Non Staff
Duration of contract : 1 year
Recruitment open to : External candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 02-OCT-2020
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
The UNESCO World Heritage Convention brings together almost all countries of the world around a common objective of conserving the most exceptional natural and cultural sites. One of the core communications products of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre (CLT/WHC) of the Culture sector is the World Heritage Review, a quarterly publication produced in English, French and Spanish versions.
The official publication from the UNESCO World Heritage Centre “World Heritage” is dedicated to presenting and promoting World Heritage sites, with detailed feature articles and news items about the most outstanding cultural and natural sites around the world.
World Heritage is designed to reflect and enhance UNESCO’s dedication towards Heritage; our legacy from the past, our responsibility for the present and our duty to future generations. Each issue is extensively illustrated with striking high-quality images, which accompany cutting-edge articles from the leading authorities on World Heritage, together with news items, analysis and a sharing of best practices in heritage preservation and promotion, targeted to a wide international audience particularly sensitive to cultural, historical, archaeological, ecological and conservation of nature issues.
Under the general supervision of the Chief of the Natural Heritage Unit of the World Heritage Centre and under the direct supervision of the Project Officer managing the Review, the incumbent will:
- Edit and make publication-ready all texts submitted for publication in the World Heritage Review, including proofreading the layout for final corrections.
In the framework of the World Heritage information and promotion activities, the Individual Specialist shall undertake the following tasks for issues n° 96, 97, 98 and 99:
- Edit original authors' articles submitted in Spanish in accordance with normal publishing standards, bearing in mind the specific UNESCO requirements and the target readership;
- Copyedit articles submitted for the issue that are translated from other languages;
- Proofread the English mockup taking into consideration the characteristics of the Review. The proofreading will be done with the final versions and include the verification of text and layout.
Deliverables and timeline
Articles are to be edited or copyedited as required and returned to the Project Officer within the given deadlines, including the proofreading of the final layout. The working period will be a few weeks to one month per issue.
Any problems that the Individual Specialist is unable to resolve, including those concerning content or presentation, should be referred to the Natural Heritage Unit of the World Heritage Centre (CLT/WHC/NHU) before submitting the manuscript.
The fee to be paid will be calculated according to the number of pages handled and submitted and the rate applied for the type of work (editing of original texts: EUR 22.50 per page; copyeding, EUR 11.00 per page; proofreading, EUR 5.50 per page). The payment shall take place upon receipt of the manuscripts in electronic format and their approval by Chief CLT/WHC/NHU.
Before payment, CLT/WHC/NHU will send a list to the Individual Specialist of all transmitted documents which have been edited, copyedited or proofread. This list will indicate the number of pages (1 page = 2000 signs) and the type of work done. The total number of published pages will vary between 70 and 110 pages per issue.
EDUCATION
University degree or Master degree in language/communication studies or translation, with proven experience in editing published work.
WORK EXPERIENCE
At least 5 years of relevant experience at the international level in publishing or communications in culture issues. Prior experience with UNESCO is an advantage.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
Excellent writing and editing skills, knowledge of editing standards
Publishing experience in the candidate’s mother tongue
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the field of culture (in particular the World Heritage Convention).
Familiarity with UNESCO style and publishing standards
High attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines
Ability to work efficiently in a multi-cultural environment and team spirit
LANGUAGES
Publication-level Spanish and good command of English or French
- The consultant contract will consist of four brief contracts (maximum one month) corresponding to the production dates of each issue of the Review, over a 12-month period starting from October 2020. Contracts for subsequent issues dependent upon satisfactory performance.
- The appointment is non-career and does not carry any expectancy of renewal or conversion to another contract.
- Medical health care is not provided.
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.
UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.
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UNESCO is committed to achieve and sustain gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities, as well as nationals from non-and under-represented Member States (last update here) are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.
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