Consultancy for Proofreading Annual Results Reports 2024 for Mauritius and Seychelles

Result of Service

Production of two Annual Results Reports 2024 – one report for each country Mauritius and Seychelles.

Work Location

Remote

Expected duration

1.5 month

Duties and Responsibilities

I. Background The annual UN Country Results Report showcases the work of the Resident Coordinator and the UN’s system-wide contribution to the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Its primary audience rests at country level, and will be shared with and presented to the national Governments. It will also be shared with other development stakeholders at the country level, and will inform other mandated reports at regional and global levels, including the annual report of the Chair of the UNSDG to the Economic and Social Council on the UN Development Coordination Office. II. Scope of Work The consultancy will support the UNRCO team to produce two Annual Results Reports 2024 one report for each country Mauritius and Seychelles. III. Duties & Responsibilities The consultant will report to RCO Head of Office and will work closely with the UNRCO Communication Officer. The consultant is expected to: (a) Proofread the two draft reports (up to 3 rounds of edits per report) following estimated timeline: – 19 February 2025 – 12 March 2025 – 26 March 2025 (b) Support the UNRCO team to deliver the final Annual Results Reports by 28 March 2025. (c) All work should be completed in consultation with the Communications Officer and Strategic Planner. (d) Please note all deadlines are by close of business Mauritius Time. IV. Report formats (a) Each report should focus on people from start to finish, while linking them to strategic outcomes and the UNDS reform; (b) Each report should not exceed 25 pages double-sided (total of 50 pages), including annexes; (c) The results and content of each report should address various target audiences, highlighting results and data for transparency and accountability to a wider audience; (d) The Report should follow the following template: • Report cover/ title • Foreword by Resident Coordinator • UN Country Team • Key Development Partners of the UN development system in the country. • Key Development Trends • UN Support to National Priorities • UNCT Key Focus for 2025 • Back cover with webpage / social media information.

Qualifications/special skills

A degree or equivalent in Communications/English, strategic planning, development studies, international relations, social sciences, humanities, economics, law or related fields is required. The years of experience will be reduced by 2 for candidates who possess a master’s degree in the required field. At least 3 years of professional work experience in editing and/or proofreading situation analysis, strategic planning documents and reports concerning national planning processes is required. Working experience on economic development and planning, and institutional strengthening is required. Experience in carrying out research, analysis and assessment with recommendations is an asset. Experience in writing reports, good organizational and communication skills to interact with people is an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in oral and written English is required.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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