Technical writing, copy-editing and proof-reading Consultant for ASWA III and EU reporting, Programme Group, WASH Section, Remote - Req 590901

Consultancy Title: Technical writing, copy-editing and proof-reading Consultant for ASWA III and EU reporting Consultant

Section/Division/Duty Station: Programme Group, WASH

Duration: 1 April 2026 - 30 June 2028

Home/ Office Based: NYHQ / Remote

About UNICEF 

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments. UNICEF has over 12,000 staff in more than 145 countries.

BACKGROUND

Purpose of Activity/ Assignment:

Writing, copy editing and proof-reading support on the preparation of ASWA III annual report (2025, 2026 and 2027 (final)) (global report plus annexes) and EU Annual and Final Report (2025 and Final).

Scope of Work:

ASWA III Annual Reports

• Review each country annual report (2025, 2026 and 2027 (final)): in order to integrate reporting into the global report and summarise key achievements (country reports not submitted to the donor)
• Review submissions by HQ teams (2025, 2026 and 2027 (final)):  in order to integrate reporting into the global report and summarise key achievements (HQ/RO reports not submitted to the donor)
• Produce initial draft of the narrative elements of donor reports 2025, 2026 and 2027 (final)): following discussion with UNICEF on core focus of report; whilst some sections will be completed by UNICEF (results framework and financial summary), drafting to be focused into areas of:
  • Introduction and summary
  • Narratives in output areas
  • Challenges and mitigations
  • Risks and mitigation
• Complete a copy-edit and proofread of the donor reports

EU Annual Reports

• Review of contributory reports (SWA and UNICEF teams/partners) (2025 and final report): extracting key points for EU Annual Report global narrative
• Produce the first draft of agreed sections of the EU Annual Report for UNICEF review: following discussion with UNICEF on core content (excl. financial section and results framework)
• Complete a copy-edit and proofread of the final report (2025 and final report)

Terms of Reference / Key Deliverables:

 

Travel - Not Applicable 

 

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree: University degree in journalism, communication, international relations, political or social sciences, or human rights, or comparable academic preparation.

Work experience:

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required *:

• A minimum of five years of recent related professional experience in proofreading/writing of WASH technical documents/reports/proposals
• Previous exposure to reporting on ASWA/EU grants is desirable
• Excellent English language skills
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and drive for results
• Technical experience of the WASH sector is an asset
• Previous working experience with the United Nations and/or an international organization is an asset.

Requirements:

Completed profile in UNICEF's e-Recruitment system and

- Upload copy of academic credentials

- Financial proposal that will include/ reflect :

• • the costs per each deliverable and the total lump-sum for the whole assignment (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference.
  • travel costs and daily subsistence allowance, if internationally recruited or travel is required as per TOR.
  • Any other estimated costs: visa, health insurance, and living costs as applicable.
  • Indicate your availability

- Any emergent / unforeseen duty travel and related expenses will be covered by UNICEF.

- At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must