Technical editor of proposals and reports for the Green Climate Fund

hace 4 semanas


Santiago, Metropolitana, Chile World Food Programme (WFP) A tiempo completo
JOB DESCRIPTION

Organizational Setting

The FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (RLC) manages a portfolio of projects financed by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) worth USD 314.8 million. This involves submitting annual reports to the GCF in English and providing support to Member countries in designing GCF proposals in their official language (Spanish).

Consultants are needed throughout the year for technical editing in Spanish and English of documents sent to the GCF by various FAO Representations in the region.

Reporting Lines

The FAO Representation coordinates document submission in collaboration with the Climate and Environmental Finance Unit in RLC.

Technical Focus

Tasks include editing documents related to climate finance, climate change adaptation, and sustainable development, focusing on agriculture areas defined by FAO such as crops, livestock, forestry, fisheries, and aquaculture.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Review and correct errors in technical terms and content ensuring high academic standards.
  • Edit text for accuracy, unity, and completeness, making it understandable to the audience.
  • Consult FAO Terminology portal for compliance and verify document structure according to GCF guidelines.
  • Enhance document's structure, arguments, and key messages.
  • Identify and address problems regarding technical accuracy.
  • Conduct two rounds of corrections and manage project team feedback.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

  • University degree or technical training in climate change and agriculture.
  • 5 years of experience in editing technical documents related to climate finance and sustainable development.
  • Proficiency in English and Spanish.

FAO Core Competencies

  • Results Focus
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Building Effective Relationships
  • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

  • Experience in Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • Familiarity with technical terms related to climate change and environmental finance.
  • Knowledge of results-based management terms.
  • Ability to work efficiently under deadlines.
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

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