English Copy Editor — Development Economics Papers

United Nations University; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UNU-WIDER, the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research in Helsinki, invites applications for a pool of English-language copy editors to support its mission by copy-editing and formatting development economics studies, including working papers.

Responsibilities include ensuring English language quality, adherence to house style, formatting, coordinating with authors, and meeting deadlines. This is a rolling pool with a closing date of 13 April 2025.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in English, journalism, economics, social sciences, political science, development studies, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Copy-edit the originals for English-language consistency and grammar.
• Format the working papers into the required style.
• Contact the authors directly for copy-edit queries; implement edits.
• Process each paper following provided guidelines and meet deadlines.
• Occasionally handle other publication types, such as reports.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional integrity.

Skills

Copy editing

Formatting

English language

LaTeX

Track changes

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Academic editing

Communication

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience accepted

Tools

Microsoft Word

LaTeX

Job description

UNU-WIDER, the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research in Helsinki, invites applications for a pool of English-language copy editors to support its mission by copy-editing and formatting development economics studies, including working papers.

Responsibilities include ensuring English language quality, adherence to house style, formatting, coordinating with authors, and meeting deadlines. This is a rolling pool with a closing date of 13 April 2025.