Individual Consultant: Copy Editor and Translator

United Nations Development Programme; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global development organization is looking for a copy editor and translator in Putrajaya, Malaysia. The role involves editing a substantial report and translating its Executive Summary into Bahasa Malaysia. Candidates must be proficient in both languages and have experience in editing and proofreading. This position is vital to ensure coherence and stylistic adherence throughout the document, meeting the organization's standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in copy-editing large documents.
• Proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Ability to proofread meticulously.

Responsibilities

• Handle copy-editing for a 20,000-word report.
• Translate a 4-page Executive Summary.
• Provide proofreading services for drafts.

Skills

Creative writing

Analytical writing

Editing proficiency

Translation from English to Bahasa Malaysia

Job description

Overview

Country: Malaysia
Duty station: Putrajaya, Malaysia

Description of the Assignment

The copy editor and translator handle both creative and analytical writing. The task involves copy-editing a 20,000-word “Climate and Demographic Shift Foresight Report,” ensuring adherence to the UNDP editorial style manual, harmonizing writing style and terminology, translating a 4-page Executive Summary from English to Bahasa Malaysia, and providing proofreading services for the first draft and final publication stages.

Period of assignment

1 March and 30 April 2024

Application and submission

Proposal should be submitted directly to the portal no later than the indicated deadline. Any request for clarification must be sent in writing via messaging functionality in the portal. UNDP will respond in writing including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry. Offers must be submitted directly in the system following this link: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org using the profile you may have in the portal. In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via the procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in UNDP website: https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders. Do not create a new profile if you already have one. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration.

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Deadline

08-Feb-24 @ 10:59 AM (New York time)

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