Technical Editor and Report Development Consultant for the Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Filipino Child (LCSFC) Mid-Study Report

The consultant will undertake substantive editing, publication development, and preparation of the publication-ready Mid-Study Report and an abridged publication for the Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Filipino Child (LCSFC). The role involves strengthening the narrative, improving readability, and ensuring the report effectively communicates longitudinal evidence to policymakers and the public.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a comprehensive editorial review of the Mid-Study Report and prepare an editorial strategy for strengthening the publication.
• Review the overall structure, narrative flow and coherence of the report.
• Identify opportunities to improve transitions across chapters and strengthen the report's overarching narrative.
• Recommend editorial restructuring, where appropriate, while preserving the underlying technical analyses.
• Prepare an editorial workplan in consultation with UNFPA.
• Produce the final edited and publication-ready manuscript of the Mid-Study Report including technical editing and substantive copy-editing.
• Refine the introduction, executive summary, chapter transitions, conclusions and policy messaging.
• Improve consistency, readability and accessibility of the report.
• Reorganize sections where appropriate to strengthen the overall narrative.
• Harmonize language, terminology, style, figures, tables and references.
• Ensure consistency between the narrative and supporting tables, figures and annexes.
• Prepare the final publication-ready manuscript ensuring consistency in formatting, references, tables, figures and overall presentation prior to layout and publication.
• Ensure the edited manuscript is consistent with UNFPA's editorial and publication standards and incorporate required acknowledgements, disclaimers and partner attribution.
• Incorporate comments from UNFPA and relevant partners and produce the final publication-ready Mid-Study Report in editable format.
• Prepare an abridged publication synthesizing principal findings, key messages and policy implications into a concise publication.
• Prepare publication-ready content including tables, figures, call-out boxes and visual elements for the abridged report.
• Produce the final edited manuscript of the abridged report in accordance with UNFPA's editorial and publication standards.
• Produce the final abridged report in editable format.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 4 years' relevant work experience or Advanced University Degree in the relevant field.
• A first-level university degree in communications, journalism, English, development studies, economics, demography, public policy, public health, social sciences, or a related field, with at least two (2) years of prior relevant professional experience in technical editing, report writing, publication development, or knowledge product development; or Advanced university degree in the relevant field.
• Prior relevant professional experience in technical editing, report writing, publication development, or knowledge product development.
• Demonstrated experience in editing and developing publication-ready research reports or policy publications, including strengthening narrative flow, structure and editorial quality.
• Familiarity with organizational branding and publication standards is an advantage.
• Experience translating complex research into accessible publications for policy and general audiences.
• Familiarity with demographic, population or development issues is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in developing publication-ready reports, including document layout, formatting and application of organizational branding standards.
• Previous experience working with UN agencies, government, research institutions or development organizations is an advantage.
• Excellent technical writing and editing skills.
• Strong ability to synthesize complex research and strengthen narrative flow while preserving technical accuracy.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Skills

• Technical Editing
• Report Writing
• Publication Development
• Knowledge Product Development
• Research Report Editing
• Policy publication development
• Narrative Flow Strengthening
• Editorial Quality Assurance
• Organizational Branding Standards
• Publication Layout
• Document Formatting
• Technical Writing
• Research synthesis
• Communication for Policy Audiences
• Demographic Analysis
• Population Studies
• Development Studies
• Public Health Knowledge
• English Writing

Languages

English