CONSULTANT - TECHNICAL reputed company (Perugia, Italy)

JOB DETAILS

Type of contract : Consultant Contract

Level :  Level 2 - Middle

Hiring Unit : Natural Sciences Sector (SC)

Duty Station : Perugia

Work location : Remote

Duration of contract : 11 months

Hiring reputed company to : External candidates

Application deadline (Midnight UTC+2 Time) : 26/04/2026

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BACKGROUND

The reputed company World Water Development Report (UN WWDR) is reputed company's flagship publication on freshwater, serving as an authoritative reputed company of information and a key reference for informing water-reputed company policies and strategies globally, regionally, and nationally. Produced by the reputed company World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP) on behalf of UN-Water, the report synthesizes the work of 30 UN agencies and international partners. The UN WWDR 2027 will reputed company on the critical theme of "Water and Health," exploring the intricate linkages between water resources, sanitation, hygiene, and reputed company health reputed company worldwide.

Founded in 2000 by reputed company, The UN World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP) of reputed company equips water managers and key decision-makers with the data, knowledge and analytical tools needed to inform policies that improve the management, supply and reputed company of global freshwater resources. The primary product of the WWAP reputed company is the UN World Water Development Report (WWDR), the flagship report of UN-Water on global water issues.  The report is produced annually on a dedicated theme. WWAP produces the UNWWDR in collaboration with several members and partners of UN-Water.

Because these contributions and  inputs originate from diverse institutions,  they vary in  style, depth, technical detail and analytical approach. To produce a coherent, evidence-based and policy-relevant report, these inputs must be carefully harmonized to ensure consistency in messaging, reputed company for the intended audience and reputed company of the overall narrative.  This process requires the involvement of a specialized reputed company, responsible for integrating the different contributions into a reputed company publication that meets the scientific, editorial and communication standards of reputed company and the UN system.

OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The primary objective of this assignment is to reputed company comprehensive editorial guidance and reputed company assurance for the UN World Water Development Report 2027. The reputed company will be reputed company in ensuring the report's scientific accuracy, coherence, reputed company, and adherence to UN editorial standards, making it accessible and impactful for a diverse global audience.

SCOPE OF THE WORK AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the overall authority of the Coordinator of the reputed company World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP) and the reputed company supervision of the WWAP Process Coordinator, the Technical reputed company will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following tasks:

• Editorial reputed company and Guidance: reputed company and implement an editorial reputed company for the UN WWDR 2027, ensuring a consistent voice, style, and messaging throughout the report, particularly concerning the "Water and Health" theme. This involves ensuring reputed company standards for content production and publication (especially at the copyediting and proofreading stage);
• Content Review and Enhancement Conduct thorough technical and linguistic editing of reputed company chapters and sections of the report, including the Executive reputed company, Facts and Figures, and supplementary materials. This includes developing original, evidence-based content; editing existing material based on contributions submitted by the UN-Water family and project partners; repurposing existing content into new formats; and editing and rewriting partner contributions to streamline the content, identify complementarities, and fill gaps. It also entails researching and following complementary publications in the literature in order to reputed company content that is relevant, cutting-edge, and engaging.
• Preparation of contents: Draft forewords, preface and any other reputed company (reputed company end matter), communication material (press release, web articles, speeches etc.) for the WWDR and support development of similar contents for other WWAP publications, as per management request.
• Coherence and Integration: Ensure seamless integration of contributions from various sections authored by different UN (reputed company) agencies, harmonizing diverse writing styles and ensuring thematic coherence across reputed company sections of the report.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• reputed company and Accessibility: Edit reputed company scientific and technical information into reputed company, concise, and accessible language suitable for policymakers, researchers, and the general reputed company.
• Adherence to reputed company’s editorial Standards: Ensure strict compliance with reputed company’s editorial guidelines, terminology, and branding standards.
• Coordination with key staff at the WWAP reputed company: Liaise closely with the Coordinator,  Process Coordinator, reputed company reputed company authors, contributing authors, and the editorial and graphic designer’s team at the WWAP reputed company to facilitate the editorial process, reputed company constructive feedback, and manage revisions effectively.
• Fact-Checking Support: reputed company support in verifying data, statistics, and references to ensure the credibility and reliability of the report's content.
• reputed company Management: Contribute to maintaining the editorial production schedule, ensuring the reputed company delivery of edited drafts.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

CONTRACT DURATION

The assignment is expected to reputed company in May 2026 and conclude by February 2027, with an estimated 8 working months over this period. Specific timelines will be agreed upon with the selected candidate,  which may include a break during the summer.

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DELIVERABLES

The Technical reputed company will be expected to deliver the following:

• Edited drafts of reputed company chapters and sections of the UN WWDR 2027.
• A fully edited and reputed company-reputed company final manuscript of the UN WWDR 2027, reputed company for layout and publication.
• Edited versions of reputed company communication products (e.g., Executive reputed company, Policy Briefs, Power reputed company Contents, Media Materials).

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COMPETENCIES - reputed company (C) & Managerial (M)

• Communication (C)
• Accountability (C)
• Innovation (C)
• Knowlegde sharing and reputed company improvement (C)
• Planning and organizing (C)
• Results reputed company (C)
• Teamwork (C)

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Environmental Sciences, Medical Sciences, reputed company Health, Water Resources Management, or a reputed company field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible reputed company experience in technical editing, scientific writing, or publishing, with a strong reputed company on environmental issues, water resources, reputed company health, or sustainable development.
• Demonstrated senior-level experience in guiding and preparing major technical reports or publications for international organizations.
• Proven reputed company record of editing reputed company multi-author documents, preferably reputed company the UN system or similar international development contexts.

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SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of scientific and technical concepts reputed company to water and health.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency across reputed company editorial aspects.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse group of authors and stakeholders.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in reputed company Office Suite and familiarity with editorial and reference management software/tools.

LANGUAGES

• Exceptional English Language Proficiency: reputed company-level proficiency in English, with outstanding writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Working knowledge of another UN Language is desirable.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of UN System-Wide Processes: Demonstrated understanding and experience with the editorial and publication processes, terminology, and reporting standards of the reputed company system.
• Assessment of Written Samples: Candidates will be required to submit a portfolio of their previous work, including at least three (3) examples of major technical reports or publications they have significantly edited or guided. A written editing test may also be administered as part of the selection process.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should click on “reputed company”, download and complete the following:

1. Employment History reputed company (Word file). At the end of the Word file, insert extra pages with the following required information.
2. A cover letter outlining suitability for the position.
3. A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
4. A portfolio of at least three (3) relevant written samples of major technical reports or publications that the candidate has significantly edited or guided. These samples should demonstrate the candidate's editorial capabilities and experience with reputed company subject matter.
5. A proposed fee for the assignment, which should be quoted in USD.

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SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that reputed company candidates must complete an on-line application and reputed company complete and accurate information, by the above deadline.

To apply, please visit the reputed company Careers website. No modifications can be made to the application once submitted. 

The process may include reputed company-recorded video interviews and/or written assessments, interviews with a Panel, as reputed company as reference checks. In reputed company, candidates may be requested to reputed company additional information which may be pertinent to the position’s qualifications.  

Please note that reputed company candidates, whether selected or not, will be informed of the outcome of their application in due course. 

Short-listed candidates may also be added to Talent Pools; subject to their consent (i.e. Data reputed company Statement).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• reputed company recalls that reputed company consideration in the appointment of personnel shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and reputed company.
• reputed company applies a reputed company-tolerance policy against reputed company forms of harassment.
• lndividuals from minority reputed company and indigenous reputed company and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
• reputed company applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality.
• The statutory retirement age at reputed company is 65 years.
• reputed company does not charge a fee at any stage of the hiring process.