Science Editor
Overview
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks a Science Editor to produce a high-quality edited Report of the 2026 State-of-Science Report on Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs).
Key Responsibilities
- Edit the final draft of the 2026 State-of-Science Report on Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs), including its Executive summary.
- Ensure the language is user-friendly and suitable for the intended audience.
- Ensure the language adheres to high standards (accurate usage of vocabulary, no misspellings, accurate punctuation, no grammatical errors etc.).
- Ensure the language is consistent throughout the report.
- Ensure cross-references are in place where appropriate.
- Ensure terms, units etc. are used consistently and accurately.
- Identify and flag apparent factual inconsistencies for review by the authors.
- Ensure the UNEP style guide is adhered to.
Required Experience
Minimum 10 years (or 8 years with master’s degree in related field) of working experience in scientific editing, technical writing, proofreading, and publishing is required. Excellent command of advanced and technical English language, scientific terminologies and conventions, editorial principles, and great attention to detail and accuracy is required. Proven editorial skills, including research, writing, substantive editing, copy-editing, and proofreading of science publications on environmental topics, oral and writing communication skills is required. Experience with editorial practices and documentation procedures of UNEP or comparable international organizations is desirable. Experience in a field related to the environment, sustainable development, and science is an added advantage.
Qualifications
A recognized first-level university degree is required.