Science Editor
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UNEP is seeking a Science Editor to provide science editing and copy-editing services for its environmental publications. This remote consultancy, linked to Nairobi, runs for three months and requires a Master's degree plus seven years of scientific editing and technical writing experience. Applications close on September 29, 2026.
- Remote 3-month consultancy with UNEP's Communications Division, linked to Nairobi
- Requires a Master's degree and 7 years of scientific editing and technical writing experience
- Fluency in English and excellent command of scientific terminology essential
- Application deadline: September 29, 2026
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Deadline: September 29, 2026 (6 days)
Science Editor | UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme
Science Editor
UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme
Remote | Nairobi
International
CON level
Speaks English, French
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Summary by Impactpool
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a Science Editor to enhance its publications on environmental issues. The role involves providing science editing and copy-editing services for various UNEP publications, ensuring clarity and accuracy in scientific content. The position requires a strong background in scientific editing and technical writing, along with excellent command of English. This is a remote position expected to last for three months.
Candidate
Requirements
Master’s degree in journalism, communication, social sciences or related field
Seven years of
for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
Summary by Impactpool
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a Science Editor to enhance its publications on environmental issues. The role involves providing science editing and copy-editing services for various UNEP publications, ensuring clarity and accuracy in scientific content. The position requires a strong background in scientific editing and technical writing, along with excellent command of English. This is a remote position expected to last for three months.
Candidate
Master’s degree in journalism, communication, social sciences or related field
Seven years of
Experience
in scientific editing and technical writing
Track record of editing scientific and technical reports
Excellent command of technical English and scientific terminology
working with authors and subject-matter experts
Fluency in English
Result of Service
High-quality written publications to promote and support environmental issues and discourse.
Work Location
Remote
Expected duration
3 MONTHS
Duties and
may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree.” Minimum of seven years of extensive
in scientific editing, technical writing, proofreading, and publishing is required. Demonstrated track record of editing scientific and technical reports and publications is required. Excellent command of technical English, scientific terminology, editorial standards and conventions is required.
working with authors and subject-matter experts to ensure accuracy, clarity and consistency of scientific content is required.
with UNEP, the UN system, or comparable international or scientific organizations is desirable.
editing publications related to environment, sustainable development or other scientific fields is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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in scientific editing and technical writing
Track record of editing scientific and technical reports
Excellent command of technical English and scientific terminology
working with authors and subject-matter experts
Fluency in English
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Science Editor
UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme
Remote | Nairobi
International
CON level
Speaks English, French
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Responsibilities
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UN Environment's mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UN Environment Programme's Communications Division communicates UNEP's core messages to all stakeholders and partners, raising environmental awareness and enhancing the profile of UNEP worldwide. Duties and
UNEP's Communication Division is looking for a dynamic self-starter as science editor. Under the supervision of the Head of Content, the science editor will be responsible for the effective and efficient performance of the following duties: • Provide science editing services for UNEP publications as assigned, including structural edits • Provide copy-editing services to publication from UNEP divisions and offices, including from Executive Office and Office of the Chief Scientist on climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste, including structural edits.
Qualifications/special skills
A master’s degree in journalism, communication, social sciences or other related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying