Under the direct supervision of the editors in the unit, the intern is to provide support with the editing, proofreading and revising of documents, including:

• Ensuring accuracy and conformity with UNFCCC and United Nations (UN) editorial policy and style taking into account the politically sensitive nature of many of the documents;
• Clarifying ambiguities, correcting substantive errors and verifying the accuracy of official and technical terminology and document references in consultation with authors and through research;
• Revising text to ensure clarity, eliminating redundant or inappropriate material, improving flow and consistency, and checking the format for conformity with UNFCCC and UN guidelines.

• Candidates must be enrolled in the final year of an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree or in graduatelevel studies (master’s or PhD) at the time of application and for the duration of the internship assignment.
• Studies should be in the field of editing or translation.
• Candidates should have native level knowledge of English (oral and written), possess strong editing and revising skills, and be proficient in the use of relevant software.