United Nations
Job title:
Academic Editing for Water Food Energy Nexus
Company
United Nations
Job description
Details:Mission and objectives:Mission
To create a unique nexus where civil society meets and engages the academy, industry, and government to collectively mitigate risks and make smarter decisions toward more resilient, democratic, and prosperous communities. As a centre of excellence, GCRI excels in research, innovation, and capacity building across enterprise risk and innovation management, addressing the societal impacts of technological disruptions and financial evolution. Uniting experts from economics, finance, policy, and technology, we are committed to building interdisciplinary tools, capacities, and communities for risk mitigation, resilience building, and sustainable developmentObjectives
GCRI’s objectives include:
1. Global Knowledge Exchange: Creating a platform for interdisciplinary discussion and research on risk and resilience, fostering global collaboration among industry leaders, academics, policymakers, and practitioners
2. Standardization and Metrology: Developing and promoting standards and measurement practices to enhance the reliability and interoperability of risk management strategies.
3. Systems Innovation: Building tools, capacities and communities for the development and application of risk management technologies, standards, and innovation ecosystems.
4. Scholarly and Industry Publications: Publishing standards, reports, and scholarly articles to contribute to academic and practical discourse in risk management.
5. Liaison with Global Entities: Engaging with civil society and maintaining technical interactions with international entities to promote a unified approach to risk management challenges.
6. Advanced Study: Investigating fundamental and applied domains related to risk management, including natural and human-induced risks, and developing advanced tools for risk intelligence and emergency managementContext:Nexus Reports is an open science initiative that delivers high-quality, open-access research on the interconnected challenges within the Water-Energy-Food-Health (WEFH) Nexus. This role invites researchers to join a pioneering editorial team to shape, refine and prepare academic content for publication, utilizing open science platforms such as Zenodo to ensure global reach and impact.As a decentralized publication platform, Nexus Reports leverages open science platforms to foster transparent, accessible, and high-impact dissemination of critical research. Researchers will gain valuable experience working with global teams, enhancing skills in open-access publishing, research transparency, and international knowledge sharing. The published works, aimed at policymakers, researchers, and practitioners, will provide country-level assessments and actionable insights on risk management, impact assessment, sustainable resource use, disaster resilience, and public health.Task type:Writing and EditingTask description:This assignment supports open science through editing, refining, and preparing academic articles, reports, and policy briefs for publication. Volunteer researchers will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to enhance the clarity, accuracy, and impact of research related to sustainability, risk management, and the Water-Food-Energy Nexus. Given the document variety and workload, multiple researchers will be engaged, each focusing on specific deliverables for effective task management.10 Online Volunteers for Research support on Policy Brief EditingDeliverables: Nexus policy briefs providing strategic insights for policy action
Frequency: One brief bi-weekly
Responsibilities: Draft and finalize policy briefs, incorporating author feedback and ensuring alignment with WEFH priorities. Briefs will be structured to communicate actionable recommendations and research findings tailored to policy stakeholders.10 Online Volunteers to Support Research Article EditingDeliverables: Peer-reviewed research articles focused on Nexus themes
Frequency: One article bi-weekly
Responsibilities: Conduct structural edits, refine arguments, and ensure scientific rigor and clarity. Articles should meet APA/Chicago/Harvard style academic and publication standards, as required for decentralized, high-impact open science distribution.5 Online Volunteers to Support Research on Technical Report EditingDeliverables: In-depth technical reports for country-level Nexus assessments
Frequency: One report bi-weekly
Responsibilities: Thoroughly review and align technical reports with IPBES standards, maintain formatting consistency, and ensure the highest quality for global audiences. These reports will offer comprehensive, data-driven insights critical to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.5 Online Volunteers to Research on Social Media & Engagement ActivitiesDeliverables: Social media posts, engagement insights, and community interaction reports centered on the Nexus Reports and WEFH themes
Frequency: 3-4 posts per week, with bi-weekly engagement reports
Responsibilities: Create and post engaging social media content highlighting Nexus Reports’ key insights, research findings, and policy recommendations. Collaborate with other researchers to identify shareable insights and ensure messaging aligns with ongoing research publications. Generate bi-weekly reports analyzing audience engagement, feedback trends, and opportunities to enhance reach and impact.Core Responsibilities for All Online VolunteersContent Review: Critically review drafts to ensure clarity, coherence, and adherence to high academic standards and decentralized publishing ethics.
Structural Editing: Work with authors to refine document structure, enhance arguments, and ensure clarity of key messages within the WEFH Nexus context.
Citation & Formatting: Maintaining consistency in citation styles (APA/Chicago/Harvard) and document formatting is critical for Nexus Reports’ open-access standards.
Feedback Integration: Actively collaborate with authors to incorporate constructive feedback, ensuring cohesive and polished outputs are ready for decentralized publication.Requirements:Research Action & Methodology – Ability to perform methodologically sound research using appropriate quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods.Data Analysis and Interpretation – Proficiency in handling and analyzing large datasets, with expertise in tools such as R or Python and familiarity with GitHub/GitLab for version control.Subject-Matter Expertise – In-depth understanding of Water-Energy-Food-Health Nexus issues, including global frameworks like the SDGs, Sendai Framework, IPBES Assessments, and Earth systems science.Publication & Open Science – Experience publishing research through platforms like Zenodo and using open-access standards, with the ability to archive and share research via GitHub and GitLab.Project Management & Collaboration – Proficiency in managing timelines and deliverables using Microsoft Teams, Slack, or GitHub/GitLab, and coordinating effectively within research teams.Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving – Strong analytical abilities to identify research gaps, evaluate findings, and develop interdisciplinary solutions.Effective Communication – Skill in presenting research visually and verbally to varied audiences, using Canva for visual content creation and clear communication across Teams or Slack.Academic Writing & Editing – Proficient in preparing, editing, and refining academic documents for publication, adhering to citation standards, and ensuring clarity in research papers and briefs.Ethics & Responsible Research – Knowledge of research ethics, data governance, and adherence to Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) principles.Learning Agility & Adaptability – Readiness to adopt new research tools and platforms, continuously improving technical skills to adapt to emerging decentralized science and digital collaboration methods.Work Hours: 11 – 15
Expected salary
Location
Canada
Job date
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 04:08:56 GMT
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