UN Women Hiring Remote Editor – Individual International Consultant (Home-Based Role)2026

0 1,651 2 minutes read

UN Women is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented professional to join its global team as an Individual International Consultant – Editor. This home-based consultancy offers an exciting opportunity for experienced editors to contribute to high-impact communications that advance gender equality and women’s empowerment worldwide.

UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to promoting gender equality and eliminating discrimination against women and girls. Through policy advocacy, research, and programmatic work, the organization supports governments and partners in creating inclusive and equitable societies. This editorial consultancy plays a vital role in ensuring that UN Women’s messaging is very clear, accurate, and impactful.

FOR MORE UPDATES JOIN OUR WATSAPP GROUP OR FOLLOW OUR WATSAPP CHANNEL

Role Overview

The Individual International Consultant – Editor will provide professional editorial services to support UN Women’s communications, programme documentation, and knowledge products. Working remotely, the consultant will collaborate with diverse global teams to refine written content for internal and external audiences.

This role is ideal for professionals with strong editorial judgment, excellent language skills, and experience working in international or development-focused environments. The consultant will be responsible for maintaining high editorial standards while ensuring that content aligns with UN Women’s voice, values, and strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

The consultant will be expected to:

Edit and proofread reports, policy briefs, research publications, and programme documents
Improve clarity, coherence, tone, and structure of written materials
Ensure consistency with organizational editorial guidelines and communication standards
Collaborate with programme managers, communications specialists, and technical experts
Support the development of advocacy materials, web content, and knowledge products
Provide editorial feedback and guidance to writers from diverse professional backgrounds

The role requires a strong ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy while working independently in a remote setting.

Why This Role Matters

Clear and effective communication is essential to advancing gender equality. UN Women’s publications and advocacy materials influence policymakers, donors, partners, and communities across the globe. High-quality editorial work ensures that complex ideas are communicated clearly and that key messages resonate with global audiences.

By supporting the production of well-crafted content, the Editor contributes directly to strengthening UN Women’s visibility, credibility, and impact. This role helps ensure that evidence-based insights, programme results, and policy recommendations are communicated effectively to drive meaningful social change.

Ideal Candidate Profile

UN Women is looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Significant professional experience in editing, journalism, communications, or publishing
Exceptional command of the English language, including grammar, style, and formatting
Experience editing technical or policy-oriented content for international audiences
Familiarity with development, gender equality, or human rights topics
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
The ability to work independently while collaborating virtually with global teams

Experience working with international organizations, nonprofit institutions, or United Nations entities is considered a strong advantage.