Mission and objectives

UNICRI is a United Nations entity established in 1968 and mandate to assist intergovernmental, governmental and non-governmental organizations in formulating and implementing improved policies in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice. The Institute strongly emphasizes action-oriented analysis and integrated technical assistance. The current priorities are justice reform, financial and emerging crimes and security governance. UNICRI, as part of the European Union’s (EU) CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence (CoE) Initiative, has leveraged the expertise outlined in the Prosecutors Guide on Chemical and Biological (CB) Crimes and the Prosecutors Guide on Radiological and Nuclear (RN) Crimes to craft a comprehensive capacity-building and training package. This initiative is designed to enhance investigative, prosecutorial, and adjudicative capabilities within the realm of CBRN crimes.

Context

These tasks support UNICRI’s Critical Minerals Initiative addresses the challenges and vulnerabilities in the critical minerals supply chain. As the global demand for minerals like cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements grows, so does the risk of illegal mining, environmental crimes, smuggling, corruption, and organized crime. Environmental crimes, including deforestation, soil degradation, and water contamination caused by illegal mining, threaten ecosystems, biodiversity, and the livelihoods of vulnerable communities. These crimes are intertwined with human rights abuses, criminal exploitation, and the destabilization of governance systems. These tasks align with UNICRI’s mandate to promote justice, crime prevention, and security for peace and development. UNICRI also produces and disseminates public information materials to raise awareness, share knowledge, and engage stakeholders. Expected Start date: 17 March 2025

Task Description

Edit a report and other materials in English to correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors and to ensure accuracy, clarity, cohesion, and conformity with United Nations standards 1. Editing and Proofread Report • Edit and proofread the report on the Crimes Associated with Critical Minerals in Southeast Asia (67 pages – A4 format): Trends, Challenges, and Solutions: ensuring clarity, coherence, and accuracy, and adhering to UN editorial guidelines. • Edit and proofread materials to promote the report (2 web stories 1 page each in A4 format, 1 video script – 1 page – and other materials as needed). • Perform final checks to correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors. • Conduct research to ensure the accuracy and coherence of content. Formatting and Delivery: • Ensure that the edited report (including footnotes and infographics) is properly formatted and aligned with the original document. 2. Edited other content and presentations • Edit 20 web stories (1 page each in A4 format), 3 video scripts – 1 page each) in A4 format scripts, and other materials as needed, including rewriting, abridging, and restructuring texts and selecting appropriate pictures to enhance readability and logical flow. • Perform final checks to correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors. • Research, write, and adapt content for various platforms and audiences, maintaining clarity, relevance, and engagement. • Conduct research to ensure the accuracy and coherence of content. Collaboration and Communication: • Collaborate with authors via permanent online meetings to clarify ambiguities and rectify substantive errors. Liaise with graphic designers during the proofread phase.

Competencies and values

Living conditions and remarks