Copy Editor Jobs – International Center for Research on Women (ICRW)

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Job Title:  Copy Editor

Organisation: International Center for Research on Women (ICRW)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

 

About US:

International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) has been the premier applied research institute focused on women and girls for the last four decades. ICRW works with partners to conduct empirical research, build capacity, and advocate for evidence-based practical solutions to change policies and programs. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., and with regional offices in South Asia and Africa, ICRW conducts research to inform policies and programs seeking to alleviate poverty, promote gender equality and protect the rights of women and girls. Corporations, foundations, governments and civil society organizations partner with ICRW to discover through rigorous research how to dismantle barriers and help women and girls achieve their full potential. ICRW’s focal areas include gender-based violence, healthy transitions to adulthood, economic empowerment, HIV/AIDS, and sexual and reproductive health and rights.

 

Job Summary:   ICRW is seeking a skilled Copy Editor to review and edit a research report focused on ending child sexual abuse. The primary objective of the Copy Editor is to ensure clarity, coherence, accuracy, and consistency of the report’s language, style, and formatting to enhance the overall quality and readability of the document.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Review the entire research report for grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, punctuation issues, and typographical errors.
  • Ensure consistency in language, terminology, and formatting throughout the report.
  • Improve the flow and coherence of the report by rephrasing or restructuring sentences and paragraphs as needed.
  • Provide feedback and suggestions to enhance the clarity and effectiveness of the report’s messaging.
  • Collaborate with the communications and research team to incorporate any revisions or updates based on feedback.

 

Deliverables

  • Edited version of the research report with tracked changes and comments highlighting edits and suggestions.
  • Clean, finalized version of the edited report and formatting requirements.

 

Timeline: The Copy Editor is expected to complete the editing process within [5 days], including time for revisions and feedback from the research team.





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant should have relevant qualifications
  • Proven experience as a Copy Editor, preferably in the field of social sciences, gender studies, or related areas.
  • Strong command of English language, grammar, punctuation, and style.
  • Familiarity with academic writing, research reports, and publication standards.
  • Work efficiently under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
  • Experience working with international organizations or NGOs is an asset.

 

How to Apply:

All interested candidates should submit a detailed cover letter, and CV, outlining their qualifications and profile with relevant experience, proposed approach to editing the research report, availability, and fee structure. Proposals should be sent to info.uganda@icrw.org by March 22nd,2024.

 

Deadline: 22nd March 2024

 

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Date Posted 2024-03-20
Valid Through 2024-03-22
Employment Type CONTRACTOR
Hiring Organization International Center for Research on Women (ICRW)
Job Location Kampala, Kampala, Kampala , 0256, Uganda

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