Report Editor

ACTED is looking to hire a detail-oriented English language editor who can work for two months with a team of 7 researchers developing regular reports and a final integrated document profiling transforming urban conditions in six of the Beirut districts severely affected by the Beirut port blast.

Functions

The Editor will:

• Review several times, as they are developed, six neighborhood reports for document structure, language fluency and clarity, grammar, spelling, and style;
• Point to dates/facts that should be referenced, checked, or reviewed for accuracy and/or contradictions in the flow of ideas and/or information included in a report;
• Confirm all submitted writing is original;
• Ensure text meets tone and character count outlined by report template;
• Maintain a coherent style for the totality of the 6 neighborhood reports;
• Make corrections and suggest edits to the document;
• Organize and improve document layout, particularly insertion of maps, etc. So they are coherent across the reports;
• Meet proofreading deadlines

Qualifications and Experience

• Masters or equivalent in relevant experience
• Advanced degree in writing
• Academic experience preferred
• Excellent grammar and communication skills
• Proficiency in basic computer programs, such as Microsoft Office

Knowledge, skills

• Excellent written and verbal English skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and external relations;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Strong written expression and basic computer skills;
• Independent, adaptable, flexible and hard working.

Period of employment: 2 months

Experience Requirements: 10+ years

Education Degree: Masters