About the centre
The Centre for Social Sciences Research and Action is a multidisciplinary space creating synergies and bridging between the scientific, practitioner, and policy spheres.
The Centre for Social Sciences Research and Action aims to foster social change through innovative uses of social science, digital technologies, and publication and exchange of knowledge.
Main Tasks:
The Senior Editor ensures a smooth publication process according to excellent quality standards of all content published by the centre.
More specifically:
- Evaluate and provide feedback on all content and publications in English and Arabic.
- Edit and copy edit all publications in English and Arabic.
- Set a publication calendar, organise workflow, and coordinate between in-house and external team members (researchers, content officers, communication officers, designers, web developers…) to ensure timely publication of quality content as per the centre’s standards.
- Translate and copy-edit texts when needed, and outsource and follow up on external translators and copy-editors.
- Perform other related tasks as required.
Qualifications
- MA in social sciences, literature, or journalism, or related fields. In lieu of a graduate degree, more years of relevant experience may suffice.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar post.
- Excellent command of both English and Arabic.
- Knowledge of French is highly desirable.
- Excellent management and organisational skills.
- Familiarity with social sciences, and Middle-Eastern studies is highly desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Intervention Sectors
Research & Studies
Location
- Lebanon
- Beirut
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
1500 to 2000 (USD)
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
To apply, please email CeSSRA at contact@socialsciences-centre.org by 31 May 2022, including "Senior Editor" in the subject line, and attaching the following:
Updated CV, with a cover letter clearly explaining how you are a good fit for this position.
Applications should also include two writing samples in English and Arabic, of 600-700 words each.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. This is a highly competitive position and only serious applicants are invited to apply. The centre is an equal opportunities employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Experience Requirements
2 to 3 years
Education Degree
Masters Degree
Education Degree Details
MA in social sciences, literature, or journalism, or related fields. In lieu of a graduate degree, more years of relevant experience may suffice.
Arabic
Fluent
English
Very Good
French
Fluent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No