English Copy Editor (framework contract)

Assignment Description: English Copy Editor to finalise and proofread DRI’s publications, incl. policy papers, periodic newsletters, and social media posts.

Assignment Location: Home-based.  

Employment Type: Long-term consultancy. 

Assignment Period: June–December 2023.  

How to apply: Please send the application documents to info.lebanon@democracy-reporting.org cc’ing e.haddad@democracy-reporting.org, by Sunday 4th of June 2023, 11:59 pm local time. 

Background 

Democracy Reporting International (DRI) is a non-partisan, independent, not-for-profit organisation registered in Berlin. DRI promotes the political participation of citizens, accountability of state bodies, and the development of democratic institutions worldwide. Democratic discourse is the basis of our mission and vision. In our work, we facilitate discussion and exchange about democratic government and the need for a continuous discourse adhering to democratic rules.   

In the framework of its projects, DRI is enabling an inclusive political and systemic change based on active citizenship, accountability, and good governance. With active citizenship at the forefront, DRI aims to channel civic activism to shape policy and decision-making in Lebanon by supporting civil society actors and public officials to influence a reform agenda revolving around their demands.  

To this end, DRI is looking for a seasoned English copy editor to finalise and proofread its publications, incl. policy papers, periodic newsletters, social media posts/captions/tweets, and various research and communications outputs.  

Your duties and responsibilities: 

Under the supervision of DRI’s Country Representative, the English Copy Editor will:

• Review the English text and ensure that it complies with the following essential requirements:
  • Clarity;
  • Concision;
  • Linguistic correctness (British English spelling, grammar, syntax, and punctuation);
  • Correct terminology and consistency in the use of terms, typographical and referencing styles, and names of official documents and bodies;
  • Adequate use of English terms as understood in the Lebanese context;

• Ensure that all content produced by DRI is error-free and adheres to a think-tank style.
• Provide the final documents within an agreed and reasonable deadline as agreed with DRI.

Your skills and experience: 

• Advanced university degree in English literature, translation, or other relevant fields;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English;
• A strong translation and/or copy-editing track record (minimum of 10 years);
• Outstanding attention to detail, thoroughness, and accuracy;
• Experience in working with international organisations, think tanks, or research centres;
• Familiarity with the terminologies used in the fields of governance, the rule of law, political and legal reform, and democratisation;
• Familiarity with the Lebanese context (legal, political, cultural, and social dimensions).