Copywriter/Editor Consultant - Baladi Project

OBJECTIVE:

The Copywriter/Editor Consultant will be responsible of editing, copywriting and proofreading draft documents to be presented to the donor. He/she is supposed to produce final documents to be written in a journalistic and accessible style and disseminated to the donor and to the communities, as well as to review communication material to be presented to the donor

DUTIES:

• Edit, copy-edit and proof-read documents and required forms for Donor
• Edit, proofread and assist in drafting speeches in English and Arabic
• Review and re-edit any communication material to be presented to Donor
• Review and copy edit the draft of the closing report of program
• Copy-edit the weekly highlights and reports sent to the donor
• Translate from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic is preferable

SKILLS:

Business Skills

• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate, multi-task, meet deadlines and work with attention to detail
• Ability to successfully initiate and maintain positive relationships with communities and NGOs
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in team environment
• Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic; French is a plus

• Excellent reporting, communication and interpersonal skills

Computer Skills

• Good computer applications skills

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• At least 7 years of similar experience in relevant field as a copy-editor of strategy documents, public policy and / or other types of corporate communication
• Excellent Arabic and English language writing and editing
• Prior similar responsibility under Donor programs is desirable
• Proven, extensive experience editing, compiling copy for a range of audiences.