Arabic Editor

Position Description: The Arabic Editor will be responsible for rendering the highest quality of editorial services to produce a cohesive, well structured, well-written, and publication-ready materials and documents on Psychosocial Support that will be used in the training of staff affiliated with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. The editor is expected to ensure the texts are appropriate, in quality and style, for the audience at the ministerial level. Objectives and Tasks The editor will work in coordination with the D-RASATI 2 management to edit the PSS documents that consist of 200 pages while taking into account grammar, style, content and format. The editor will make the following editions: 1. Executing various editing activities to the Arabic language of the documents, including but limited to, screening, structuring, and proofreading; 2. Ensuring – after reading the English version of the documents -- that the tone and the overall message is right - not just a literal translation; 3. Checking for repetition, spelling and grammar mistakes, and punctuation; 4. Editing the presentation style and format, i.e., spacing, indentation, capitalization, paragraphs; 5. In case of restructuring, ensuring the maintenance of depth and accuracy of materials; 6. Maintaining consistency and smooth flow across the various components of the document; 7.  Upholding confidentiality and completing the review perfectly and promptly. Outputs The key deliverables are as follows: 1. Perfectly edited and formatted documents and materials on psychosocial support in compliance with D-RASATI 2 and MEHE’s editorial style and terminology. Qualifications and Experience An advanced academic degree in Arabic Language or Translation At least fix years of relevant experience as a Writer/Editor. Previous professional editing experience Ability to work independently, under pressure to ensure work is achieved to a high standard and in a timely manner An eye for detail along with critical thinking Excellent interpersonal skills Familiarity with the Lebanese public education sector   Timing, duration and location The editor will work remotely from home or from the D-RASATI 2 office in Downtown. Editing will be conducted over a total of 30 days. The work will be carried out from first week of February to last week of February.