Freelance Editor

Freelance Editor

Organization:

IFES Democracy at Large

Location:

United States (Washington, DC)

Website:

www.ifes.org

Contact Information:

Bruce Papendick

Phone:

202-350-6700

Email:

bpapendick@ifes.org

Fax:

202-452-0804

Apply online:

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Description:

Position: Freelance Editor Division: Communications Location: flexibleAbout IFES: IFES (www.ifes.org) is an international, nonprofit organization that supports the building of democratic societies. IFES provides targeted technical assistance to strengthen transitional democracies. Founded in 1987 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, IFES has developed and implemented comprehensive, collaborative democracy solutions in more than 100 countries.

Consultancy Description: Support IFES’ Communications department through freelance editing. The successful applicant will edit (proofread, copyedit, or substantively edit) internal and external IFES publications, including project reports, proposals and possibly marketing materials. The position is part-time with no set hours and all work will be done offsite.

To find out more about the kinds of documents you might edit, you can search our publications database located here: www.ifes.org/pubsearch_results.html. We are looking for an editor for the kinds of documents listed under “Surveys” and “Reports.”

Qualifications: • BA from an accredited college or university • Excellent writing/editing/organizational skills • Strong grammar and copyediting skills (ability to edit for clarity, accuracy and limited space) • Experience editing the work of non-native speakers of English • A commitment to meet mutually agreed upon deadlines • Knowledge of international development a plus • Knowledge of AP style a plus • Experience using MS Word (including its “track changes” function) a plus

How to Apply/Express Interest: IFES maintains a consultant database of development experts with the technical skills and expertise to implement our programs. If you are interested in this consultancy please visit www.ifes.org/consulting.html and create a consultant profile. When creating your profile you will be asked to upload a resume (in a single .doc, .rtf or .pdf file) please include a cover letter and two versions of a text you edited (before/after) with your resume file.

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Qualification:

Qualifications: • BA from an accredited college or university • Excellent writing/editing/organizational skills • Strong grammar and copyediting skills (ability to edit for clarity, accuracy and limited space) • Experience editing the work of non-native speakers of English • A commitment to meet mutually agreed upon deadlines • Knowledge of international development a plus • Knowledge of AP style a plus • Experience using MS Word (including its “track changes” function) a plus