English Editing Consultant

Integrity Watch Afghanistan

Introduction of Integrity Watch Afghanistan

Integrity Watch is an Afghan civil society organization committed to increasing transparency, accountability, and integrity in Afghanistan. Integrity Watch was created in October 2005 and established itself as an independent civil society organization in 2006. The head office of Integrity Watch is in Kabul with provincial programmatic outreach in Balkh, Herat, Kabul, Kapisa, and Nangarhar Provinces of Afghanistan. Integrity Watch also works in several other provinces through its local partners.

Over the last decade, Integrity Watch’s work has focused on three major components: (1) Community Monitoring, (2) Research, and (3) Advocacy.

Ever since its establishment, Integrity Watch has tried to encourage active citizenship and community mobilization through its programs. Our community monitoring work has included the development of community monitoring tools, mobilizing, and training communities to monitor public services, education and health, as well as construction projects. So far, more than 2308 public services sites have been monitored by 4844 volunteers.

Our current research work is focused on the health and education sector as well as aid effectiveness. The objective is to develop new, ground-breaking empirical research in order to set the agenda, influence decision-makers, and bring to the public attention non-documented and non-explored issues.

The aim of our advocacy work has been to enhance Integrity Watch’s pioneering role in advocating for knowledge-based decision-making and informed public debate on governance and integrity issues. Our advocacy work includes the facilitation of policy dialogue on issues related to integrity, transparency, and accountability. We have engaged in policy advocacy for issues that communities experience on a day-to-day basis while trying to hold the government and service providers accountable. Our current thematic focus is on aid effectiveness, the education and health sectors as well as broader governance issues.

Overall, Integrity Watch has proven itself throughout the years as the lead anti-corruption organization both at the local and the national level. In addition, Integrity Watch has also earned international recognition and has contributed to the global fight against corruption through knowledge sharing and joining coalitions working on global integrity and anti-corruption agendas.

Job Summary:

The editor is responsible for Editing English texts as follows:

  • Provide writing, editing and proof-reading services for materials ranging from complex publications to substantive technical documents.
  • Perform a substantive edit of reports: including up to 3 rounds of editing in word and proofreading (3 rounds) of the designed/ layout version in pdf.
  • The editor will be responsible for ensuring:
  • Copyediting, proofreading, filling in gaps in the information, restructuring and rewriting if required
  • Correct spelling and appropriate use of words with correct grammar and syntax
  • A consistent style and format throughout the document
  • Correct use of English while maintaining the authors’ writing style to the extent practical
  • Elimination of repetition and inconsistencies
  • Appropriate positioning and numbering of boxes, figures and tables
  • Consistent font (s) – as relevant to headings and text
  • Appropriate use of italicized and bolded words
  • Ensure all footnotes, sources, references are complete and consistent
  • Thorough review of annexes (people consulted, bibliography, etc) to highlight incomplete areas along with consistency in presentation
  • Digest technical content and reframe language to make it accessible to a broader audience
  • Prepare a complete table of Contents and Acronym List per document.
  • Proofread designed layout files to ensure a complete print ready file.

Requirements and qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferably in English literature, public administration, public policy, political or social science, international studies or related field; or

Experience

  • Min 5 years of experience in professional editing of technical documents in areas governance;
  • Proven record of edited reports, publications or documents;
  • Experience in report writing and editing of governance and other national and international agency documents;

Competencies and special skills requirements

  • Excellent command of written and spoken English
  • Demonstrate strong written communication, research & analytical, and ability to rapidly integrate information from various sources.
  • Ability to work in track changes in Word and Pdf files.
  • Technical skills in production, editing, and ability to write quickly, clearly and concisely in English.
  • Ability to deliver on time as committed and be responsive to all communications from Integrity Watch Afghanistan.

How to apply

Interested applicants can sent their CV along with their financial proposal (price per word) to [email protected] no later than June 15, 2022.


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