ActionAid
Consultancy Announcement
Title of Consultancy: Report Writing and Copy-Editing Consultancy
1. Background
ActionAid Myanmar (AAM)
ActionAid is a global federation working for a world free from poverty and injustice. In Myanmar, ActionAid works in partnership with local and national non-governmental organizations and community-based organizations.
AAM generates high quality reports, research and synthesis products that fill the knowledge gaps related to AAM’s strategic priorities, strengthening AAM’s capacity to generate, share and use high quality report, research and evidence to deliver results. AAM produces reports of various nature including annual report, project narrative reports (bi-annual and annual) each year. Our report also demonstrates transparency and accountability to communities, partners and stakeholders and is an important tool to raise awareness of the contribution of our work.
About the Role
AAM seeks services of an external consultant for copy editing of various reports and research products. The consultant will primarily work on various thematic reports and an annual report of AAM under the guidance of the Programme Quality and Research department.
2. Overall Objective
The overall objective of this consultancy is to provide copy editing service to various reports.
3. Scope of Work, Specific Duties and Responsibilities
The responsibilities under this role will include:
- Create, write, edit, and revise various forms of reports, research papers, policy briefs in a consistent and coherent manner across all communication platforms.
- Edit and proof-read various reports, research papers, policy briefs, proposals (if required).
- Ensure all written work is authentic, original, and appropriately cited and/or referenced.
- Support any other writing tasks related to communications, research, and reports, as required.
4. Qualification Requirement
The ideal candidate will be experienced in writing research and academic papers, reports and proposals for agencies and is familiar with the context in Myanmar.
1. Education
- Master’s degree in social science, sociology, political science, development studies, international development, conflict and peace, gender or any other related field from any reputed academic institution.
2. Experience
- At least 3 years of experience in writing academic papers or other papers, studies, reports produced in related areas mentioned above.
- Experience in high quality report writing and editing for international development agencies’ documents.
4. Language
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated exceptionally high-quality report writing and presentations.
5. Others
- Excellent networking skills and knowledge of Myanmar’s civil society.
- Ability to transform technical concepts into content that is relevant and will achieve strategic objectives.
- Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Creative problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and oversee multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent English writing skills for report writing. Technical skills in editing, and ability to write quickly, clearly and concisely in English.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to adapt quickly to crisis context, to establish and maintain good working relations with individuals of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Ability to deliver on time as committed and be responsive to all communications from AAM.
- Commitment to ActionAid’s vision, mission, values and way of working. A committed, mature and decisive self-starter with high level of integrity, detail focus.
5. Expected Timeframe (to deliver this work)
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Deliverables
Deadline
1
Report 1: Vaccine Ineqaulity- 39 pages
28th February 2023
2
Report 2: WPS- 28 pages
5th March 2023
3
Report 3: Context Analysis-40 pages
12th March 2023
4
Report 4: Market Analysis- 64 pages
20th March 2023
5
Report 5: Annual Report- 37 pages
27th March 2023
6
Report 6: WPS Policy Brief-4 pages
27th March 2023
The deliverables for this consultancy will the a forementioned 6 reports. The consultant will primarily work with Programme Quality and Research Department. The consultant is expected develop bi-weekly plan and deliver accordingly.
6. Management/Reporting
The successful candidate will report to Head of Programme, Policy and Advocacy.
How to apply
How to apply
The applicant is required to submit 1) CV, 2) A cover letter detailing their motivation in applying for this role and why they are the best suited candidate and 3) A draft budget for this consultancy and work sample not later than 5:00 pm, 28th February 2023 through the following email address: [email protected].
Application Deadline: 28th February 2023
Please note that due to high volume of application, we only contact shortlisted candidates for interview. ActionAid reserves the right to fill the post prior to the closing date if a suitable applicant is found beforehand.
ActionAid Myanmar is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply. All AAM International and Myanmar Staffs/Consultants/Interns/Volunteers are required to sign and adhere with ActionAid’s SHEA and Safeguarding Policies at all times.