Consultancy : Writer / Editor in English-FHI360 عودة إلى الفرص

FHI 360:

FHI 360 is a global development organization with a rigorous, evidence-based approach. Our professional staff includes experts in civil society, peacebuilding, health, nutrition, education, economic development, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,200 staff in the U.S. and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at every level and our multidisciplinary approach enable us to have a lasting impact on the individuals, communities and countries we serve improving lives for millions.

Background:

Ma3an is a five-year (2018-2023) USAID-funded project with the goal to increase youth participation in civic and political life, address youth grievances, and prevent radicalization in Tunisian communities vulnerable to violent extremism. Ma3ans objectives include Youth are equipped with skills and engaged in civic actions with local actors to address their communities needs and grievances (Positive Youth Development – PYD), and Tunisian capabilities to prevent and counter violent extremism are enhanced (Preventing Violent Extremism- PVE). At the community level, Ma3an uses a community-driven PYD/PVE model to inform and support sustainable interventions through ongoing collaboration between community actors that are inclusive, participatory, and solutions-focused. These include working with and through local CSO partners to understand local dynamics in each community; and implement community-driven PYD/PVE programming involving youth, local NGOs, local government, and other community leaders through community-specific grants.

Job summary:

FHI360 seeks a Writer / Editor in English to join its Communications team in support of the USAID Ma3an project. The Writer / Editor writes, rewrites, and edits technical materials for dissemination to a variety of Ma3an stakeholders. She/He works with other staff across the project to ensure that materials are consistent with USAID Ma3an branding, are of high quality, and meet the needs of our client.

The Writer / Editor will help establish, maintain, and promote high standards for writing, editing, style, format, design, and production for all written materials at USAID Ma3an. They will also train regional staff in writing and contribute to the development of related training materials and tools, manage their workload, and keep supervisor informed of work progress, workload issues, availability for assignments, and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide high-quality writing and editing services in English for all aspects of USAID Ma3an project
• Review preliminary outlines and drafts; make suggestions to improve responsiveness to USAID needs and contribute broadly as a member of the communications team
• Work collaboratively with project teams to meet needs for project communication consistent with corporate and client standards. Help project identify appropriate resources to carry out project communication tasks
• Provide high quality writing and editing services for technical materials throughout project life cycle, including final reports, and technical practice and outreach materials
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required

– Consultancy is for a period of 3-6 months

– Basic deliverables include:

• Writing / editing (English) of weekly reports or newsletters – Total of 12 newsletters
• Writing / editing (English) of weekly success stories – 3 per week minimum
• Writing / editing (English) of social media posts – 3-4 per week