Writer/Editor STTA Consultant at Palladium MS4G

Palladium MS4G

Position: Writer/Editor STTA Consultant

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ababa Abeba - Ethiopia

Posted date: 8 months ago

Deadline: Submition date is over

The objective of the assignment:

USAID CATALYZE MS4G would like to hire a consultant writer/ editor to strengthen MS4G’s capacity to communicate clearly, consistently, and impactfully, ultimately advancing our mission and making a positive difference in the communities we serve. We believe that this position is instrumental in achieving our goals and embodying our commitment to excellence in communication.

Task and deliverables

• Write, develop, and refine content for a variety of project communications materials, including reports, articles and success stories.
• Review (proofread) and edit project documents, reports, and other written materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to grammatical and style guidelines.
• Ensure consistency in language, terminology, and formatting across all project documents.
• Collaborate with project team members to refine and enhance the quality of written content.
• Translate complex technical information into clear and accessible language for a diverse audience.

Qualification and Experience

The successful candidate is required to meet the following criteria:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Proven experience in writing, content creation, and copy editing preferably within the context of USAID-funded projects or international development.
• Exceptional English writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with USAID's communication requirements and branding guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality written materials.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Submit:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• References list

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:

Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success, and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.

Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss.

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.

Duration: 6 months, part-time engagement (20 – 30%)