Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 11 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
b) Role’s Purpose:
Technical Writing and Editing Consultant will work closely with the CHEKUP II team to support drafting and editing programmatic deliverables, including quarterly and annual reports, work plans, concept notes, technical assessments/studies/reports, and others. The Technical Writing and Editing Consultant will report to the Chief of Party.

c) Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Edit writing products, focusing on logical flow clarity of prose and consistent formatting, along with correcting grammar, punctuation and syntax as needed;
• Ensure all written products adhere to USAID’s Branding and Marking regulations, the CHEKUP II Activity Branding and Marking Implementation Plan, and other USAID guidance on project documents;
• Work with key program staff to compile, write, and disseminate program quarterly and annual reports for the donor;
• Support the CHEKUP II and management teams on improved reporting and presentation of the program;
• Assist in the production of all required program reports and deliverables for USAID, including quarterly reports, the annual report, and other documents as needed;
• Collaborate with technical teams to design infographics for internal and external publishing;
• Adhere to all deadlines set by the CHEKUP II Chief of Party and technical teams;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

d) Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
• Master level degree in a health-related field and/or journalism, media studies, communications or English language;
• At least 6 years of proven and extensive experience in writing, editing of technical reports especially in the field of health or development;
• Training in the editing of technical reports and communications for development preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to understand and write technical reports;
• Demonstrated familiarity with USAID’s report writing requirements;
• Strong planning and execution to deadlines, to effectively carry out the work described;
• Ability to work quickly and willingness to manage delivery of materials under time pressure and short deadlines;
• Editing, proof reading and picture/graph editing skills, including keen attention to detail;
• Excellent computer literacy including ability to make graphs and high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Knowledge in graphics design and visual intelligence is highly preferred.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
• To apply for the above position, please complete the application form available for Technical Writing and Editing Consultant here. Applicants must submit a cover letter and CV with three traceable references, full addresses and contact information via the application form by July 12, 2023 at 17:00hrs. No telephone inquiries. Please note that applications not meeting the above application guidelines will not be considered. Finalists will be contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date.
• John Snow Health Zambia, Limited is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or military status (special disabled veterans or veteran status) in any employment decisions.
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