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Company Description NavRiseup India Care Foundation is an NGO dedicated to fostering positive transformation in the lives of the less privileged across India. Our mission is to uplift communities through strategic initiatives and heartfelt commitment. We are a movement of hearts and hands united in the pursuit of a better India for all, breaking the cycle of poverty and building a brighter future for every individual. Role Description To edit and finalize the Life Skills Education (LSE) manual by ensuring clarity, consistency, accuracy, and alignment with the rights-based and participatory approach of the LSE editors Key Responsibilities: Content Review and Editing: 1. Language Editing: Correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Simplify complex sentences and ensure readability for facilitators with different educational backgrounds. Maintain a consistent tone and voice throughout the manual. 2. Structure and Flow: Review the logical flow of sessions and modules. Ensure clear linkages between session objectives, activities, and expected outcomes. Suggest reordering of content if needed for better understanding. 3. Clarity of Instructions: Ensure all session activities are easy to understand and follow. Clarify instructions for games, group work, and discussions. Standardize formatting of instructions (e.g., steps, materials, timing). 4. Consistency: Standardize terms, formatting, and style across sessions. Maintain consistent use of titles, headers, subheads, and activity formats. 5. Visuals and Aids: Check placement and relevance of visuals, diagrams, and tables. Review captions and labels for clarity and correctness. Suggest additional visuals if necessary to enhance understanding. 6. Alignment with LSE Principles: Ensure content reflects rights-based, gender-sensitive, and participatory values. Identify any content that may reinforce stereotypes or disempowering messages and suggest revisions. Collaboration and Feedback: 7. Work with Authors and Program Team: Communicate with content writers and trainers to clarify doubts or suggest improvements. Attend review meetings if required to align on revisions. 8. Incorporate Feedback: Make changes based on feedback from pilot sessions, field facilitators, and stakeholders. Track changes and create a version history for transparency. Finalization and Quality Control: 9. Proofreading: Conduct a final proofread after all revisions. Ensure all links, references, and annexures are in place and accurate. 10. Layout Support: Coordinate with the design team (if any) to ensure final manual layout aligns with the content. Suggest improvements to layout for facilitator-friendliness (e.g., space for notes, icons for tips, etc.) 11. Version Control and File Management Maintain organized folders and clearly labeled versions (e.g., Draft 1, Final Draft, Proofread Version). Submit final soft copy in required formats (PDF, Word, Print-ready) Qualifications Excellent command over written English (or the language of the manual). Experience in content editing, especially in training or education materials. Familiarity with Life Skills Education, gender and rights-based approaches Experience in working with NGOs or social organizations is beneficial Commitment to the mission and values of NavRiseup India Care Foundation Show more Show less
