Job
Description
- Write, edit, and proofread various content types, including but not limited to reports, articles, blog posts, project summaries, grant proposals, newsletters, press releases, and social media content. - Ensure alignment with MSC\u2019s house style, consistency of tone, voice, and language and improve grammar, spellings, usage, and consistency of style for all reports - Conduct research to gather accurate and relevant information for content creation, with a focus on development topics, such as poverty alleviation, gender equality, education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability. - Edit documents for grammar, punctuation, style, and adherence to development sector best practices. - Collaborate closely with MSC\u2019s team ofconsultants, researchers, and other stakeholders to understand key messages and ensure content aligns with organizational goals. - Adapt complex development language into clear, engaging, and audience-appropriate formats. - Help the the editorial lead create training material for scheduled training sessions - Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in the development sector and non-profit communications. Requirements Essential skills: - At least 8 - 10 years of professional experience in copywriting, editing, andcontent creation within the development sector (experience with NGOs,international organizations, or development-focused media preferred) or generalpublishing, business editing, or technical editing - Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with keen attention todetail - Ability to work well under tight deadlines, ability to edit and rewritecontent while preserving meaning - Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with various teams - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt content for differentaudiences - Experience with style guides and brandguidelines Total years of experience: 8-10 years Qualifications: Bachelors degree in English, Communications, InternationalDevelopment, Journalism, or a related field Other requirements: Strong understanding of development issues and terminologyacross sectors, such as financial inclusion, gender, climate change, and healthand nutrition, among related areas
