Consultancy: Copyeditor

Consultancy: Copyeditor

About InterAction

InterAction is the largest U.S.-based alliance of international non-government organizations (NGOs) and partners. Celebrating our 40th anniversary this year, we mobilize our Members to think and act collectively to serve the world’s poor and vulnerable, with a shared belief that we can make the world a more peaceful, just and prosperous place – together. Using our collective voice and convening power, we seek to shape important policy decisions and actions across a wide range of issues – including foreign assistance, humanitarian relief, development, economic equity, food security, and climate change.

Our Members are premier international global development, humanitarian, and sector-supporting organizations that work in almost every country and manage more than $15.4 billion in programs annually. InterAction’s revenue comes from dues, government, private foundation and corporate grants, and fee-for-service programs. Additional information can be found at www.interaction.org.

Position Description

Summary**:**

InterAction is soliciting Expression of Interest (EoI) from consultants to conduct review, editing, and proofreading of up to three publications as described below.

Background

InterAction is developing three publications, an advocacy brief on housing, land, and property; a case study compendium on local actor shelter assistance programs and projects; and a report on the barriers to operationalizing the Settlements Approach ad lessons learned from those who have operationalized the approach.

Position Type

Consultancy, remote, part-time

Expected activities and deliverables

• Clearly understand the objectives and target audience, familiarize oneself with the editing processes, InterAction’s style sheet, and branding standards (style sheet and branding guidelines will be provided).
• Provide advice on the format for each document prior to drafting stage, including a joint discussion with graphics consultant.
• Prepare and agreed style sheet as needed to promote consistent terminology and formatting throughout the documents.
• Ensure clarity, consistency and flow within each publication.
• Carefully review and rectify grammatical and formatting errors.
• Maintain regular communication with InterAction’s focal point, and Comms team when required.
• Ensure that the editorial approach reflects InterAction’s Shelter, Settlements, and related humanitarian sectoral stakeholders’ input (InterAction will coordinate consultation and feedback)>

Qualifications

• Familiar with plain language editing.
• Familiar with humanitarian principles and terminology.

Period of Performance

It is expected the work will extend over a period of a few months. Consultants should be available from September 2024-January2024. Work is to be carried out remotely. It is expected that the level of effort will increase towards the end of the time frame noted.

In addition

InterAction is an equal opportunity employer that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. InterAction does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, and individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws.

To Apply

Interested consultants should attach the following documents to their online application through ADP, by August 31, 2024. Applications will be reviewed as received. Only finalists will be contacted.

• Company profile or individual resume with contact details, background (highlighting specific experience in humanitarian assistance) and qualifications (see above) as it pertains to the objectives of the work, relevant credentials, and any relevant partnering agreements.
• Suggested outline and overview describing the proposed methodology and concepts.
• Links to prior work samples.
• Detailed cost proposal with appropriate breakdown.