We currently have an exciting job opportunity for a
Research Editor
Overview
Reporting to the Blog Editor, the Research Editor will review and edit articles to be posted on CIFOR’s Forests News blog for clarity of copy and to ensure they have a solid factual/evidence base.
Key responsibilities/tasks
Check and source all facts and citations for accuracy, inserting hyperlinks where applicable.
Edit for fairness and tone of articles and outreach materials.
Ensure that blog articles and outreach materials adhere to CIFOR Style Guide and to Editorial Guidelines.
Undertake other editorial tasks as requested (The Outreach Manager will assign, by email, each task with clear deadlines).
Requirements
At least 10 years of professional writing/editing experience for scientifically-focused publications.
A degree in a related discipline.
Fluency in English.
We are looking for people who share our mission and our commitment to professionalism, innovation, impact and collaboration.
Terms and conditions
This is a part time consultancy position.
Work location: anywhere.
Application process
The application deadline is 5 June 2013.
We will acknowledge all applications, but we will contact only short-listed candidates.
Please send your letter of interest and CV, including contact information for three referees to:
Human Resources Department, CIFOR
cifor-hr-jobs@cgiar.org
Please indicate the position and its reference number in the email subject line.
CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer.
Staff diversity contributes to excellence.
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