Introduction
Intergovernmental Authority on Development, a Regional Economic Community of the African Union, has received some assistance from the USAID and other development partners towards the development and implementation of the Drought Disaster Resilience and initiative. As part of the agenda for establishing the coordinating mechanism for the initiative - the Drought Resilience and Sustainability Platform, IGAD will apply part of the funds towards strengthening institutional development and capacity building efforts to ensure that the requisite skills and support structures are in place that IGAD will play its expected role in providing leadership to the initiative. The purpose of this advert is to invite skilled personnel from the IGAD region who ably satisfy the attached criteria and competences to apply for the available posts that are expected to contribute substantially to the Drought resilience agenda in the region." It is important to note that IGAD is a equal opportunity employer and women and young candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Canvassing will lead to a disqualification without further reference to the applicant.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Technical Editor
Job Group: Professional
Duty Station: IGAD Secretariat Djibouti
Accountable to: Director Administration and Finance
I. Job Summary
Under the overall supervision of the Program Manager Information documentation the technical editor shall oversee publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements. Confer with management and editorial staff members regarding placement and emphasis of developing news stories. Assign topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage. Monitor news-gathering operations to ensure utilization of all news sources, such as press releases, telephone contacts, radio, television, wire services, and other reporters.
II. Core Duties and Responsibilities
a. Read copy or proof, or prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve quality and readability, or supervise or cause others to undertake this function;
b. Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication;
c. Plan the contents of publications according to the publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements;
d. In collaboration with the communication of expert and others verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources;
e. Review and approve proofs submitted by composing room prior to publication production.
f. In collaboration with the communication of expert and others allocate print space for story text, photos, and illustrations according to space parameters and copy significance, using knowledge of layout principles;
g. In collaboration with the communication of expert and others develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal;
h. Make manuscript acceptance or revision recommendations to publishers;
i. In collaboration with the communication of expert and others select local, state, national, and international news items received from wire services, based on assessment of items' significance and interest value;
j. In collaboration with the communication of expert and others arrange for copyright permissions;
k. Read material to determine index items and arrange them alphabetically or topically, indicating page or chapter location;
III. Minimum Qualifications and Experience
• At least a Masters degree in editing and / or related qualifications in Communication, Journalism and or any other relevant field
• At least 10 years experience as an editor or in a relevant field
• Proven knowledge of the structure and content of written documents
• Verifiable knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules
IV. Key Skills and Competencies
• Proven record of Reading and Comprehension skills
• Effective Communication and writing skills
• Active Listening and critical thinking skills
• Time management judgment and decision making skills
• ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
• Attention to details and flexibility
• Creative thinking ability
• Ability to work under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial;
• Demonstrated ability to make recommendations and use independent judgment;
• Ability to interact and collaborate with professionals at all levels within and external to the organization;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate and generate reports
• Experience in at least two IGAD member states will be an added advantage
V. How to apply
1. Send your Applications to the Following Addresses:
Division, Administration & Finance
IGAD Secretariat
P.O.Box 2653
Tel: 253 354050
Fax: (253) 356994,353520
E-mail: hr@igad.int
with copy to abdullahi.busuri@igad.int
2. In the Subject line, please write: Ref: HR1212 Technical Editor
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