Copy Editor, The Hague
Closing date: Monday, 21 April 2014
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Title: Copy Editor
Category: Professional Staff
Type of Contract: Fixed Term, Internationally recruited
Duty Station: The Hague, The Netherlands
ABOUT IDLO
The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) works to enable governments and empower people to reform laws and strengthen institutions to promote peace, justice, and sustainable development.
IDLO is an intergovernmental organization that promotes justice, peace and development by providing legal expertise to governments, multilateral and civil society organizations. It seeks to enhance human rights, economic growth and good governance through technical assistance on judicial and legal reform, capacity-building and legal empowerment programs and projects. Bringing together a range of diverse local, national and international stakeholders and working in an enabling rather than directive or prescriptive way, IDLO acts as a catalyst for social change. It prides itself on its flexibility, speed and entrepreneurial spirit. While IDLO works in all developing regions of the world, it has significant operations in countries emerging from conflict. IDLO is the only intergovernmental organization with an exclusive mandate to promote the rule of law. It currently has 27 Member Parties and benefits from the collective wisdom of a prestigious International Advisory Council.
To learn more about IDLO, please visit our website www.idlo.int or follow us on Twitter @IDLOnews.
THE POSITION
Under the supervision of the News Editor, External Relations, the Copy Editor will be assigned, but not necessarily limited, to the following duties:
- Proof-read, edit, rewrite, collate and repurpose copy as necessary for IDLO publications, web content and other material, including official statements;
- Produce copy that is clear and concise, grammatically flawless and syntactically sound;
- Maintain editorial standards to protect the organisation's brand; make copy stylistically elegant, hard-hitting and topical;
- Ensure consistency of voice so that IDLO's presence in social media and other platforms remain useful to stakeholders;
- Conduct training in editing and advice on good writing techniques to other team members;
Education
- University degree either in Mass Communication / Journalism / Social Sciences / Marketing or relevant studies is required.
- Minimum 3 - 4 years of professional experience as a copy editor/writer, preferably within an international or news-oriented setting is essential.
- Proven editing abilities including aesthetics, copy and formatting, with a passion for the language(s);
- A brevity artist, a headline crafter, an eye for details.
- Proven ability to write and edit a wide range of materials including speeches, leaflets, briefing papers, web pages, press releases, newsletters and in-depth reports.
- Ability to understand complex issues and the ability to articulate them in a simple, easyto-read way for a varied audience.
- Sound knowledge and interest in current global affairs.
- Ability to train and support respective team members and foster teamwork approach.
- Sound knowledge of editorial principles and journalism ethics.
- Good IT skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ability to use digital media.
- Proven competence in the fluent use of written and verbal communication skills in English. Fluency in at least one other language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian and Chinese) is desirable.
- Ability to work as a team player, maintain positive attitude and be flexible.
- Ability to uphold effective working relationships in multi-cultural settings.
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and an entrepreneurial spirit. Ability to respond timely to queries and provide feedback.
- Ability to adapt to changes and work in a matrix management structure.
- Ability to develop an understanding of Rule of law, keen sense of ethics, integrity and commitment to IDLO's mandate.
The annual salary level for this fixed-term professional staff, internationally recruited, position is in the range of €39,000 as per IDLO's salary scale and according to qualifications and experience, plus other admissible allowances such as education, housing, relocation and home leave.
The compensation is net of tax. IDLO offers competitive remuneration and benefit package: subsidized health insurance coverage including life insurance, medical and dental through Vanbreda International to the staff member and all eligible dependents. Eligible staff member are also entitled to IDLO Provident Fund where IDLO contributes 14% of the staff member's base salary.
HOW TO APPLY
All interested applicants are encouraged to apply via our website www.idlo.int/jobs and submit the completed IDLO Personal History Form (PHF), resume and cover letter.
IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We welcome and encourage diverse applications.
DISCLAIMER AND CLOSING DATE
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the staff member assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.
The Director-General of IDLO reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities or even to cancel the recruitment to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
Application deadline is 21 April 2014.
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