Job Title: Sub Editor
Employer: SciDev.Net
Scheme: Part-time opportunities in SciDev.Net's Sub-Saharan Africa (English) regional office
Location: Kenya, South Africa or Nigeria
Based: Kenya, South Africa or Nigeria
Work Schedule: 0.5 FTE, 17.5 hours per week
Remuneration: £9 – £13/hour
SciDev.Net is the world's leading source of news and analysis on science and technology for the global South. Our mission is to put science at the heart of global development, allowing decision-makers to draw on evidence and insights from science and technology for more effective policy and programmes.
We are expanding our regional operations in Sub-Saharan Africa to allow greater engagement with networks in the region. To support this expansion, we are creating the following new positions to support our Sub-Saharan Africa (English) office currently based in Nairobi. The position will either be based in the Nairobi office or will telecommute depending on the location of the successful applicant.
We are looking for a Sub Editor to handle articles on a range of topics related to the applications of science and technology to the problems facing the Sub-Saharan Africa region, in fields ranging from agriculture and climate change to health.
This will, in particular, include working on articles written by journalists and other contributors located in the region.
The work will involve:
• Subediting and proofreading articles from staff, freelance journalists and external contributors, including working closely with each when required
• Linking all articles to other related articles and sections on the SciDev.Net website, as well as to external document and organisations
• Writing all headlines and intros to the satisfaction of the Regional Coordinator
• Finding images to accompany articles and writing relevant captions.
• Providing additional editorial support as required
• Post holder will need to be available for subbing materials from other sections (e.g. marketing section)
Knowledge and skills required:
Essential:
• At least three years' experience of subbing scientific and/or science-related articles
• Good knowledge and experience of working with Office 2010 software
• Good attention to detail
• Knowledge of technical aspects of English
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines under pressure
• Familiarity with scientific terminology
• Fluency in English
Desirable:
• Interest in science, technology and development issues
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills
• Resourceful and able to take initiative
Application Hint:
To apply, please send a CV of no more than three pages with a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements for the position. Be sure to indicate clearly in your covering letter the post that you are applying for.
Closing Date: 9th June, 2013
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