Solidaridad West Africa Recruitment for Editor/Writer

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Solidaridad West Africa Recruitment for Editor/Writer.

Solidaridad West Africa is an international network organization with partners all over the world. There is one agenda and one strategy: together we learn and progress, together we achieve results and together we decide on future steps.

Job Description

• Company: Solidaridad West Africa
• Location: Ghana
• State: Accra
• Job type: Full-Time

Major Responsibilities

• Strategically plan, coordinate and guide the writing, editing and revision of publications.
• Develop and promote writing and editorial guidelines for Solidaridad West Africa based on the corporate writing guide and publication policy.
• Research, create, edit, revise and rewrite materials for publication, including articles, news stories, reports, project documents, speeches, newsletters, project leaflets/brochures and web contents.
• Review text for audio-visual materials, including titles, subtitles, captions and credits before post-production is completed.
• Consistently train staff in writing, editing and compliance to the Solidaridad style guide and editorial policy.
• Review texts from staff to be published on the Solidaridad global website and social media platforms.
• Ensure that all information, written or visual, accessed on the regional pages of the Solidaridad’s website is accurate and reflects the corporate image and timely.
• Cross-check any quotations and references to ensure that materials are well credited and copyright issues are addressed before publishing to refrain from falsity or defamation.

Requirements

• A master’ degree in Communications, Journalism or English. Additional studies or a short course in the sustainable development sector will be an advantage. A Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 7 years of work experience in creative writing, editing, proofreading or journalism.
• Experience in writing and editing for a progressive development organization is an advantage
• Ability to write English clearly with a keen understanding of syntax and the rules of grammar
• Ability and desire to dig into topics through research to make the writing as accurate and as detailed as possible.
• Attention to detail and Creative writing skills
• Ability to tell engaging stories

How to Apply