04 January 2011

Job Opening: Copy Editor for The Institute of Economic Affairs (Kenya)

Deadline: 11 January 2011

About IEA

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) is a public policy forum that seeks to facilitate the review of public policy from an informed perspective. As such the Institute conducts research and subsequently taking it through the advocacy phase. Ultimately, information generated at the IEA is passed on to the public so as to facilitate informed debate on public policy issues.

The IEA Publications

The IEA periodically publishes a number of documents that broadly fall in the categories of research papers and bulletins. The Institute is looking for editors/proofreaders for both categories

The Editor/proof-reader must:

1. Be fluent in written and spoken English
2. Have experience in editing/proofreading and in particular on economic policy issues
3. Have a university degree

The Editor’s Responsibilities Will Include:

1. Review copy for grammar, spelling and punctuation errors, word choice and formatting for consistency throughout the publication
2. Correcting errors, suggesting changes to improve readability, rewriting, checking basic facts, checking illustrations, tables and figures, checking references and notes
3. Applying consistent styles and formats to your text
4. Checking the layout of text before it is printed

This will be period temporary assignments. If you meet the requirements above and are able to implement the tasks outlined, kindly send your application to admin@ieakenya.or.ke, attaching a detailed curriculum vitae with at least 2 referees, past experience if any in editorial work in particular research, and proposed fee structure.

The closing date for submission of application is 5.00 p.m. 11th January 2011. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

More information here.
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