COPYEDITOR
Project Overview and Role:
The Data for Implementation (Data.FI) project, within the Information Systems portfolio of Palladium Group, is a cooperative agreement funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development. It is implemented by Palladium, in partnership with JSI Research & Training Institute (JSI), Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Department of Epidemiology, Right to Care (RTC), Cooper/Smith, DT Global, Jembi Health Systems and Pendulum, and supported by expert local resource partners.
Data.FI is a global project that
helps countries strengthen routine health information systems to optimize
efficiencies in the health sector, track and rapidly respond to the HIV
epidemic and emerging health threats, and improve client care through
integrated, and flexible digital health solutions, data analytics, and
institutionalized data use practices.
The project is seeking a part-time, English-language
consultant copyeditor.
Overall, the consultant will provide
editorial support to Data.FI and, upon request, to other projects within the
Information Systems portfolio.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Data for Implementation (Data.FI) project, within the Information Systems portfolio of Palladium Group, is a cooperative agreement funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development. It is implemented by Palladium, in partnership with JSI Research & Training Institute (JSI), Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Department of Epidemiology, Right to Care (RTC), Cooper/Smith, DT Global, Jembi Health Systems and Pendulum, and supported by expert local resource partners.
Data.FI is a global project that helps countries strengthen routine health information systems to optimize efficiencies in the health sector, track and rapidly respond to the HIV epidemic and emerging health threats, and improve client care through integrated, and flexible digital health solutions, data analytics, and institutionalized data use practices.
The project is seeking a part-time, English-language consultant copyeditor. This position is fully remote.
Overall, the consultant will provide editorial support to Data.FI and, upon request, to other projects within the Information Systems portfolio.
Specifically, the consultant will:
- Edit and/or rewrite reports, briefs, PowerPoint presentations, success stories, blogs, and news articles on subjects related to data science and digital health.
- Provide critical review of writing for coherence, organization, completeness, and clarity, suggest approaches to improving quality of materials.
- Proofread documents by content writers, ensuring accuracy and quality.
- Ensure written materials meet branding requirements and confirm to APA style.
- Show ability to critique and suggest improvements to data science and digital health materials written in English (and French and Spanish as well, preferred).
- Conduct other communications-related tasks to support the portfolio’s communications strategies, as agreed between Palladium and the consultant.
Required Qualifications:
<<MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS>>
5 years professional experience as a copyeditor
Deep familiarity with APA and other relevant style guides
Ability to work with tight deadlines and manage parallel assignments
Ability to edit documents quickly and efficiently (e.g., proof a 20-page document within 4 hours)
High degree of responsiveness to email
Excellent communication skills and ability to parse and hone meaning
Strong attention to detail and concern for accuracy and comprehensiveness
Strong aptitude with Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Word and PowerPoint
Flexibility and willingness dealing with a workload that ebbs and flows
<<PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS>>
8 years or more of professional experience as a copyeditor
Experience preparing documents for academic publication, preferably in fields of social science, health, and/or digital technologies
Experience working for international development projects, especially USAID-funded projects
High level of knowledge of digital health and global health
Company Overview:
About Palladium - Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people's lives.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.
Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss.
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