Chief Editor 90 views1 application

About Frontieri

Frontieri is a renowned research and development consulting firm based its Head Quarter in Addis Ababa. We undertake different consultancy works and projects in improving people’s lives. We provide a full range of research and development services and analysis that strengthen different development programs, organizations, and policies. Our services cross-cut all development sectors including agriculture, rural development, education, health, economic growth, energy, and social protection. Our clients includes/but not limited to UN agencies, multilateral and bilateral organizations and Governmental Ministries.

Frontieri is a company for talented people with different backgrounds and perspective and we have gathered competent professionals and in partnership with scholars across the country and abroad. www.frontieri.com

Currently, we are seeking internal quality assurance specialist /Chief Editor with high level of consultancy experience enthusiasm, and resilience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry-out different types of editing for various research reports, proposals, policy briefs, branding, rebranding, marketing, and communication materials, etc.
•  Review and edit drafts reports, profiles, staffing qualifications, EoI, technical proposals, documents and provide comments to improve with accepted and agreed quality and standard;
• In line with all requirements and standards, evaluate and approve final versions of reports and necessary working documents produced by consultants and staff members meeting the best quality and standards in content, style, structure, and language coherency;
• Work closely with all staff members to help them improve their writing skills and produce highest quality reports with an international standards that meet the best quality, including formatting, design, layout, etc.
• Provide regular editorial feedback to all staff members aiming at filling the observed gaps;
• Prepare editing manual for the organization along with the set of guidelines and standards to be followed with a focus on quality deliverables;
• Participate in regular project evaluation meetings and assist the quality assurance team to deliver the highest quality research outputs – in line with the RFP/ToR, Technical Proposal, Inception Report, and other requirements;
• Review and revise materials for publications in newspapers, magazines, radio, TV and or websites;
• Maintain the highest standards of rigor and integrity in the conduct of their activities so as to deliver quality services;
• Prepare press release notes and concept notes that will be distributed to the news release and publications;
• Prepare policy review and summary notes of each signing off projects which will be used later on in the firm’s experience and company profile;
• Actively participate and lead the preparation and publications of Company Profile, Brochures, Flyer Papers, etc. and updating information as necessary as possible;
• Establish standard report format, PowerPoint presentation, and different templates of the firm’s standards for branding and re branding, marketing, and communication;
• Deliver training on report writing of research, company profiles, CV summary, brochures, flyers, proceedings (writing style, writing structure, and contents.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION

• M.A (preferably PhD.) in Foreign Language and Literature, Linguistics (English), Journalism and Communication or related fields

Experience (minimum requirement)

A minimum of 5 years of relevant Editing experience, preferably in research institutions

 Technical and Other Skills

• Ability to work under pressure and to meet short deadlines,
• An eye for detail along with critical thinking and excellent research skills,
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in computer, verbal and written English language

How to Apply

Candidates who are interested and fulfill the requirements shall submit their application/motivation letter along with their updated CV via email at [email protected] by clearly marking the position title on the subject line OR in person to the following address.

   Fronteri Consult P.L.C

    CMC, around 200 meter from St. Michael Church towards Megenagna Road

      In the building where Oromia Cooperative Bank and Lion International Bank is located, 8th floor

    Tel: 0116 47 95 17/0116 479778

    Closing date of application:  Thirty /30/ working days from the date of announcement.