Arabic Copy Editor – Lebanon (m/f/d)

Position Title: Arabic Copy Editor – Lebanon (m/f/d)

Form of Employment: Deskwork, framework contract ending on the 31 December 2023

Location: Home-based

Closing date: 19 March 2023

Background:

Democracy Reporting International (DRI) is a non-partisan, independent, not-for-profit organisation registered in Berlin. Democracy Reporting International promotes political participation of citizens, accountability of state bodies and the development of democratic institutions worldwide.

DRI works closely with Lebanese civil society organisations and cooperates with academics, think tanks, and practitioners. In this context, DRI seeks to make its knowledge products (policy papers and briefs), communications outputs, and advocacy materials (infographics, press statements, awareness documents) in Arabic accessible to a national audience by hiring an Arabic translator on a framework contract.

DRI is looking for a seasoned Arabic copy editor to finalise and proofread all DRI Lebanon publications, including briefing papers, policy briefs, reports, studies, press statements, and various research and communications outputs.

Your Duties and Responsibilities:

The Arabic copy editor shall review the Arabic text and ensure that it complies with the following essential requirements:

• Clarity;
• Concision;
• Linguistic correctness and proper syntax;
• Consistency in the use of terms and names of official documents and bodies;
• Correct terminology, grammar, punctuation, and referencing;
• Adequate use of Arabic terms as they are used in the Lebanese context;
• Correct spelling;
• Gender-sensitive language.

The Arabic copy editor will provide the final documents within an agreed and reasonable deadline. The timeline and delivery of outputs will be determined in coordination with DRI.

The edited text will be validated by DRI before the payment is released.

All rights related to the produced document will become the propriety of DRI.

Qualifications we require:

• Advanced university degree in Arabic literature, translation, or other relevant fields;
• Excellent command of written and spoken Arabic;
• A strong translation and/or copy-editing track record (minimum of 10 years);
• Outstanding attention to detail, thoroughness, and accuracy;
• Experience in working with international organisations, think tanks, or research centers;
• Familiarity with the terminologies used in the fields of governance, the rule of law, political and legal reform, and democratisation in the Lebanese context;
• Familiarity with the Lebanese context (legal, political, cultural, and social dimensions).