Short term – Part Time Editor

Deadline for Application: 17 October 2008

Position starts immediately

6 months with possible extension

CRTD.A is looking for immediate short term recruitments for writing assignments.

These tasks including:

• Developing concept notes for project proposals (mainly involving action research projects)
•  Editing project reports
• Editing communication material

Skills and competencies required:

• University graduate in social sciences or equivalent
•  Excellent writing skills in English.  Arabic and French are a plus.
•  Excellent research skills.
• Familiarity with writing research documents and projects documents
•  Knowledge of and familiarity with gender and development terminology and concepts
• Ability to work within and meet tight deadlines

Interested candidates are invited to send a CV and a sample of writing of at least 1000 words to vacancy [at] crtda [dot] org [dot] lb Please mention: “Short term Editor” in subject space.

Recruitment is on a rolling basis.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.