Copy-editor: 4 Reports on WPS in Ethiopia, Sudan, Myanmar (Service contract)

Based in Brussels and active in over a dozen countries, the European Institute of Peace (www.eip.org) is an independent organisation working collaboratively with the parties to the conflict, those who represent people suffering from insecurity or at risk of violence, as well as European decision-makers and the conflict prevention, resolution and mediation community.

We provide practical experience, technical expertise, and policy advice on conflict resolution. We use a variety of tools to help us do this, including analysis, mapping and design of peace processes and agreements, facilitating policy discussions, and proposing practical engagement, for example through inclusive dialogue and mediation support.

Are you captivated by our innovative approach to peace, and do you want to contribute to the mission of our institute? Do you share our vision for a world where people live in safety and peace because conflicts and grievances are resolved through inclusive dialogue and lasting political agreements?

We are looking for a copy-editor for the production of four reports aimed at contributing to women’s meaningful participation in peace processes globally and with a focus on Ethiopia, Sudan, and Myanmar as part of Peace Practice and Innovation (PPI) unit.

Project context

The Gender and Peacemaking Programme (GPM) drives the Institute’s efforts to enhance women’s participation in conflict resolution and peacemaking, by promoting inclusion of women’s roles, concerns, and priorities in the contexts we operate in. The programme focuses on strengthening internal capacity to understand and address the complex barriers to women’s political participation while advancing gender-responsive and transformative approaches in its conflict resolution efforts. By integrating these insights into our programming and our policy work, the programme aims to foster more sustainable and inclusive peace efforts and outcomes.

The GPM programme is responsible for the implementation of the Breaking Barriers, Making Peace project which aims to contribute to the implementation and reshaping of the WPS Agenda and Feminist Foreign Policy by providing policy makers and peace practitioners with recommendations for addressing the persistent barriers to women’s meaningful participation in peace processes. In this frame, a Global Review was conducted to identify and analyse good practices and strategies for overcoming these challenges across various contexts globally, and with a particular focus on Myanmar, Ethiopia, and Sudan.

Within the framework of the project, the Institute is looking for highly skilled and experienced Copy-editor to provide professional editing services for the production of the Global Review report as well as the three country reports (Myanmar, Ethiopia and Sudan). The purpose of this assignment is to ensure the accuracy, clarity, and consistency of report sections, making it accessible and impactful for its intended audience. The copy-editor will work closely with the project team to refine the report content and enhance its overall quality.
You will

Under the direction of the GPM Programme Manager and in close collaboration with the Team, the Copy-editor will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Review and edit all four (final draft) reports (estimated total size of the 4 reports combined is up to 110-120 pages) for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, clarity, and coherence as well as consistency across sections and reports.
• Ensuring consistency in terminology, style, and tone as well as in the presentation of main arguments and findings throughout the report content across all 4 reports.
• Identifying and correcting errors, inaccuracies, and ambiguities in all reports.
• Ensuring that the chapters adhere to the specific requirements of the conflict resolution/peacebuilding field, including terminology, cultural sensitivity, and professional standards of the Institute.
• Collaborate with the project team to meet project deadlines and maintain an efficient workflow.
• Maintaining confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information and documents.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Journalism, Publishing and Editing, Technical communications, English Language and Literature, Linguistics, Creative or Technical Writing or Interpretation as well as political science, law, conflict studies or peacebuilding.
• Additional Copy-editor certificates are conspired an advantage.
• Proven experience as a copy-editor.
• Prior experience editing content (hard-copy and web content) in the field of conflict resolution/peacebuilding or a related field would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with subject matter as described is desirable.
• Excellent command of the English language and mastery of grammar, spelling, syntax and punctuation.
• Ability to refine content while preserving the author’s voice.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for accuracy, spotting inconsistencies, factural erros or stylistic issues
• Proficiency in major style guides, preferably Chicago Manual of Style.
• Knowledge of SEO principles and development of digital content.
• Ability to work independently and perform basic fact-checking and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with project team.

What we are offering

• A consultancy contract from of 1 May -15 June 2025.

Copy-editor should be available to start immediately upon selection. The specific timeline will be agreed upon with the selected consultant.