Pan American Health Organization · 1 day ago
PAHO Consultant - English Editor
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is the specialized international health agency for the Americas. They are seeking a consultant to provide technical assistance in coordinating editorial content, ensuring quality standards, and supporting the Publications Team in developing content for various multilingual projects.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Coordinate the editorial content of multilingual projects, in close coordination with the English and Spanish Publication Specialists, from initial draft until delivery of final files
Follow production schedules and ensure tight deadlines are met while maintaining high quality standards
Follow closely the PAHO Style Guide to ensure conformity with PAHO language across all titles, advising authors where appropriate
Ensure timely communication of any problems affecting budget or deadlines
Support the Publications Team in developing content when required
Ensure that the manuscripts received are complete, in the correct format, and adequately tagged or marked up for layout
Be the focal point for typesetters. Provide clear indications, discuss solutions for editorial content problems, and ensure correct implementation of PAHO’s brand and PAHO language specifications
Coordinate proofreaders with the production editor during production stages, providing indications and solving queries when needed
Check the editorial content quality of final print and digital files before publication
Proofread and perform light copy-editing of high-profile projects as required
Assist with any other duties as required
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in communications, publishing, graphic design, or in any other field related to the functions of the post from a recognized university
At least 7 years of combined national and international experience in the fields of publishing, editorial, or communications
Fluent in written and spoken English or Spanish
Strong organizational and project management skills with excellent attention to detail
In depth experience of the publications process, from feasibility assessment of publication projects to costing, layout, design, proofreading and printing
Good contacts in the publishing industry, including project managers, designers, proofreaders and editors
Good knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, and Adobe, as well as Excel, Power Point, and Word
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a diverse, team-oriented environment
Experience working in multicultural environments
Preferred
Master's degree in communications, publishing, graphic design or any other field related to the functions of the post from a recognized university
Experience working in the field of public health
Knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese and French
Company
Pan American Health Organization
PAHO founded in 1902, is the world’s oldest international public health agency.
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