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CONSULTANCY CALL FOR A RESEARCH PROJECTS EDITOR

Introduction:

The Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) is pleased to engage services of a research project editor for short term work on two research reports. The engagement is under AMWIK’s Project on “Building Resilient and Independent Media Ecosystems.

The project is being implemented in two phases;

  1. Phase I involves extensive research and activity design contextualized by the research.
  2. Phase II is focused on activities that are responsive to the recommendations from the research phase that involve media organizations in Kenya.

The research and focus group discussions have been completed and compiled into two documents which focus on issues of media capture, sexual harassment against journalists, particularly female journalists, and misogyny as major limiting factors for journalists. The research explores this further through the lens of media capture and following the editing, these findings will be shared through dissemination events.

.Scope of Work:

The selected editor will be responsible for the following tasks:

  1. Editing of the research studies below:

Research Study 1: Examining Sexual Harassment Policies as the Key to Ending Harassment in the Kenyan Media

Research objective: To explore the effectiveness of sexual harassment policies in addressing and ending harassment within the Kenyan media industry. 

Research Study 2: Identifying the Gaps, Limitations, and Effectiveness of Psychosocial and Mental Health Support for Survivors of Sexual Harassment in the Kenyan Media

Research objective: To examine the existing psychosocial and mental health support services available for survivors of sexual harassment in the Kenyan media and identify gaps and limitations in their effectiveness.

  1. The editor will review and edit research papers, reports, and other project-related documents in the above questions for clarity, consistency, and adherence to style guidelines.
  2. The editor will proofread documents to correct grammatical, punctuation, and formatting errors and ensure that the content is coherent, well-structured, and meets the intended audience’s needs.
  3. Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with project researchers and authors to address editing and revision needs.
  • Maintain open communication to clarify ambiguities and provide constructive feedback.

Eligibility Criteria

We are looking for consultants who meet the following qualifications:

  • Proven experience in editing academic or research documents concerning media.
  • Strong command of the English language.
  • Familiarity with common style guides.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively.
  • Relevant academic background or degree in a related field.

 

Application Guidelines

Interested individuals or firms should submit the following documents:

  1. A cover letter detailing their interest and qualifications.
  2. A current CV or company profile.
  3. Samples of previous editing work.

 Submission Deadline:

Please submit your applications to info@amwik.org no later than 27th October 2023 at 5.00 PM. If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this consultancy, please contact us on 0722201958.