Arabic Proofreader
SIHA

The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) is a coalition of civil society organizations from Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia and Somaliland. SIHA was founded in 1995 by a collection of women\'s groups with the view of strengthening the capacities of women organizations in the Horn of Africa countries. SIHA advocates for social change and gender equality for men and women in the Horn region and works specifically on: gender equality, women rights activism, women economic empowerment, eliminating violence against women and girls, promoting human rights, peace building and conflict transformation, enhancing women’s leadership and political participation and the production and dissemination of knowledge. More information about SIHA is available at www.sihanet.org.

 


 Vacancy No: 04/2025
 Dept: SIHA Journal
 Job Focus: Editing
 Section/Unit: Programme
 Grade Level: Consultant
 Supervisor: SIHA Editorial Coordinator
 No. of Post: 1
 Duty Station: Khartoum
 Duration: 2 Months
 Closing Date: 30 April 2025

 
 Background:

The Arabic Proofreader agrees to review 30 articles, focusing on increasing the quality and readability of the SIHA journal for Arabic readers. They will refine and correct the articles to ensure the final versions reflect high standards of grammar/ العربية اللغة قواعد and content.

Candidates should bear in mind that the journal is to reflect the voices and concernsof SIHA as an organization, comprised of groupsof women and their communities from across the Horn of Africa, and thus must primarily represent their voices.



 
 Duties and responsibilities:

  • Ensure that the ideas are expressed clearly and that the texts flow logically;

توطين النصوص المترجمة في اللغة العربية والتأكد من ان محتوى النص قد وصل الي القارئ

  • Suggest relevant modifications (phrasing/use of language) to the editorial team;
  • Detect and correct errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, format and style;
  • Ensure consistent styles of writing
  • Respond to SIHA editorial staff enquiries and calls for additional editing as necessary.

 
 Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

  • Have at least3 to 4 years of experience in editing and proofreading;
  • Have knowledge of or interest in feminist writing;
  • Be highly literate with a sound knowledge of Arabic grammar;
  • Have a good knowledge of English (most original articles were written in English)
  • Be able to produce detailed work under tight deadlines;
  • Have a keen eye for detail.


 


To Apply: Please send your CV and cover letter no later than 30 April 2025 to journal@sihanet.org and Justine@sihanet.org




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