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Copy Editor

World Vision
Contract
On-site
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Media and Journalism Jobs in Ethiopia, NGO Jobs in Ethiopia
Countries: Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Philippines, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania
Organization: World Vision
Closing date: 18 Jul 2025

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Here’s where you come in:

As the Copy Editor/Writer, you will produce quality copy, and also ensure the clarity, consistency, accuracy, and effectiveness of written content across a range of internal and external communications. You will also provide limited training for staff in how to improve their writing.

The successful candidate will be an experienced editor with a strong grasp of grammar, style, and tone, particularly within the non-profit, international development, or humanitarian sectors. Projects that need copy editing will include research reports, annual reports, infographics, capacity statements, thought leadership content and more. Working remotely, you will collaborate closely with writers, designers, digital specialists, and other staff globally.

Requirements include:

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
  • 3–5 years of professional editing experience, preferably in an international nonprofit, NGO, or similar context.
  • Exceptional command of written English, grammar, syntax, and style.
  • Proven ability to edit complex, technical, or sensitive content into accessible and engaging language.
  • Experience working with global and culturally diverse teams.
  • Strong project/time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
  • Comfortable working in a fully remote, digital environment.

How to apply

Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position and apply online by the application deadline of 18 JULY 2025.

World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people.

For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.