The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to establish a roster of editors with a track record of outstanding editorial skills on whom it will call on for short term consultancy assignments to work closely with publishing unit to edit and produce high-quality research publications.

Essential Skills and Qualifications Required:

• An advanced degree in communication, public relations, journalism, marketing, or another field relevant to this assignment.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in editing, preferably for agricultural development-related initiatives in East, Southern and West Africa and South and Southeast Asia.
• Extensive experience working with technical content, preferably in livestock, bioscience, agriculture and natural resource research
• Experience working closely with technical and nontechnical teams
• Proficiency in English
• Excellent grammar and punctuation
• Ability to manage multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously
• Planning and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail