Regional Editorial & Knowledge Management Officer

Job Description

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, International Development, Gender Studies, Political Science, Social Sciences, Law, or another relevant discipline. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and substantial relevant professional experience will also be considered.
• Professional Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in content development, editorial review, copy-editing, research communications, publishing, or knowledge management within civil society, international development, academia, or media. Experience working on women’s rights, gender equality, governance, or human rights issues is highly desirable.
• Technical Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of editorial processes, research writing, policy communications, publication development, storytelling, knowledge management, and content strategy. Strong understanding of feminist discourse, advocacy communications, and human rights documentation is highly desirable.
• Skills and Competencies: Exceptional writing, editing, analytical, and proofreading skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex information clearly and persuasively. Strong project management, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Computer Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, WordPress, Mailchimp, and major digital publishing and collaboration platforms. Experience with data visualization, infographics, graphic design, or multimedia content development is desirable.
• Personal Attributes: Demonstrated commitment to feminist principles, women’s rights, and social justice, with excellent judgment, professionalism, creativity, and initiative. The successful candidate should be highly collaborative, adaptable, self-motivated, and capable of working independently while maintaining high standards of quality and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Editorial Review and Quality Assurance: Lead the editorial review, copy-editing, and quality assurance of SIHA’s publications, research reports, policy papers, advocacy briefs, training manuals, concept notes, donor publications, and other institutional documents. Ensure all written products are accurate, coherent, evidence-based, consistent, and aligned with SIHA’s editorial standards, writing style, and feminist principles.
• Content Development and Storytelling: Develop, revise, and strengthen written content that communicates SIHA’s programmes, research, advocacy, and organizational impact. Support the production of compelling stories, case studies, impact stories, opinion pieces, speeches, and communications products that amplify the voices and lived experiences of women and girls while advancing SIHA’s advocacy objectives.
• Research and Knowledge Translation: Work closely with the Advocacy, Research, and Programme teams to translate research findings, programme evidence, and technical information into accessible products for diverse audiences, including policy makers, donors, partners, media, and the public. Support the development of research concept notes, analytical summaries, publications, and knowledge products that strengthen SIHA’s influence and thought leadership.
• Editorial Standards and Institutional Knowledge Management: Maintain and continuously improve SIHA’s editorial style guide, writing standards, templates, and documentation formats. Support staff across the organization to strengthen writing quality, documentation practices, and consistency in institutional publications while promoting effective knowledge management and organizational learning.
• Communications and Digital Content Support: Collaborate with the Communications and Advocacy team to review and strengthen website content, newsletters, social media messaging, campaign materials, and digital communications. Ensure that communications products are accurate, engaging, audience-appropriate, and consistent with SIHA’s messaging and organizational identity.
• Technical Support and Capacity Strengthening: Provide editorial guidance and writing support to programme teams, researchers, consultants, and country offices throughout the development of publications and communications products. Mentor staff on writing, documentation, storytelling, and content development while promoting high editorial standards across the organization.