Editor/writer English

Are you ready to make a change?

Oikocredit is a co-operative financial organization that finances and invests in microfinance institutions, co-operatives and small to medium sized enterprises in developing countries, aimed at positive change. All over the world we provide entrepreneurs, small businesses, agricultural cooperatives and other productive enterprises with the capital they need to expand their businesses and create opportunities to improve livelihoods.

Our organization manages one of the world’s largest sources of private capital for microfinance. The financial resources come from investments by individuals, institutions and churches. On an annual basis a modest dividend is paid out to its shareholders.

At Oikocredit International based in Amersfoort, the Netherlands, we are currently looking for a

Editor/writer English (parttime, 24 hours)

Responsibilities

The new colleague will prepare, rewrite and edit copy and other texts to improve readability and ensure style and content is right for the intended audience and publication platform. Review copy or text to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax. Ensure the text is in line with the editorial 'house style'. Check facts, illustrations and captions. Raise queries with the authors and be alert to any potential problems in a text, such as copyright.

As a member of the DIR editorial team you join weekly editorial meetings and contribute to brainstorming, editorial planning and communications.

Education and experience

Oikocredit is looking for someone who has completed a Bachelor degree (HBO) in journalism, in English, or has a degree, or postgraduate degree, in a related subject, such as English, publishing or media. Being a native English speaker and having experience as a copy editor are advantages.

Additional information

Do you have excellent written English, a meticulous approach to your work, and an eye for detail? Are you able to maintain high-quality work while meeting tight deadlines? Do you have a love of and feel for language? Are you able to develop positive working relationships with people from different social, cultural and religious backgrounds?

Mail or send your application letter with curriculum vitae (both in English) to Ms. Ruth van der Greft, HR Officer, application@oikocredit.org. More information about our organization can be found on www.oikocredit.coop. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Van der Greft at +31 (0)33 422 40 40. A more detailed job description is available upon request. The expiry date of this vacancy is Tuesday 15 October 2013.

Please beware that due to European Union immigration restrictions we can only consider applicants that already have a valid work and residence permit for The Netherlands.

Acquisition mailing as a result of this advertisement is not appreciated.