Ref.
2025/EEL/13405
Job offer type
Experts
Type of contract
Service contract
Activity sectors
Communication
Deadline date
2025/07/07 23:59
Duration of the assignment
Short term
Contract
Freelancer
Duration
6 months
Editor – English Language (M/W) (remote)
Departement Economie Durable et Inclusive - EDIN > Pôle Entreprenariat et Innovation
Published on : 2025/06/23
ALL AREAS
FRANCE
Mission description
Under the supervision of the Communication Manager and Communication Officer based in Chisinau (Moldova), the experts are responsible for professional editing of various communication materials in English.
The role requires a high degree of autonomy and interpersonal skills suitable for an international and multicultural environment.
Objectives and tasks
1. Write, edit, and proofread materials such as short social media posts, press releases, feature stories, human-interest articles, newsletters, presentations, speeches, and comprehensive reports.
2. The editor will ensure that all content meets the highest editorial standards, including:
· Comprehensive copyediting, proofreading, and filling in any gaps in information, restructuring, or rewriting sections as necessary.
· Correct spelling, grammar, syntax, and punctuation while ensuring contextually appropriate language use.
· Adherence to a consistent style and formatting guidelines throughout the documents, including alignment with the project's branding and style guide (if applicable).
· Elimination of repetition, redundancies, and inconsistencies in the text.
· Ensure compliance with the project's and donors' communication protocols and guidelines.
· Ensure inclusivity, avoiding language that could be offensive or exclusionary.
Expected deliverables
Edited and proofread materials such as short social media posts, press releases, feature stories, human-interest articles, newsletters, presentations, speeches, and comprehensive reports.
* The engagement will be task-based, with an expected workload defined based on the project’s needs and communication priorities.
The expert will work on a task order basis and must provide the project with deliverables describing his involvement in the implementation of this service.
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Mission |
Editing services |
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Period |
July – December 2025 |
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Deliverables timeframe and Estimated number of units
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Edited and Proofread Content: Up to 300 pages (approx. 1800 characters per page) |
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Deliverables validation |
EU4Innovation East Communication Manager |
Project or context description
The EU4Innovation East is a regional project aiming at enhancing the competitiveness of the startup ecosystem within 5 countries of the Eastern Partnership (EaP): Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. At the heart of the project is a strategy designed to nurture high-performance incubators, expand funding and market opportunities for startups, and provide tailored support to Ukraine’s emerging tech sector. Through strategic co-financing, skills development, regulatory assistance, and a strong commitment to gender inclusion, EU4Innovation East is laying the foundation for sustainable, long-term growth in the region, ensuring that innovation is both inclusive and impactful.
The EU4Innovation East project is funded by the European Union, co-funded by the French government and implemented by Expertise France.
In order to ensure high quality and accuracy of its communication and knowledge products, Expertise France is looking for an Editor (English language) to provide professional writing, editing, and proofreading services to ensure high-quality content across a variety of communication materials produced within the framework of the project.
*Location: The consultants can perform the tasks remotely.
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Title:
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EU4Innovation East – Support to Digital innovation in the Eastern Partnership region |
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Geographic scope:
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Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine |
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Duration: |
54 months, i.e. 4.5 years (04/2024 - 10/2028) |
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Financed by: |
• EU Commission: 20.000.000,00€ • France: 2.120.000,00€, earmarked for Ukraine |
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Implementing Agency: |
Expertise France (EF) |
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Overall objective: |
Contribute to strengthen the competitiveness and maturity of the private sector in innovation in EaP countries through valuable collaborations with European partners |
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Pillars’ description: |
Pillar 1 – Supporting early-stage funding Pillar 2 - Backing high added-value segments and high-performance incubation Pillar 3 - Strengthening community ties Pillar 4 – Promoting EaP startups and advancing the development of EU partnerships |
Required profile
Expert Profile
· Master's degree in languages, journalism, philology, or a related field is required;
· A Bachelor's degree may be accepted in lieu of a Master's degree, provided there is an additional two years of professional experience;
· Native in English with excellent command of written and spoken English.
· Proven experience of at least 3 years in editing, writing, and proofreading, particularly in the context of international development, donor-funded projects, or media.
· Experience in writing and editing materials on tech, startups and innovation will be an asset.
Required Knowledge, Experience, Skills, and Abilities
· Strong knowledge of editorial standards and guidelines.
· Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work under tight deadlines.
· Familiarity with cultural nuances, language trends, and communication styles specific to English speaking audiences.
Soft Skills
· Excellent communication skills;
· Excellent ability to build connections;
· Teamwork (multicultural) and adaptability;
· Diplomacy, empathy, and conflict management skills;
· Sense of responsibility, initiative, and responsiveness;
· Pragmatic and results-oriented;
· Organizational skills, rigor, and proactivity.
Additional information
Application process
The application should include:
· CV
· Copy of relevant certificates, diplomas, if any;
· Portfolio with a selection of previously edited or written materials that demonstrate the editing skills across various document types (e.g., reports, press releases, articles, etc.);
· Financial proposal indicating price per page (approx. 1800 characters)
Application deadline
The applications should be submitted by 07 July 2025.
Selection criteria for applications
The selection process for candidates will be based on the following criteria :
- Candidate’s training/diplomas related to the expert assignment
- Candidate’s experiences linked with the expert mission
Deadline for application : 2025/07/07 23:59
Expertise France is the public agency for designing and implementing international technical cooperation projects. The agency operates around four key priorities :
- democratic, economic, and financial governance ;
- peace, stability, and security ;
- climate, agriculture, and sustainable development ;
- health and human development ;
In these areas, Expertise France conducts capacity-building initiatives and manages project implementation, leveraging technical expertise and acting as a project coordinator. This involves combining public sector expertise with private sector skills to drive impactful results.