VOFG CI IS LOOKING FOR VIRTUAL CHILDREN’S BOOKS EDITORS

Book editors help writers to bring their stories to life. They help VoFG CI Child Authors to realise their dreams while enabling us to make the books available for free download on our website.

We are looking for energetic, creative and motivated individuals to join our team!

The role is virtual and requires a proactive team player who can work independently and collaboratively and engage in outreach to the community, including Child Authors, illustrators, booksellers, librarians, and educators.

Responsibilities:

  • Edit manuscripts with Child Authors, illustrators, and graphic designers, including working with fellow editors.

  • Work directly with the Editorial Team and Project Coordinator to create publishing strategies for key authors on the programme.

  • Maintain Child Author care through all stages of publication.

  • Assist the Editorial Team and Project Coordinator in organising book launches.

  • Engage in community outreach to represent the VoFG CI programme in events and awards juries.

Key Qualifications:

  • Knowledge (or willingness to learn) the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Wolrd's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

  • Social and relationship-building interpersonal skills.

  • Comfortable delivering against tight and sometimes shifting deadlines.

  • Ability to work with international peers collaboratively across time zones.

  • Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to follow up with multiple stakeholders (Child Authors, other editors, programme manager and coordinator).

  • Ability to analyse and communicate results clearly and effectively to leaders.

  • Proficient in English (spoken and written); knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

  • You are creative and resourceful and know how to think different.

  • Be between 20 and 30 years of age.

Commitment:

Total Weekly Hours: 2-3 hours per week (approx.)

To Apply:

Please email a letter of interest (one page) and résumé (max two pages) to Ms Elianys (Ela) Martinez, Programme Coordinator with ‘Volunteer - Children’s Book Editor’ in the subject line by April 30, 2024.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.