Editorial and Publications Consultant

AfricaNenda Foundation is inviting applications from qualified professionals for the position of Editorial and Publications Consultant. The successful candidate will lead the development and production of AfricaNenda's reports and other priority publications, working closely with communications and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead Editorial Development: Work with the communications and technical teams to define each publication's audience, purpose, structure and key messages. Review and edit manuscripts for narrative flow, clarity and consistency. Make technical findings accessible while preserving their meaning. Coordinate internal reviews and consolidate feedback. Oversee copyediting, proofreading and translation of English and French publications.
• Oversee Design and Production: Prepare clear briefs for designers, including publication objectives, brand requirements and deliverable specifications. Guide page layout, charts, tables, infographics and photography. Review design concepts and proofs for readability, accuracy and brand consistency. Coordinate final sign-off and handover of digital and print-ready files.
• Coordinate Providers and Publication Schedules: Serve as the day-to-day contact for editors, designers, translators, proofreaders and printers. Maintain production schedules with milestones, responsibilities and deadlines. Track provider deliverables and flag delays or changes to scope. Coordinate publication dates and handover for the website, Knowledge Hub and other channels. Keep manuscripts, proofs, approvals and final assets organised.
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• You must have at least five years of relevant experience in editorial management and publication production, including taking research reports, policy publications or similar products from manuscript through design to publication.
• Professional proficiency in both English and French is REQUIRED, with the ability to edit and review publications in both languages. Proficiency in Arabic is an asset.
• You need strong editorial judgment and the ability to make technical material clear and accessible while preserving its meaning.
• Experience briefing and coordinating external editors, designers, translators and other production providers, consolidating feedback and managing deadlines is essential.
• Familiarity with financial inclusion, digital payments, public policy or international development is an advantage.
• A strong eye for layout, typography and data visualization, with experience reviewing proofs for digital and print publications, is required.

Qualifications

• At least five years of relevant experience in editorial management and publication production, including taking research reports, policy publications or similar products from manuscript through design to publication
• Professional proficiency in both English and French, with the ability to edit and review publications in both languages. Proficiency in Arabic is an asset
• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to make technical material clear and accessible while preserving its meaning
• Experience briefing and coordinating external editors, designers, translators and other production providers, consolidating feedback and managing deadlines
• Familiarity with financial inclusion, digital payments, public policy or international development is an advantage
• A strong eye for layout, typography and data visualization, with experience reviewing proofs for digital and print publications

How to apply

• Interested candidates should submit their applications by email to: [email protected]
• Application Deadline: 23 November 2026
• Note: Only highly qualified candidates will be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.