Editor International Finance Corporation Johannesburg, South Africa

A.    Objectives/Purpose of Assignment 
IFC Advisory Services provides advice, problem solving, training, and support to help Africa build a positive investment climate. This is achieved by simplifying regulations and increasing transparency, developing large infrastructure projects, addressing climate change, and growing the private sector. IFC is also helping African countries develop domestic financial markets, promote environmental sustainability, and expand health and education services.

IFC works with governments, businesses, multilateral organizations, and foundations to foster innovative donor partnerships to reduce poverty and improve people’s lives. Our collaboration emphasizes the power of long-term partnerships, maintains a focus on results measurement and efficiency, and provides appropriate visibility for donor partners.

Donors are vital in helping us deliver greater development impact. The financial support they provide not only leverages IFC’s own contributions to Advisory Services, but also enhances the impact of our investment operations through strengthened collaboration and shared mutual priorities. IFC’s work with donors often goes beyond funding to include active collaboration and knowledge sharing. We foster this by convening donors around thematic issues such as climate change and food security. In so doing, we strive to be thought leaders and to stimulate coordinated action.

IFC is providing semi-annual reports on its programs to donor partners and is seeking two experienced editors to write an individual report for each donor partner of IFC Advisory Services in Sub-Saharan Africa. The two consultants might be hired individually or jointly, will be required to attend regular meetings in the IFC office in Johannesburg, South Africa and report to the Communications Officer, Africa Partnerships and Donor Relations.

B.    Scope of Work 
The Consultants’ main areas of responsibilities will include: 
The work to be undertaken is outlined below:
•    Review previous semi-annual reports to donor partners for style and content
•    Assist with finalizing an improved and rationalized format and structure for the reports
•    Organize the available information from internal reports and other available documentation
•    Conduct interviews with IFC Program Managers to enhance and supplement available documentation w
•    Write the semi-annual reports based on available documentation and findings from the conducted interviews
•    Incorporate comments on draft versions
•    Finalize reports based on IFC’s editorial guidelines and standards
•    Apply  impeccable English language skills, attention to detail, and proven editorial skills

C.    Deliverables / Specific Outputs Expected from the Consultants
•    Timely completion of 15-20 high-quality-semi-annual reports to our donor partners of IFC Advisory Services in Africa

D.    Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s degree (English, Journalism, Communications preferred) with at least 5 years of relevant experience
•    Experience in journalism, publishing, and editing.
•    Impeccable English language skills, spoken and written
•    Proven ability to manage production of multiple reports in parallel. 
•    Proven editorial skills, including writing, editing, and proofreading; close attention to detail
•    Knowledge of development issues, the private sector role in development, and World Bank Group desirable
•    Well-organized, energetic, and motivated; must have pleasant manner and ability to work in a team setting as well as independently
•    Ability to organize, prioritize, and respond to immediate, shifting and competing priorities

E.    Specific Inputs to be provided by the Client:  
The consultants will be provided with previous semi-annual reports; a draft revised format and outline for the reports to be produced, all relevant internal reports and documentation as well as overall IFC communication guidelines.

F.    Confidentiality Statement
All data and information received from IFC for the purpose of this assignment are to be treated confidentially and are only to be used in connection with the execution of these Terms of Reference. All intellectual property rights arising from the execution of these Terms of Reference are assigned to IFC. The contents of written materials obtained and used in this assignment may not be disclosed to any third parties without the expressed advance written authorization of the IFC.  
    
To apply for this position, please send a short cover letter and a CV to: ifcafricacommunications@ifc.org
Due Date: Sunday, 7 December 2012