Consultancy: Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor Editorial Consultant
Location: Remote or Geneva
Contract duration: 20 June – 15 December 2024, renewable
Deadline for applications: 25 May 2024
The Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor seeks a self-motivated and highly detail-oriented consultant to support the Monitor Project Manager with the editing and proofreading of all 2024 Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor reports, country profiles, and factsheets.
Tasks of the Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor Editorial Consultant will include:
- Edit and proofread all country profiles, Landmine Monitor (approximately 120 pages), Cluster Munition Monitor (approx. 100 pages), fact sheets and briefing papers for clarity, accuracy, and stylistic consistency across publications;
- Ensure content follows the Monitor’s Style Guide, including formatting of footnotes;
- Edit Monitors and country profiles for overall substantive and stylistic consistency;
- Fact-check all publications – including data, sources, and internal numerical calculations – in collaboration with the Monitor Project Manager;
- Copy edit all texts for grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation;
- Provide feedback to the Editorial Team and liaise with team members to ensure all feedback is addressed;
- Incorporate additional edits and information from Editorial Team members until products are finalized and sent for formatting;
- Review formatted text to ensure no errors arise during this phase; and
- Edit and proofread material for the Monitor website, including additions of major developments throughout the year.
Required qualifications and competencies:
- Excellent written English (native-level proficiency required, native speaker preferred);
- University degree in international relations, peace and security, development, or a related field;
- At least 3 years’ experience editing major research publications;
- Strong knowledge of the editing process and skills in reviewing research materials for different audiences;
- Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills;
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and deliver on deadline; and
- Solid IT skills.
Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor:
Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor (“the Monitor”) provides research and monitoring for the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) and the Cluster Munition Coalition (CMC). The Monitor is an innovative initiative by the ICBL-CMC to monitor implementation of and compliance with the Mine Ban Treaty and the Convention on Cluster Munitions, and more generally to assess the efforts of the international community to resolve the landmines, cluster munitions and explosive remnants of war (ERW) problem. The Monitor has conducted neutral and independent research on landmine, cluster munition, and ERW issues since 1999. The initiative produces reports with information n mine and cluster munition ban policy, the impact of these weapons, and support for mine action. Landmine Monitor and Cluster Munition Monitor reports are seen as the most comprehensive source of information on matters related to the treaties and addressing the impact of mines, cluster munitions, and other ERW. The Monitor also produces thematically relevant country profiles, fact sheets, briefing papers, and infographics, in addition to maps and tables on thematic issues.
Research for the Monitor is undertaken by researchers and Editorial Team leaders well-respected for their expertise and the impartiality of reporting. The Monitoring and Research Committee (MRC) oversees the running of the Monitor and ensures the accuracy of its reporting.
About the ICBL-CMC:
The ICBL-CMC is a global civil society network dedicated to putting an end to the suffering caused by antipersonnel landmines and cluster munitions. We seek to prevent all use, production, and trade of these weapons, and to ensure stockpiles are destroyed. We call for efficient clearance of all landmines, cluster munitions and explosive remnants of war; and we want to see the fulfillment of victims’ rights and needs. To this end we monitor, analyze, and report on the progress of the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty and the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions and advocate for universal adherence to, and implementation of, these conventions.
ICBL-CMC members, including landmine and cluster munition survivors, take action in around 100 countries. We work in an inclusive manner with these member organizations in a coordinated and flexible network supported by a small team of staff and consultants. The ICBL received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997 for its work to bring about the Mine Ban Treaty.
Contracting and Remuneration:
Payment and financial compensation will be subject to location and experience. ICBL-CMC sees diversity as a strength and encourages applications from all candidates meeting the above profile to apply, irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, or ethnicity.
How to apply
Please send a cover letter and CV by 25 May 2024 to monitor@icblcmc.org.