Консультант/ка / Consultant, English Language Editor – USAID Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine Activity

1. Activity Background:

The purpose of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine Activity (the “Activity”) is to strengthen the resilience of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure from cyberattacks by establishing trusted collaboration between key cybersecurity stakeholders in the government, private sector, academia, and civil society. The activity aims to achieve this goal by implementing the following activity components:

Component 1: Strengthen the cybersecurity enabling environment

The legal, regulatory, and institutional framework for national cybersecurity in Ukraine needs to be strengthened and aligned with international standards and best practices. This component will strengthen the cybersecurity resilience of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure sectors by addressing legislative gaps, promoting good governance, enabling collaboration between stakeholders, and supporting cybersecurity institutions. This component will also build the technical capacity of key sectors through increased access to cybersecurity technology and equipment.

Component 2: Develop Ukraine’s cybersecurity workforce

Ukraine suffers from a severe shortage of cybersecurity professionals. This component of the USAID Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine Activity will address workforce gaps through activities that develop new cybersecurity talent and build the capacity of existing talent. These activities will address the entire workforce pipeline, the quality of education received by cybersecurity specialists, and industry training programs to rapidly upskill Ukraine’s workforce to respond to immediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Component 3: Build a resilient cybersecurity industry

A growing cybersecurity industry in Ukraine will contribute directly to national security and prosperity. This component will seek to build trust and collaboration between the public and private sector to develop innovative solutions for future cybersecurity challenges; spur investment and growth in the broader cybersecurity market in Ukraine through greater access to financing; support smaller cybersecurity companies to rapidly increase the number of local cybersecurity service providers; and offer mechanisms for Ukrainian firms to connect with industry partners to enable better access to innovations and business opportunities.

2. Role’s Purpose:

In support of these activity areas, the Activity implements an active public outreach and communications program. The Activity seeks a short-term Consultant to assist in editing and proofreading English language communications and reporting materials.

3. Tasks/Responsibilities

The Consultant shall be responsible for the following:

• Support preparation of all English-language documents, as requested
• Edit and proofread Activity’s reporting materials for USAID (e.g., weekly reports, bullets, event scenarios, talking points for USAID representatives, etc.)
• Edit and proofread Activity’s communications and outreach materials (success stories, articles, press releases, Twitter posts, etc.)
• Edit and proofread Activity’s publications, research reports and whitepapers, as requested
• Improve the language, flow, and readability of the documents without losing the meaning of the original text
• Reword, rewrite, and condense text in cooperation with Activity’s team
• Assist in ensuring English language documents speak to intended audiences
• Other appropriate related duties as requested.

4. Deliverables: 

•  Editing and proofreading reporting materials for USAID
•  Editing and proofreading the Activity’s communications and outreach materials
•  Editing and proofreading the Activity’s publications, study research reports, and whitepapers
•  Other editing and proofreading duties, as may be required

5. Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism or another related field or equivalent experience as a professional journalist/editor
• Native speaker of American English with the capacity to detect and understand nuances in text, a good grasp of the subject matter, ability to use all sources of reference, and ability to maintain an adequate speed and volume of output
• Excellent English writing and editing skills
• Experience working with USAID or other international donor-funded programs
• Strong organizational and communications skills.

Period of Performance: 

November 2023 – November 2024

 This position is Kyiv based.

Qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to [email protected]. by 20 November 2023 6:00pm Kyiv time. Interviews will be conducted on the rolling basis. Only short-listed candidates will receive notice requesting additional information.