Copy Editor/Writer- Jobs in Uganda

Deadline: 18th July 2025

Position: Copy Editor/Writer

Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Kampala, Uganda (Local Applicants Only)
Industry: Non-Profit / Communications / International Development
Organization: World Vision International

World Vision is seeking a detail-oriented, skilled Copy Editor/Writer to join our global communications team. This role is ideal for a highly motivated editor with a sharp eye for clarity, consistency, and grammatical accuracy—particularly within the non-profit, international development, or humanitarian sectors.

Working remotely, you will collaborate with writers, designers, digital teams, and staff across the globe to elevate the quality of internal and external communications.

Key Responsibilities

Editing & Quality Control

• Edit and proofread diverse content, including:

  • Research reports, annual reports, press releases, infographics

  • Donor communications, digital copy, newsletters, op-eds

  • Social media and internal documentation

• Ensure alignment with organizational tone, messaging, grammar, and style.

Writing & Content Creation

• Craft clear, compelling, and persuasive content that delivers key messages and drives behaviour or attitude change.

Content Support & Workflow

• Establish and maintain smooth copy-editing workflows in collaboration with key teams.

• Ensure deadlines are met and editorial processes are efficient and supportive.

Training & Capacity Building

• Provide basic training and mentorship to staff on how to improve their writing and editing.

• Support global communications engagement initiatives to foster collaboration and trust.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of professional editing experience, ideally in a nonprofit, NGO, or international development context.

• Proven expertise in:

  • Grammar, syntax, and editorial style

  • Simplifying complex or technical content

  • Working with culturally diverse, global teams

• Strong project management and multitasking skills.

• Ability to work independently in a fully remote, digital-first environment.

• Fluency in written and spoken English.

✅ Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in editing and/or proofreading.

• Experience delivering writing or editing training or workshops to colleagues.

Work Environment

• Fully remote

• Minimal travel: No more than 5% annually

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online:
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About World Vision
World Vision is a global Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families, and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Learn more about our work and impact at www.worldvision.org.

World Vision is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.