Editorial Support Consultant - IPSP

Background

The Impact Private Sector Partnerships (IPSP) program is a five-year aid investment (2020-2024) implemented by Palladium and supported by the Australian Government. The IPSP’s goal is to enable DFAT to serve as a catalyst to unlock private sector-led solutions to development and climate change challenges and contribute towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Indo Pacific region.

Four End-of-Program Outcomes (EOPO) will contribute to this goal:

Climate Impact: Businesses and communities adopt sustainable practices and technologies to address climate challenges (EOPO1)
Socio-Economic Impact: Businesses improve social and economic outcomes, including for women and underserved groups (EOPO2)
Gender Impact: Private sector-led solutions improve gender equality through products, practices, or policies (EOPO3)
Catalytic Impact: Inclusive and climate-responsive business models and practices inform and catalyse additional DFAT and private sector investment (EOPO4)

The IPSP has two components:

The Business Partnerships Platform (BPP) supports direct partnerships between the Australian Government and businesses to advance Australian priorities and deliver development impacts. The BPP is currently in its second phase, following a first phase from 2015-2019. By partnering with sustainable and inclusive businesses, BPP partnerships are catalysing more than AUD 46 million in private sector finance and resources to support scalable business models to help drive transition to a greener, more inclusive economy.

The Business Engagement Support Unit (BESU) is DFAT’s internal resource for advice and leading industry expertise on private sector engagement. The BESU was established to provide DFAT with the tools, information, expertise, and networks to engage businesses more effectively across Australia’s international development program. The BESU HelpDesk provides rapid, quality advisory services to support DFAT staff. BESU services are available on-demand and can connect DFAT to a network of global experts across a wide-range of sectors including climate finance, infrastructure, agriculture, tourism, as well as geographic and country-specific sector specialists.

Purpose of Role

The editor will work with the IPSP team to ensure IPSP’s written communications are accurate, clear, engaging, and adhere to Australian Government standards. The editor will provide high quality editorial, copyediting, and proofreading services for IPSP written products, including reports, web content, publications, and case studies.

Responsibilities may include one or more of the following:

Provide high-quality copyediting and proofreading services to ensure IPSP communications are clear, consistent, and adhere to Australian Government standards.
Evaluate the overall structure and flow of written content, making necessary revisions to enhance readability, coherence, and logical progression of ideas.
Developing an IPSP report editorial style guide.
Translate complex technical information into accessible content for diverse audiences, often with
English as a second language.
Consistently meet agreed deadlines.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Selection Criteria
Area of expertise:

Demonstrated professional experience in copy and content editing
Previous experience and excellent working knowledge of Australian Government and plain English standards
Well-developed writing, editing and proofreading skills, with excellent attention to detail
Exceptional written and verbal English language expertise

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to an interview.

Special Note
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact info@besu.com.au

Company Overview:

About Palladium - Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people's lives.