Policy Writer

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Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS)

Hybrid
  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 0-5 years
  • Organisation type: Research
  • Remote option: Hybrid
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Location: United States , Washington
Gender in emergencies Peace and Security
Duties include but are not limited to: 
  • Assisting with editing and proofing research reports and with the drafting, editing, and proofing of policy briefs, and other GIWPS content
  • Supporting the development of advocacy messages, talking points, and content on behalf of principals
  • Providing constructive feedback to enhance the overall quality of written materials
  • Helping to identify the best way to structure an argument to maximize the impact of the message; assisting in refining findings and recommendations; and recommending changes in content approach, emphasis, or presentation
  • Reviewing content and publications for tone, grammar, syntax, and formatting in alignment with established style guides and mission
  • Serving as the final content and style editor before publication of written products
  • Ensuring the targeted audience is being addressed and that the tone or level of presentation is appropriate
  • Modifying established methods or deriving new methods of presenting information to maximize understanding and utility among intended audiences
  • Consulting with team members on graphics and visuals for publications
Work Interactions
Reporting to the Director of External Affairs, the Policy Writer is part of a growing team of high-performing communications professionals, and works with various GIWPS staff to ensure that GIWPS’ messaging is reaching targeted audiences.
This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website.

Requirements and Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • At least 3 years of experience writing or editing for policy audiences
  • Very strong verbal and written communication skills, with a track record of conveying complex research or public policy issues to non-specialists; of synthesizing information into well-written, clear messages; and of harmonizing language with an organizational voice
  • Ability to correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proofread/edit materials
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a team and work independently
  • High degree of organization and excellent time-management skills
  • Ability to produce high-quality written work on tight timelines
Preferred Qualification
Familiarity with issues related to Women, Peace and Security

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