Vacancy: Request for Proposal for Report Editor

Date 05 Aug 2021
Location Accra
Job Type Contractor/Consultant
Industry NGO/IGO/INGO
Description


Company Profile


Total Family Health Organisation (TFHO) is an indigenous Ghanaian social marketing organization duly registered in accordance with the laws of Ghana on February 1, 2017. We partner with government, private sector, and civil society is to improve the health of people living in Ghana primarily through implementation of innovative evidence-based interventions that increases access to and utilization of health products and services in a measurable and impactful way. Our key intervention areas include: Reproductive (including family planning and HIV), Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (RMNCH), communicable and non-communicable diseases, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), nutrition, and malaria. Social and Behavioral Change Communication (SBCC) and social marketing remains our unique expertise. We utilize our deep insight and skills in SBCC and social marketing to promote positive social and behavior change among individuals and communities using strategies that address the interests of the people we are trying to reach, the obstacles to change and the many forces that influence behavior and choice.   



OUR MISSION

Our Mission is to be a truly Ghanaian organisation that works to improve the health of people primarily through the social marketing of health products and services as well as health communications in a measurable and impactful way




Job Description


Job Description



































RFP Issue Date



August 05,2021



RFP Reference Number



HMA/RFP/Tech/2021/005



Activity Name



Publication Report Editor Consultancy



Date for Submission of Questions/Clarifications



August 09,2021



Closing Date for Submission



August 16,2021 @5pm



Estimated End of Consultancy



November 2021



Contact Information



Mail to: [email protected]




 



 



Overview of Activity



TFHO, under the USAID Health Marketing Activity, is seeking the services of a consultant to serve as professional editor and proof-reader for three technical reports. These reports are based on research studies and program activities conducted in Ghana by TFHO.



They are:




  1. Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices study on Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health (ASRH),

  2. Male Condom Psychographic Segmentation study of Users and Non-Users,

  3. Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices study on Umbilical Cord Care,



The consultant will review and professionally edit the three technical reports related to the studies. These reports will not be for journal publications but  will be posted on  the organisation’s website and shared with the donor to showcase work done.



TFHO will furnish the selected consultant with all three reports and ahead of any contracting.



All reports submitted shall be the proprietary property of the USAID  Health Marketing Activity.



 



Main Assignment:




  • Edit and proofread  technical reports for grammar, spelling, formatting, word choice, sentence structure, style, syntax, consistency etc.

  • Provide constructive editorial and technical input to develop a high-quality document.



Work with TFHO’s Technical Director via team meetings during the drafting and review processes of all three reports




Required Skills or Experience


Qualification and Experience




  • Proven editorial and proof-reading work and experience as lead author/writer of similar technical reports.

  • Experience as a researcher in public health, medial anthropology, international development, nursing, medicine, social science, and other related fields.

  • Excellent writing skills, accuracy, and great attention to detail.

  • Understanding of the developing country context.





How To Apply


Application Requirements:




  • A detailed proposal, including a CV, two references and two samples of relevant technical reports of a similar nature.

  • Statement of rates/charges. This may include an hourly rate or a rate per page reviewed. Please note that the selected applicant will have an opportunity to review the volume and content of all reports and a finalized rate or fee shall be agreed upon ahead of commencement of this consultancy.



 




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