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Copy Editing / Translation AR/EN

Syrbanism gUG
Remote, Work can be performed from anywhere in the world
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    • Details

    Job Type:
    Contract / Freelance
    Start Date:
    September 1, 2025
    End Date:
    February 28, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    September 1, 2025
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:
    Mid-level
    Cause Areas:
    Research & Social Science, Civic Engagement, Housing & Homelessness, Policy, Urban Areas

    Description

    Background

    Syrbanism is seeking qualified consultants to provide copy editing and translation services in English and Arabic for various assignments.

    Scope of Work:

      • Copy Editing (English)
    • Review and edit written materials to ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy.
    • Correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
    • Improve readability and ensure adherence to the organization’s style guide.
      • Translation (Arabic ↔ English)
    • Translate written materials from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic.
    • Ensure accuracy, clarity, and cultural appropriateness in translations.
    • Maintain consistency in terminology and style across documents.

    Deliverables:

    • Edited or translated documents in agreed formats, submitted within specified deadlines.
    • All work to be accurate, free of errors, and consistent with provided guidelines.

    Compensation:

    Consultants will be contracted on a per-task basis, with payment based on agreed per-word rates.

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Proven experience in professional copy editing (English) and/or translation (Arabic ↔ English).
    • Native or near-native proficiency in the working language(s).
    • Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
    • Familiarity with development, humanitarian, or academic terminology is an asset.
    1. Required tendering documents
    • Updated CV
    • Financial offer (Per-word rate, in EUR).

    Submission:

    Applications must be submitted via email to:

    Email: info@syrbanism.com

    Subject line: "Application: Copy Editor"

    Deadline: 09.2025 12:00 AM Damascus time.

    Background

    Syrbanism is seeking qualified consultants to provide copy editing and translation services in English and Arabic for various assignments.

    Scope of Work:

      • Copy Editing (English)
    • Review and edit written materials to ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy.
    • Correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
    • Improve readability and ensure adherence to the organization’s style guide.
      • Translation (Arabic ↔ English)
    • Translate written materials from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic.
    • Ensure accuracy, clarity, and cultural appropriateness in translations.
    • Maintain consistency in terminology and style across documents.

    Deliverables:

    • Edited or translated documents in agreed formats, submitted within specified deadlines.
    • All work to be accurate, free of errors, and consistent with provided guidelines.

    Compensation:

    Consultants will be contracted on a per-task basis, with payment based on agreed per-word rates.

    Eligibility Requirements…

    Benefits

    Consultants will be contracted on a per-task basis, with payment based on agreed per-word rates.

    Consultants will be contracted on a per-task basis, with payment based on agreed per-word rates.

    Level of Language Proficiency

    Arabic / English

    Arabic / English

    Location

    Remote
    Work can be performed from anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    Lützowufer, 10785 Berlin, Deutschland

    Apply to This Job

    Instructions:

    Required tendering documents

    • Updated CV
    • Financial offer (Per-word rate, in EUR).

    Submission:

    Applications must be submitted via email to:

    Email: info@syrbanism.com

    Subject line: "Application: Copy Editor"

    Deadline: 09.2025 12:00 AM Damascus time.

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