Technical Writer/Editor

MWH Americas, Inc. a USAID Contractor located in Ramallah working in the infrastructure
sector throughout the West Bank is seeking experienced and qualified candidates for the
following position based in Ramallah:

Qualifications:
-Minimum B.A degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or other related field.
-Approximately five years experience in Journalism, print advertising, program
reporting, or related field preferably in donor organizations or USAID-funded projects. Private and/or freelance experience is welcome.

Position Requirements:
1- Ability to interpret, writes, organize, and edit technical material for easy and practical
use by technical and non-technical readers.
2- Excellent organization skills. Ability to work on several projects at the same time.
Understand the importance of deadlines. Previous experience working in an agile environment preferred.
3-Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and research. Ability
to format data between applications. Ability to learn new software, applications, hardware as necessary.
4- Requires excellent oral and written communication skills and mastery of Microsoft
Word. Mastery of Microsoft Excel is a plus.
5-Must understand and appreciate the importance of detail. Ability to work independently.
6-Ability to conduct periodic training and short workshops to enhance writing skills
of local staff.
7-Ability to work with multidisciplinary professionals in a cross-cultural setting.
8- Willing to learn, share knowledge and experience, mentor junior staff.
9-Ability to use a professional quality digital camera and to use photo-editing software
tools to manage/use digital images is a plus.
10-Ability to develop and produce visual products to communicate information about
the INP program is a plus. Visual products may include charts, graphics and photographic material.
11-Knowledge of local customs an culture is a plus.

Please send a cover letter, your CV and salary history as attachments via e-mail with subject “Technical Writer/Editor” to [email protected] by no later than 4:00 PM on Monday, November 16, 2009.
Only candidates meeting or exceeding the minimum requirements will be considered.
Only best candidates will be contacted for interviews.