Editorial & Design Lead for GTLI Handbook

Women in Global Health (WGH); United States; Remote; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Women in Global Health (WGH) seeks a skilled copyeditor and graphic designer for a short-term consultancy to refine, edit, design and finalize its GTLI Handbook and Toolkit. The consultant will enhance clarity, accessibility and visual appeal for print and digital distribution.

The assignment spans 15 working days (30 November 2026–18 December 2026) and covers 80–100 pages, with supervision from the Director of Movement Building and the Communications Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Publishing or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated professional experience in copyediting, proofreading and publication design.
• Evidence of completing at least two similar assignments (handbooks, toolkits or reports).
• Experience producing publications related to development, gender equality or leadership is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and design software such as Adobe InDesign or Canva.

Responsibilities

• Copyediting and proofreading the GTLI Handbook and Toolkit.
• Improve language, readability, grammar, punctuation and consistency without altering technical meaning.
• Apply inclusive language and develop a professional visual identity and layout.
• Produce print-ready and digital versions and provide source files and assets.
• Collaborate with WGH project team and incorporate feedback within deadlines.

Skills

Copyediting

Proofreading

Publication design

Graphic design

Microsoft Word

Adobe InDesign

Canva

Attention to detail

Independent work

Feedback responsiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Journalism/Publishing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe InDesign

Canva

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Women in Global Health (WGH) seeks a skilled copyeditor and graphic designer for a short-term consultancy to refine, edit, design and finalize its GTLI Handbook and Toolkit. The consultant will enhance clarity, accessibility and visual appeal for print and digital distribution.

The assignment spans 15 working days (30 November 2026–18 December 2026) and covers 80–100 pages, with supervision from the Director of Movement Building and the Communications Manager.