Bilingual Editor/Technical Writer/Двомовний/на технічний/на редактор/ка

BILINGUAL EDITOR / TECHNICAL WRITER, STTA

The Energy Security Project (ESP) is a seven-year project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the largest USAID project in Ukraine so far. USAID ESP is implemented by a USAID Contractor, Tetra Tech ES, Inc., a California-based leading provider of services in the areas of water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

The USAID ESP mission is to enhance Ukraine’s energy security, improve the energy legal and regulatory environment in the country, and increase the resilience of Ukraine’s energy supply. This will help to support the country’s economic development and sustain its democracy. USAID ESP is working closely with the Government of Ukraine (GOU) to develop competitive energy markets. By doing so, USAID ESP will facilitate private sector-led energy investments to provide affordable, reliable, resilient, and secure energy for all Ukrainians. USAID ESP is currently in the fifth year of implementation and will run through June 2025.

Position Summary:

Tetra Tech ES, Inc., implementing the USAID Energy Security Project, is looking for a Bilingual Editor/Technical Writer (Ukrainian language) to support ESP activities to implement effective project communication strategies at the national, regional and local levels. This is a short-term consultancy position, based in Ukraine, for the period of 6 months, with the possibility of extension. The position will be reporting to the ESP’s Communications and Public Outreach Director. Private Entrepreneur Certificate is required.

* Please note: Only Ukrainian nationals are eligible for this position. *

Responsibilities:

• Edit the whole spectrum of the project materials in Ukrainian and English, including news, articles, releases, briefers, technical reports, and other;
• Join project events and meetings with Ukrainian counterparts and draft the related news for the project website and social media platforms;
• Contribute to the content production pipeline of the communication team;
• Develop at least one success story per month on ESP energy activities and their impact on Ukraine’s resilience during and following the war;
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential KSA’s required (experience, skills, education, certification, etc.):

• Bachelor’s or master’s degrees in linguistics, journalism, international relations, engineering or another related field;
• 3-7 years of relevant work experience in technical writing and editing technical materials;
• Excellent organization and prioritizing skills;
• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines;
• Fluency in English and demonstrated skills in technical writing and editing;
• Native fluency in Ukrainian;
• Extreme precision and attention to detail;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with individuals at all levels;
• Strong quality assurance skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Valued but not required KSA’s:

• Experience writing content on energy within the context of international development;
• Experience working on international development projects funded by USAID or other international donor agencies;
• Experience in using graphics programs;

To apply: Please submit a CV in English and a brief cover letter with the title of the position in the subject line to [email protected]  

There is no deadline associated with this position, Tetra Tech may fill the position when a qualified person is found.  Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. 

To find more about USAID Energy Security Project, visit the Project website https://energysecurityua.org, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/usaidesp/, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/energysecurityua/ and Youtube