Ukrainian-Language Editor – Contractor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ukraine.

📋 Description

• Conduct substantive editing, language editing, and proofreading of reports and various documents translated from English into Ukrainian.

• Ensure that translated materials are precise, clear, coherent, consistent, and suitable for Ukrainian-speaking audiences while retaining the original meaning, tone, and intent.

• Edit and proofread reports, guidelines, presentations, and other publications.

• Enhance clarity, readability, flow, and structure of Ukrainian-language texts.

• Ensure correct Ukrainian spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, terminology, and usage.

• Maintain consistency in translation and terminology across documents and related publications.

• Verify the Ukrainian names of institutions, programs, legislation, geographic locations, organizations, and other proper nouns.

• Collaborate with translators and project staff to address linguistic, terminological, and substantive challenges.

⛳️ Requirements

• Native-level proficiency in Ukrainian, with a strong command of Ukrainian grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and professional writing conventions.

• Excellent written English skills to effectively compare Ukrainian translations with English-language source documents and identify translation errors or inconsistencies.

• Proven professional experience in editing and proofreading Ukrainian-language reports, research publications, policy documents, or other substantive materials.

• Experience in editing texts translated from English into Ukrainian, preferably within an international development, public policy, research, humanitarian, governance, or related context.

• Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to maintain consistency across lengthy and complex documents.

• Experience with technical terminology and/or specialized subject matter is a plus.

• Familiarity with professional publishing and document formatting standards is desirable.

• Capacity to work independently, meet set deadlines, and integrate feedback efficiently.

• Must refrain from using artificial intelligence, large language models, machine translation tools, or other generative AI tools for role-related document processing without prior written authorization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Flexible working hours and a supportive work environment.

• Access to a network of professionals in the field.