Ukrainian-Language Editor - Contractor

About CIR

The Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) is an independent organisation dedicated to exposing human rights violations and threats to democracy. We achieve this through open source research, digital investigations, capacity-building with local partners, and collaboration with media to amplify our impact.

CIR was born out of a determination to expose those spreading harm – online and offline – around the world, particularly in areas of violent conflict, such as Ukraine, Sudan and Myanmar. Our projects are at the forefront of efforts to investigate and document human rights abuses, war crimes, harms targeting women and minorities, and influence operations. We work closely with multilateral and national justice accountability bodies.

Role details:

Contract Type: Contractor x 1  

Closing date: 18th September 11th 2026 at 23:55pm

Contract length:  3.5 months

Hours needed for this role:  Part-time

Location: Remote  

Languages: You must be able to work proficiently in English and Ukrainian.

Main Responsibilities

The Ukrainian-Language Editor will be responsible for substantive editing, language editing, and proofreading of reports and other documents translated from English into Ukrainian. The Editor will ensure that translated materials are accurate, clear, coherent, consistent, and appropriate for the intended Ukrainian-language audience, while preserving the meaning, tone, and intent of the original English text.

• Provide substantive editing and proofreading of a variety of materials translated from English into Ukrainian, including reports, guidelines, presentations, and other publications.
• Improve the clarity, readability, flow, and structure of Ukrainian-language texts while maintaining the meaning and intent of the original document.
• Ensure correct Ukrainian spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, terminology, and usage.
• Ensure consistent translation and use of key terminology throughout each document and across related publications.
• Verify the correct Ukrainian names of institutions, programmes, legislation, geographic locations, organisations, and other proper nouns.
• Liaise with translators or relevant project staff to resolve linguistic, terminological, and substantive issues identified during editing.

Requirements

Essential Criteria: 

• Native-level proficiency in Ukrainian, with excellent command of Ukrainian grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and professional writing conventions.
• Excellent written English sufficient to compare Ukrainian translations against English-language source documents and identify translation errors or discrepancies.
• Demonstrated professional experience in editing and proofreading Ukrainian-language reports, research publications, policy documents, or other substantive materials.
• Experience editing texts translated from English into Ukrainian, preferably in an international development, public policy, research, humanitarian, governance, or related context.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to maintain consistency across lengthy and complex documents.
• Experience working with technical terminology and/or specialised subject matter is an advantage.
• Familiarity with professional publishing and document formatting standards is desirable.
• Ability to work independently, meet agreed deadlines, and incorporate feedback efficiently.
• The Editor shall not use artificial intelligence (AI), large language models (LLMs), machine translation tools, or other generative AI tools to translate, edit, rewrite, or otherwise process documents as part of this role, unless prior written authorisation has been provided by the contracting organisation.

Recruitment Process

To apply, please submit your CV and complete the application form questions. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, which can be conducted remotely unless specified otherwise.

CIR is an equal opportunities employer. If you require adjustments or additional support to complete this process, please let us know in your application. 

A candidate’s guide to artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment at CIR

CIR does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools at any stage of its recruitment process. All applications are reviewed, and decisions are made, by trained members of staff.

When applying for a role, please do use AI for:

• Plan your ideas and thoughts
• Check the spelling and grammar of your CV and cover letter
• Research CIR
• Generate mock interview questions for you to practice before your interview
• Use AI as a support tool, not as a substitute for your own thinking or judgement

Don’t use AI to

• Invent or misrepresent your skills and experience
• Complete any tests provided by CIR
• Assist you during an interview to help answer the questions being asked by the panel

Declaration: By submitting this application, you confirm this represents your own work and experience. Misuse of AI may result in your application being withdrawn from the process.