This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at a leading Nepali development think tank. The position is ideal for someone with a strong command of English, attention to detail, and a curiosity about economic and policy issues. This is an entry-level editorial role where the assistant will work closely with research and communications teams, with opportunities to gradually handle assignments independently.
NEF is Nepal’s premier economic policy and research organization. As a thought leader, we work on fostering policy discourse, building partnerships, and producing cutting-edge research that informs and influences decision-makers.
This is an opportunity to develop editorial skills, engage with policy-oriented content, and contribute to knowledge dissemination in a dynamic, impact-driven environment.
As an Editorial Assistant, you will support NEF’s research dissemination by ensuring that all publications are clear, coherent, accurate, and aligned with NEF’s editorial standards.
✔ Edit and proofread NEF’s core publications, such as NEFtake, NEFview, NEFport, and NEFsearch, ensuring clarity, consistency, and accuracy of language.
✔ Apply NEF’s editorial and style guidelines across publications, including formatting, tone, citations, and structure.
✔ Review drafts for logical flow, clarity of argument, and contextual consistency, flagging areas that may require clarification or revision.
✔ Coordinate with research fellows and project teams to incorporate edits and finalize publications within agreed timelines.
✔ Support editing needs for project reports, policy briefs, presentations, and other written outputs.
✔ Assist in maintaining institutional consistency across publications, including terminology, style, and presentation.
✔ Support quality checks for externally published or disseminated content, including web and social media materials when required.
The ideal candidate:
✔ Is a graduate in English, journalism, economics, development studies, social sciences, or related fields.