The Campbell International Development Coordinating Group (IDCG) is recruiting an Editor to support the production of high-quality evidence syntheses of relevance to low- and middle-income countries. The IDCG secretariat is based in the London office of the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie).
Background
The IDCG was established in May 2011 to support the production of systematic reviews of social and economic development interventions in low- and middle-income countries. The group provides editorial services and methodological guidance, fosters collaboration in the production of systematic reviews and builds the capacity of authors and policymakers to conduct and use systematic reviews. To date, the IDCG has produced more than 50 publications, including an increasing portfolio of reviews across a range of sectors, from governance to agriculture and social protection.
Role and responsibilities
Campbell Editors are responsible for providing substantive and methodological feedback to authors preparing a review under the auspices of the CG, consolidating feedback from external peer reviewers and the Campbell Methods Editor, and suggesting how authors can effectively respond to the feedback they have received. Their responsibilities are as follows:
(a) Provide substantive comments and suggest changes as deemed appropriate for titles, protocols, and completed reviews as they are submitted by authors;
(b) Select external peer reviewers in coordination with the Managing Editor and with input consultation as needed from the CG Co-chairs and Advisory Board;
(c) In coordination with the Managing Editor, transmit submitted protocols and reviews for assessment by the Campbell Methods Editor;
(d) Integrate comments from external peer reviewers and methods reviewers into a clear set of changes that need to be addressed by the authors (i.e., write “action letters”);
(e) Evaluate authors’ revisions to protocols and reviews and determine if they adequately address the concerns of the external peer reviewers and methods reviewers;
(f) Submit completed title registrations, protocols, and systematic reviews, with recommendations for approval or rejection, to the Co-chairs for their approval prior to review by the Editor in Chief
(g) Adhere to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines and participate in bi-monthly calls with Campbell Editors about methodological standards and processes
Experience and qualifications
- Post-graduate degree in economics, development studies, political science, public health, statistics or other relevant social science
- Knowledge and experience with systematic reviews, demonstrated through publication of at least one systematic review is essential
- Excellent writing skills in English
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of international development policies and programmes
- Experience with editorial work for international journals is an advantage
Terms and conditions
The Editor role is a paid position for up to two days a month and provides a great opportunity for professionals to gain exposure to the work of IDCG and contribute to the production of more, and better, systematic reviews on policy-relevant topics.
If you are interested in this role please send your CV and cover letter by email to development@campbellcollaboration.org with IDCG Editor in the subject heading.