Writer wanted (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania) | ~66 cents to $1 per word
Added 2025-08-26 18:36:06 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: D-PRIZE
Deadline: 27 September 2025
D-Prize is looking for a freelance writer based in Kenya, Uganda, or Tanzania for a short-term project to write a new document as part of our competition materials. This is a remote contract (sometime in August), and will be compensated at $1,000 USD for what we think will be two weeks of work, including editing based on feedback from D-Prize.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Our challenge documents outline the critical problems we want applicants to solve, and they’re key to attracting bold, capable entrepreneurs from around the world, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.
This year, we’re introducing a new challenge. Your role: make the description clear, compelling, and accessible to a global audience.
Here is an example of an existing challenge document, which has a more academic tone. We are hoping you can deliver a tone that will appeal more to our applicants.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Write a compelling ~1,000–1,500 challenge document based on research we will provide
Improve clarity, tone, and accessibility for our target audience
Incorporate team feedback from D-Prize staff and edit
Deliver final copy in Google Docs by the end of the project
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Top quality writer with a clear, engaging tone
Ability to work quickly and take feedback
Familiarity with D-Prize's mission is a plus
Experience in social impact a major plus
Based in Kenya, Uganda or Tanzania
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Original job posting: Click here
Website: https://d-prize.org/
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