JKF Senior Editor (Sciences) Job in Kenya

The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation (JKF) is a Company Limited by guarantee and having no share capital. It is a leading educational publisher established by the Government of Kenya in 1966 and mandated to advance education and knowledge through competitive publishing and provision of scholarships. 

The latter are extended to bright needy secondary school children.
 

In pursuit of its mission and guided by the vision of being the premier publishing house in Eastern Africa and a leading scholarship provider to the needy in Kenya, The Foundation is looking for suitably educated, trained, experienced, self-driven and motivated individuals with exceptional creativity, enthusiasm and energy to fill the following vacant position:
 

Job Title: Senior Editor - Sciences 

1 Position

Job Ref: JKF/PUB/SE/2013/001

Reports to: Deputy Publishing Manager
 

Job Group: 3B
 

Supervises: Editors
 

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating Editors in his/her section to ensure production of quality manuscripts;
• Assessing manuscripts for content and relevance to established lists;
• Copy-editing manuscripts and other projects as assigned;
• Designing manuscripts for page layout and illustrations;
• Co-ordinating writing workshops;
• Preparing author-publisher contracts in consultation with section editors;
• Preparing regular section reports on work progress;

To be appointed to this position, one must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education with the following subject combinations: Mathematics/Chemistry or Biology/Chemistry);
• Computer proficiency;
• A post graduate Diploma in Mass Communication will be an added advantage;
• Leadership training from a reputable institution;
• At least 4 years as an editor in a book publishing environment;
• Excellent communication, negotiation, inter-personal relationship, team building, leadership and organizational skills.

The positions are permanent and pensionable and a competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates.
 

Interested applicants should apply by emailing us a copy of filled-in respective ‘JKF Job Application Forms Here’ to: hram@jomokenyattaf.com. 

Please note that the Application Forms should not be accompanied by testimonials. 

The closing date for receipt of the forms is 5th November, 2013.

Persons living with HIV/AIDs, disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.

The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation is an equal opportunity employer

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