Senior Editor - Sciences at Jomo Kenyatta Foundation (JKF)

Job Title: Senior Editor - Sciences

Job Ref: JKF/PUB/SE/2013/001

Company: Jomo Kenyatta Foundation (JKF)

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya


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;

Requirements:

• 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.

How to Apply:

All 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.

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

The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation is an equal opportunity employer

We are ISO 9001:2008 certified

Application Deadline: 5th Nov 2013