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 top publishing house in Eastern Africa and a leading scholarship provider 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 positions.
Job Ref: JKF/HR/AE/2012/016
Assistant Editor - English
Reporting to the Publishing Manager, the Assistant Editor will closely work with various authors to ensure that publications are of high standards and relevant to the target market.
Key Responsibilities
1. Assist in copy-editing manuscripts as instructed by the section editor.
2. Assist in proof-reading manuscripts.
3. To perform any other relevant duty assigned by the Publishing Manager.
To be appointed to this position, one must have:
•Bachelor’s degree in Education (English/Literature in English) or equivalent from a reputable institution.
•Computer proficiency.
•A post graduate Diploma in Mass Communication is an added advantage
•At least 3 years classroom experience or 1 year editing experience in a publishing house.
Note
The position is permanent and pensionable.
Competitive remuneration packages will be offered to successful candidates.
Interested applicants should apply by emailing us a copy of filled-in respective JKF Job Application Forms to: md@jomokenyattaf.com.
The Forms are available on our website: www.jkf.co.ke.
Please note that the Application Forms should not be accompanied by testimonials.
The closing date for receipt of the Application Forms is 4th June 2012.
Persons living with HIV/AIDS, disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
Only those candidates short listed for interview will be contacted.
The JKF is an equal opportunity employer.
We are ISO 9001: 2008 certified
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 top publishing house in Eastern Africa and a leading scholarship provider 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 positions.
Job Ref: JKF/HR/AE/2012/016
Assistant Editor - English
Reporting to the Publishing Manager, the Assistant Editor will closely work with various authors to ensure that publications are of high standards and relevant to the target market.
Key Responsibilities
1. Assist in copy-editing manuscripts as instructed by the section editor.
2. Assist in proof-reading manuscripts.
3. To perform any other relevant duty assigned by the Publishing Manager.
To be appointed to this position, one must have:
•Bachelor’s degree in Education (English/Literature in English) or equivalent from a reputable institution.
•Computer proficiency.
•A post graduate Diploma in Mass Communication is an added advantage
•At least 3 years classroom experience or 1 year editing experience in a publishing house.
Note
The position is permanent and pensionable.
Competitive remuneration packages will be offered to successful candidates.
Interested applicants should apply by emailing us a copy of filled-in respective JKF Job Application Forms to: md@jomokenyattaf.com.
The Forms are available on our website: www.jkf.co.ke.
Please note that the Application Forms should not be accompanied by testimonials.
The closing date for receipt of the Application Forms is 4th June 2012.
Persons living with HIV/AIDS, disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
Only those candidates short listed for interview will be contacted.
The JKF is an equal opportunity employer.
We are ISO 9001: 2008 certified