Editor (English, E-Books) at Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB)

JOB LEVEL 6 (PUBLISHING DEPARTMENT): JOB REF HR E-10-2018

Reports to: Senior Editor

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate unsolicited manuscripts to determine whether they satisfy the Bureau’s publishing requirements;
• Undertake substantive copy editing of manuscripts to meet set standards
• Co-ordinate activities of typesetters, designers and illustrators and other suppliers to meet agreed upon production schedules;
• Develop and design books and materials to create attractive products;
• Prepare project proposals for presentation to management for decision making;
• Assess manuscripts and prepare manuscript assessment reports;
• Co-ordinate the copyediting process of manuscripts through the four stages; First proofs, Second proofs, Third proofs and Final proofs;
• Organize and facilitate editorial workshops;

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Publishing or Education (English and Literature) or Communication, Information Sciences (Publishing).
• Higher National Diploma or Diploma in Journalism or a relevant field from a recognized body.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant work experience.
• Problem solving, integrity, good communication, organisation and planning skills.
• A good team player, maintains high work standards, reliable, easily adapts to new environments, pays attention to detail and self-motivated.

THE CANDIDATES

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send applications clearly indicating the job title and reference number of the position, a comprehensive CV stating your current position, photocopies of relevant certificates and testimonials as well as names and contacts (telephone and e-mail address) of three (3) referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience. Include your day and evening telephone numbers and your contact email address.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including; Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations; Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board; Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority; Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.