Senior Assistant Composing Officer at Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB)

JOB LEVEL 7 (PUBLISHING DEPARTMENT): JOB REF HR SACO-11-2018

Reports to: Composing Officer

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that proofs conform to the original manuscripts;
• Ascertain that the job is consistently proofread, copy marked and properly copy-fitted;
• Check head levels and approximate placement of artworks;
• Notify management of any unusual production requirements, to ensure proper quality control checks;
• Prepare and mark all typographical layouts of all manuscripts; and
• Prepare a final dummy for planning/estimating as a guide for mass production.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)

• Bachelor of Printing Technology or Bachelor of Philosophy in Printing.
• Higher National Diploma or Diploma in Printing Technology or a relevant field from a recognised institution.
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant work experience.
• Problem solving, decision making, integrity, good communication, organisation and planning skills.
• A good team player, maintains high work standards, reliable, easily adapts to new environments 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.