The
Jomo Kenyatta Foundation (JKF) was established by the Government of Kenya in
1966 as a Company Limited by guarantee and having no share capital.
We are
a leading educational publisher and scholarship provider in Kenya.
In pursuit of our vision of realizing an enlightened and
empowered society and our mission of developing customer focused publications
and scholarship provision, the Foundation is looking for a suitable candidate to
fill the following vacant position:
Job
Title: Assistant
Editor (Sciences)
1
Position
Job
Ref: JKF/AE/2016/001
Job
Group: 6
Reports
to: Editor
Supervises: None
Key
Responsibilities
- Assist
in copy-editing manuscripts and other projects as assigned or as
instructed by the section editor;
- Assist
in proof-reading manuscripts;
- Designs
manuscripts for page layout and illustrations;
- Assist
in co-ordinating writing workshops;
- Assists
in preparing author-publisher contracts in consultation with section
editors;
- To
perform any other relevant duty assigned by the GM-Publishing &
Research.
To be
appointed to this position, one must have:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Education (Mathematics/Chemistry or Mathematics/Biology)
- A
post graduate Diploma in Mass Communication will be an added advantage
- Leadership
training from a reputable institution
- Computer
proficiency
- At
least 3 years classroom experience or 1 year editing experience in a
publishing house.
The
position is permanent and pensionable, and a competitive remuneration package
will be offered to the successful candidate.
Job
Title: GM - Sales
& Marketing
1
Position
Job
Ref: JKF/GMSM/2016/001.
Job
Group: 11
Reports
to: Managing
Director
Supervises: Manager - Sales & Marketing
Key
Responsibilities
- Defining
and implementing the overall company policies within the department.
- Liaises
with internal and external stakeholders on matters related to the Sales
and Marketing Department.
- Coordinates
market research and sales promotion reports from all Sales Administrators.
- Monitors
stock levels in all JKF stores and Distributors/Agents and compiles data
on stock levels on a regular basis for the purpose of replenishment.
- Coordinates
the supply of stocks to all JKF distribution outlets including
Distributors/Agents.
- Ensures
proper and accurate packaging and loading of stocks to delivery to JKF
outlets and customers.
- Monitors
stock levels and places replenishment orders with the relevant
departments.
- Prepares
annual sales plans, budgets, targets, sales and forecasts.
- Supervises
and monitors the work of sales representatives against targets.
- Gives
guidance to all sales staff, defines and implements the departmental
incentive and motivation policy.
- Deals
with customer issues regarding JKF products/services.
- In
liaison with the Finance Department coordinating issues related to
customers transactions and any other business associated with the trade.
- To
perform any other relevant duty assigned by the Managing Director.
To be
appointed in this position, one must have:
- Masters
Degree in Business Administration - Sales & Marketing
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Marketing or a relevant field
- Computer
proficiency
- Membership
to relevant professional bodies
- Strategic
Leadership Course
- Certification
in Corporate Governance will be an added advantage
- At
least 7 years in a sales and marketing environment
- Excellent
communication, analytical and problem solving, negotiation, interpersonal
relations, team building, effective time management, leadership and
organizational skills.
The
position is permanent and pensionable, and a competitive remuneration package
will be offered to the successful candidate.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Interested
applicants should apply by emailing us a copy of filled-in respective ‘JKF Job
Application Forms’ which is available HERE to hra@jkf.co.ke
Please note that the application forms should not be accompanied by testimonials.
The closing date for receipt of the forms is August, 4th 2016.
Please note that the application forms should not be accompanied by testimonials.
The closing date for receipt of the forms is August, 4th 2016.
Women,
Persons living with HIV and AIDS, disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The
Jomo Kenyatta Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
We are ISO 9001:2008 certified