The African Economic Research
Consortium (AERC) is a not-for-profit Pan-African institution, dedicated for
over 25 years to enabling the advancement of economic policy research and
training in Africa.
The Consortium’s mandate and
strategic intent is built on the basis that sustained development in
sub-Saharan Africa requires well-trained, locally based professional
economists.
AERC is seeking to recruit a
suitable individual to fill the following position:
Communication / Publications Assistant
Communication / Publications Assistant
The position assists the
Communications Division in presenting AERC’s work to the wider public through
dissemination of AERC products, processing of publications, organizing
workshops and providing administrative support.
Key responsibilities:
- Assist in
keeping track of the publication production schedules and pipelines;
- Assist in
processing of publications (editing, proofreading & typesetting);
- Assist in
following up with reviewers, authors, printers and publishers as may be
necessary to facilitate efficient operation of the publication processes;
- Support in the
editorial process for all AERC publications;
- Assist in
preparing, coordinating and distributing targeted dissemination packages
for AERC meetings and workshops
- Assist in the
production of AERC Promotional materials (Annual Report, Newsletters,
Brochure, and Posters etc).
- Handle all
logistics for meetings and workshops organized by the Division;
- Support in the
administration tasks relating to the AERC Alumni;
- Maintain
databases as needed for communication including all contacts within the
AERC network
- Assist in the
consolidation of supporting documents for payment preparation;
- Handle
efficiently and effectively routine correspondence, filing and records
maintenance for the division
- Ensure that
general office supplies and stationery are made available as required
- Any other
duties that may be assigned by the Communications Manager
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Communications or related discipline;
- Post graduate
diploma in Mass Communication or Book Publication is a must;
- Thorough
knowledge of desktop publishing;
- Working
knowledge of the publications process;
- Well organized
and able to multi task;
- Ability to work
under pressure and good team player.
How to Apply
If you believe you believe you have the qualifications and experience to match these roles, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration, email, telephone contacts, and names and addresses of three referees.
Please indicate the position
you are applying for on the subject line.
To be considered your application must be received by 30 September 2016 addressed to:
The Manager, Human Resources and Administration
African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)
MEMBANK Towers, 3rd Floor
Jakaya Kikwete Road
P.O. Box 62882, 00200,
To be considered your application must be received by 30 September 2016 addressed to:
The Manager, Human Resources and Administration
African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)
MEMBANK Towers, 3rd Floor
Jakaya Kikwete Road
P.O. Box 62882, 00200,
Nairobi
For more information on AERC, you can visit our website on www.aercafrica.org