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.
Job
Title: Senior Editor (in charge of Quality Assurance)
1
Position
Job
Ref: JKF/SE-QA/2016/001.
Job
Group: 9
Reports
to: Manager, Publishing, Research & Development
Supervises: Editor I (Quality Assurance)
Key
Responsibilities
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Assesses manuscripts for content and
relevance to established lists.
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Copy-edits manuscripts and other
projects as assigned.
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Ensures the printers adhere to
production technical specifications for all JKF jobs
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Ensures quality tests are conducted
on the printed books as per quality standard procedure guidelines provided by
KICD
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Coordinates book production matters
in line with the house-style and KICD requirements
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In liaison with subject section
heads, plans and supervises peer review.
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Undertakes book registration and
legal deposit in accordance with the law.
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Ensures reprints are updated where
necessary.
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Coordinates and proofreads service
jobs.
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Coordinates issues to do with
publishing rights.
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Oversees preparation of tender bids.
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Prepares regular section reports.
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To perform any other relevant duty
assigned by the GM-Publishing, Research & Development.
To
be appointed in this position one must have
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Degree in Information
Sciences/Publishing or related field.
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A post graduate Diploma in Mass
Communication will be an added advantage
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Computer proficiency.
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Leadership training from a reputable
institution.
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Excellent communication, negotiation,
inter-personal relations, team building, leadership and organizational skills.
·
At least 4 years’ experience as
Editor I in charge of Quality Assurance or its equivalent.
The
positions are permanent and pensionable and a competitive remuneration package
will be offered to the successful candidates.
Interested applicants should apply by
emailing us a copy of filled-in respective ‘JKF Job Application Forms’
(CLICK HERE to download) 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 23rd November, 2016.
Job Title: Senior Human Resource Officer
1 Position
Job Ref: JKF/SHRO/2016/001
Job Group: 9
Reports to: GM-HR & Administration
Supervises: HR staff through the Human Resource Officer 1
Key Responsibilities
·
Administering the Terms &
Conditions of Service.
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Coordinating recruitment, selection,
placement and induction of the new staff.
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Coordinating Training and Development
activities.
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Implement and continuously updating
the Human Resource Information System for the company.
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Administers compensation and rewards
system.
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Administering the payroll system by
processing the payroll data and forwarding it to Finance Department.
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Administering the medical scheme and
related issues, by ensuring staff have medical cards, handling staff medical
queries and continually updating them on their limits and balances.
·
Administering leave and updating the
system to reflect the current situation.
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Provision of counselling services to
staff.
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Handling staff welfare concerns.
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Administering the Records Management
Unit (registry) and its related services, where all staff and other files are
stored.
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To perform any other relevant duty
assigned by the GM-Human Resource & Administration.
To be appointed to this position, one must have
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Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences
or a relevant field.
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Higher Diploma in Human Resource
Management.
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Certificate in computer proficiency.
·
Strategic Leadership training from a
reputable institution will be an added advantage.
·
Excellent Communication, negotiation,
inter-personal relationship, team building, leadership and organizational
skills.
·
At least 3 years’ experience as HR
officer 1.
The positions is permanent and
pensionable and a competitive remuneration package will be offered to the
successful candidate.
Interested applicants should apply by emailing us a copy
of filled-in respective ‘JKF Job Application Forms’
(CLICK HERE to download) 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 23rd November, 2016.
Persons living with HIV/AIDs,
disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation is an
equal opportunity employer.
We are ISO 9001:2008 certified