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Evangel Publishing House

Vacancies in Editorial Positions
Evangel Publishing House is in the process of developing Grade 4 new curriculum books and is desirous of recruiting the following positions for purposes of ensuring a successful project implementation:
Editorial Assistant ( Science & Mathematics)
Editorial Assistant (Kiswahili & Linguistics)
Reporting to the Coordinating Editor, the Editorial Assistants will help to revise existing, new books and products to improve on language and facts, following company editorial style guide.
The editors will be expected to possess excellent communication and research skills as gatekeepers of the manuscripts origination process.
Key Responsibilities
·         Editing, researching, benchmarking above the best, re-writing, proofreading and organizing facts and sources, pre-evaluation of finished product before submission.
·         Consistently brainstorming and collaborating with team for new ideas and strategies
Qualifications:
·         Bachelor’s degree in Education – Mathematics and Sciences, Kiswahili, publishing, or related field preferred
·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills
·         Excellent grasp of Kiswahili language and the 4 core skills in language
·         Self-motivated and self-directed
·         Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel) and Google Docs
·         Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management
·         Able to work in a fast-paced environment and sacrificially over long hours with an eye on set targets
If you have at least a one year experience in textbook editing this is your chance to firm up your career.
Editorial Assistants will be paid commensurate to industry rates, on an initial 6-month renewable contract.
If you are interested, please write to the General Manager, Evangel Publishing House, via info@evangelpublishers.or.ke to reach him not later than 30th April 2019.