KIPPRA Assistant Publications Editor Job in Kenya

The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)

is a public policy research Institute established to develop human and

institutional capacities by undertaking economic forecasting, policy

analysis and research, and by contributing to the formulation of medium

and long-term strategic perspectives for the economic and social

development of Kenya. 

In carrying out this mandate, the

Institute seeks to recruit a competent person to join its team of

professionals to the following vacant position:

Assistant Publications Editor
 

Duties

• Copy editing and proofreading research papers and reports before publication


• Typesetting and layout of research papers and reports


• Word processing, editing on screen and formatting internal and external reports of the Institute


• Developing and uploading content on the website


• Liaising with other in-house teams, writers, photographers, printers, designers and production staff to negotiate and monitor timescales for stages in the publishing process


• Making follow up on editor’s comments to meet deadlines


• Filing, photocopying and other routine administrative tasks related to publishing


• Proofreading, editing and writing online content including via social media

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Sciences, Communication, Publishing, or Journalism, with a bias in print publishing.


• At least two (2) years experience in copy editing and proofreading of research publications in a busy publishing environment.


• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, plus any other desktop publishing software


• Good understanding of design briefings, typesetting and printing specifications

Personal Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Adaptability


• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines


• Copy editing and proofreading skills


• Attention to detail

How to Apply

KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer. 

Female candidates and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply. 

Applications to be addressed and posted/hand delivered to: 

The Executive Director KIPPRA 

2nd Floor, Bishops Garden Towers, Bishops Road 

P. O. Box 56445, 00100, 

Nairobi

 

Or e-mailed to: careers@kippra.or.ke 

Telephone: 254 20 4936000/0736 712724 

Deadline for receipt of applications is 19th February 2016 by 5.00 p.m.