- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationPhD/Fellowship
- Experience4 – 6 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldMedia / Advertising / Branding
Basic job summary:
- The job holder will be responsible for ensuring that the Strathmore University Press is a leading publisher, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge fostering research and supporting the University’s goals.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Publication Management
- Manage the Strathmore University Press (SUP) on behalf of the Office of DVC
Research & Innovation
- Supervise the implementation of policies and regulations enacted by the Board.
- Maintain proper records and documentation of Strathmore University Press.
Editorial Oversight
- Review manuscripts and advise whether they should be published.
- Setting Editorial Guidelines for journals.
- Hiring and developing writers, junior editors and senior editors.
- Guide the formation of editorial team from different schools.
- Financial and Resource Management
- Developing and managing budgets for the editorial team.
- Fundraise for Strathmore University Press and related University projects.
Promotion and Outreach
- Maintain an up-to-date Strathmore University Press website.
- Guide research, writing and dissemination of Strathmore University students’ and
- faculty. ideas through the Strathmore University Journals and other publications.
- Sale and market Strathmore University Press publications.
Minimum Academic Qualifications:
- PhD in a relevant field
Experience:
- 4 to 6 years’ experience
Competencies and Attributes
- Excellent writing skills
- Critical thinking
- Analytical skills
- People Skills
- Excellent writing skills
Method of Application
Are you qualified for this position and interested in working with us? We would like to hear from you. Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application (ONLY) quoting job title on the subject line to recruitment@strathmore.edu by 14th June 2024.