Background

Strathmore University is a Chartered University located in Nairobi, Kenya. It was the first multiracial and multi religious educational institution in English speaking Eastern Africa and more recently the first institute of higher learning to be ISO certified in East and Central Africa in 2004. Our mission is to provide all-round quality education in an atmo...

This role is aimed at providing support to the Strathmore Africa Case Centre, The SACC.

Job Details

• Advising the Hub Lead/Editor in Chief on the suitability of a draft case submitted to the SACC.
• Performing preliminary reviews and relevant due diligence on any submitted to SACC within stipulated timelines.
• Carrying out any follow-up reviews on cases assigned to reviewers with periodic reminders.
• Managing and responding to the case email under the University.
• Taking minutes for all meetings and forums (workshops, seminars, training sessions etc.) coordinated by the Case Centre.
• Capturing all case study metadata prior to final publication on the website.
• Ensuring the Case Centre website and submission portal are active functional.
• Advising the SACC lead team on the improvements to be made on the case submission, review, and any other related activities.
• Under the guidance of the Hub Lead, ensuring that submitted case studies are handled on a timely basis.
• Carrying out all logistical and coordination activities for activities organized by SACC end-to-end.
• Ensuring that all requisite checks are performed before, during and cases are accepted by SACC.
• Liaising with SBS and Strathmore University communications teams before getting cases finally uploaded onto the website.
• Facilitating joint approval meetings by the Case Centre editorial board before cases are finally uploaded onto the website.
• Proof-reading, performing editorial and plagiarism checks for all submitted cases.
• Maintaining a centralized log of all submitted and accepted cases under SACC.
• Write cases for the case Centre from time to time.
• Represent the Hub Lead in forums, both local and international, where the SACC is participating in.
• Ensure all ethical and regulatory requirements in publishing cases and other publications by the SACC are adhered to.

Requirements

Educational Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum Master's degree in Business, Communication Studies and related fields.
• Possession of certification in specialized training on English writing and oratory skills will be an added advantage.
• 2-3 years of experience in a writing and/or publishing environment.
• Proven evidence of published works e.g. a research journal paper, an educational case study in reputable platforms.

Knowledge and Skill:

• Excellent English writing, formatting, proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to write captivating business-like stories, in a formal setting.
• Excellent communication, analytical and oratory skills.
• Technical proficiency with MS Office products, especially MS Word and Excel.
• Demonstrable strength in process and standards discipline and customer-oriented skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task and collaborate with others.
• Proven skills in people and relationship management.
• Demonstrable and responsible use of AI skills and capabilities.

• Advising the Hub Lead/Editor in Chief on the suitability of a draft case submitted to the SACC.
• Performing preliminary reviews and relevant due diligence on any submitted to SACC within stipulated timelines.
• Carrying out any follow-up reviews on cases assigned to reviewers with periodic reminders.
• Managing and responding to the case email under the University.
• Taking minutes for all meetings and forums (workshops, seminars, training sessions etc.) coordinated by the Case Centre.
• Capturing all case study metadata prior to final publication on the website.
• Ensuring the Case Centre website and submission portal are active functional.
• Advising the SACC lead team on the improvements to be made on the case submission, review, and any other related activities.
• Under the guidance of the Hub Lead, ensuring that submitted case studies are handled on a timely basis.
• Carrying out all logistical and coordination activities for activities organized by SACC end-to-end.
• Ensuring that all requisite checks are performed before, during and cases are accepted by SACC.
• Liaising with SBS and Strathmore University communications teams before getting cases finally uploaded onto the website.
• Facilitating joint approval meetings by the Case Centre editorial board before cases are finally uploaded onto the website.
• Proof-reading, performing editorial and plagiarism checks for all submitted cases.
• Maintaining a centralized log of all submitted and accepted cases under SACC.
• Write cases for the case Centre from time to time.
• Represent the Hub Lead in forums, both local and international, where the SACC is participating in.
• Ensure all ethical and regulatory requirements in publishing cases and other publications by the SACC are adhered to.

• Excellent English writing, formatting, proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to write captivating business-like stories, in a formal setting.
• Excellent communication, analytical and oratory skills.
• Technical proficiency with MS Office products, especially MS Word and Excel.
• Demonstrable strength in process and standards discipline and customer-oriented skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task and collaborate with others.
• Proven skills in people and relationship management.
• Demonstrable and responsible use of AI skills and capabilities.

• Minimum Master's degree in Business, Communication Studies and related fields.
• Possession of certification in specialized training on English writing and oratory skills will be an added advantage.
• Proven evidence of published works e.g. a research journal paper, an educational case study in reputable platforms.