Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), like most other universities, started in a modest way. It commenced as a graduate school of theology known as the Catholic Higher Institute of Eastern Africa (CHIEA). The Institute (CHIEA) was founded in 1984 by the regional ecclesiastical authority known as the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences ...

Responsibilities or duties

Edit University publications (books, modules, journals, conference proceedings, reports, newsletter, etc) ensuring that they meet set standards in terms of content and presentation while ensuring timely completion of works;

Handle correspondence between Publications Department and other offices (internal and external);

Manage subscriptions to the University journal, African Christian Studies, coordinate journal shipments, and maintain effective communication with subscribers;

Manage the journals exchange programme in coordination with Acquisitions Librarian;

Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

Perform other duties as delegated by University Editor and approved by Director, Publications;

Take and maintain minutes of departmental meetings and other meetings where the Department is represented;

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Minimum Requirements

At least two years full-time work experience as an Assistant Editor in a reputable publishing firm, a university press or media house;

Bachelor’s degree in Communications (with specialization in Print Media or Publishing) from a recognized University of at least an Upper Second Class;

Demonstrated experience of working with authors on manuscript evaluation;

Excellent proof reading and copy editing skills

Experience in writing for and editing newsletters, speeches, annual reports, magazines, press releases and promotional materials (e.g. brochures, banners, supplements);

Strong aptitude for desk and library research

• Edit University publications (books, modules, journals, conference proceedings, reports, newsletter, etc) ensuring that they meet set standards in terms of content and presentation while ensuring timely completion of works;
• Handle correspondence between Publications Department and other offices (internal and external);
• Manage subscriptions to the University journal, African Christian Studies, coordinate journal shipments, and maintain effective communication with subscribers;
• Manage the journals exchange programme in coordination with Acquisitions Librarian;
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.
• Perform other duties as delegated by University Editor and approved by Director, Publications;
• Take and maintain minutes of departmental meetings and other meetings where the Department is represented;

• Excellent proof reading and copy editing skills
• Strong aptitude for desk and library research

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications (with specialization in Print Media or Publishing) from a recognized University of at least an Upper Second Class;
• Demonstrated experience of working with authors on manuscript evaluation;
• Experience in writing for and editing newsletters, speeches, annual reports, magazines, press releases and promotional materials (e.g. brochures, banners, supplements);