Oxford University Press (OUP), the largest University Press in the world, is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide.
OUP East Africa Ltd (OUPEA) furthers the university’s mission in research, scholarship and education by publishing quality educational materials for Kenya.
OUPEA is seeking to recruit a high calibre, results-oriented, experienced and highly skilled professional for the position of Senior Editor – Kiswahili Dictionaries.
Summary of the position: This is a senior position responsible for conceptualizing, planning and management of a strong list of market-oriented Kiswahili dictionaries and Kiswahili reference titles.Key responsibilities
The Senior Editor will provide leadership in developing comprehensive, high quality Kiswahili dictionaries and reference educational teaching materials to appropriate markets.
The Senior Editor will provide leadership to a team of highly skilled authors, editors and reviewers in planning and execution of the publishing programme for Kiswahili dictionaries and reference materials.
The Senior Editor will also monitor educational and market trends and steer activities to expand adoptions of all new titles and revise existing ones to suit current trends.
The Senior Editor will build strong relationships with key stakeholders in the education sector.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
The position requires a relevant Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Education with a major in Kiswahili, combined with at least 2 years’ relevant teaching or editorial experience.
The Senior Editor will build strong relationships with key stakeholders in the education sector.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
The position requires a relevant Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Education with a major in Kiswahili, combined with at least 2 years’ relevant teaching or editorial experience.
The ideal candidate should be flexible, should have good organizational skills and should be able to work independently and within a group.
In addition, the individual must demonstrate a thorough understanding and knowledge of the dynamics of the education systems and markets in Eastern Africa.
If you are a results-oriented team leader with the stated qualifications and are passionate to provide high quality Kiswahili dictionary and reference materials publishing solutions to the ever-changing customer needs in a fast-paced organization, forward your application, curriculum vitae and copies of testimonials to:
The HR and Administration Manager,
Oxford University Press EA Ltd,
The Oxford Place, 4 Elgon Road Upper Hill,
PO Box 72532-00200 Nairobi
Or email: recruit.ke@oup.com
Applications should be received on or before 9th May2014
If you are a results-oriented team leader with the stated qualifications and are passionate to provide high quality Kiswahili dictionary and reference materials publishing solutions to the ever-changing customer needs in a fast-paced organization, forward your application, curriculum vitae and copies of testimonials to:
The HR and Administration Manager,
Oxford University Press EA Ltd,
The Oxford Place, 4 Elgon Road Upper Hill,
PO Box 72532-00200 Nairobi
Or email: recruit.ke@oup.com
Applications should be received on or before 9th May2014
