Jobs at Oxford University Press EA - 5/6/2015

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 high calibre, results-oriented and experienced professionals for the following positions:

1. Science Publisher

Summary of the position

This is a senior position responsible for conceptualizing, planning and management of a strong, market oriented Science list that achieve market approval and sales to meet the strategic objectives of OUPEA.

The Science Publisher will provide leadership to a team of highly skilled Editors in growing the Science list in all levels of education from ECDE to tertiary levels.

Key responsibilities

The Science Publisher will provide leadership in developing a comprehensive, high quality Science educational teaching and learning materials to appropriate markets.
While leading the team in planning and execution of the Science publishing programme, the Science Publisher will monitor educational and market trends and steer activities to expand adoptions of all new titles and revise existing ones to suit current trends.
The Science Publisher will build strong relationships with key stakeholders in the education sector and authors; providing guidance during the writing and development of publications that offer innovative solutions to learners and teachers and which will grow a profitable business for OUPEA.
Knowledge, skills and abilities

The position requires a relevant Bachelor’s degree preferably in Education with a major in either Chemistry, Biology or Physics, combined with at least four years relevant publishing experience.
The ideal candidate should have at least two years in management experience, budget monitoring and control, and project planning and management.
Teaching or lecturing experience, with a proven track record of consistent high performance, will be an added advantage.
In addition, the individual must demonstrate a thorough understanding and knowledge of the dynamics of the education systems and markets in East Africa.
2. Senior Kiswahili Editor

Summary of the position

This is a position responsible for developing, planning and project managing a strong list of market-oriented Kiswahili titles that achieves market approval and sales to meet the strategic objectives of OUPEA.

The Senior Kiswahili Editor will be tasked with mentoring other editors, project managing an allocated number of titles that will help grow the Kiswahili list from ECDE through Secondary school levels

Key responsibilities

The Senior Kiswahili Editor will provide leadership to a team of editors in developing comprehensive, high quality educational teaching materials for both learners and teachers to appropriate markets.
The Senior Kiswahili Editor will conduct market research and incorporate findings into new and existing products.
The Senior Editor will build strong relationships with key stakeholders in the education sector and authors; providing guidance during the development of publications that offer innovative solutions to learners and teachers and which will grow a profitable business for OUPEA.
Knowledge, skills and abilities

The position requires a relevant Bachelor’s degree preferably in Education with a major in Kiswahili combined with at least three years relevant publishing experience.
The ideal candidate should have at least two years experience in project planning and management of own titles from conceptualization to pre-press.
Teaching experience, with a proven track record of consistent high performance, will be an added advantage.
In addition, the individual must demonstrate a thorough understanding and knowledge of the dynamics of the Education systems and markets in East Africa.

3. Kiswahili Editor

Summary of the position

This is a position responsible for developing, planning and project managing a strong list of market-oriented Kiswahili titles that achieves market approval and sales to meet the strategic objectives of OUPEA.

The Kiswahili Editor will be tasked with project managing an allocated number of titles that will help grow the Kiswahili list from ECDE through Secondary school levels.

Key responsibilities

The Kiswahili Editor will copy edit to expected standards a number of allocated educational teaching materials for both learners and teachers to appropriate markets.
The Kiswahili Editor will also conduct market research and incorporate findings into new and existing products.
The Editor will provide guidance to authors during the development of publications, and will liaise closely with the Senior Editor and Publisher in developing titles that will offer solutions to both learners and teachers.
Knowledge, skills and abilities

The position requires a relevant Bachelor’s degree in Publishing with a bias to Kiswahili combined with at least two years relevant publishing experience.
Prior experience in managing own titles from conceptualization to pre-press and a proven track record of consistent high performance, will be an added advantage.
4. Designer

Summary of the position

This is a position responsible for developing and implementing innovative designs for digital and print publications, website and promotional materials in accordance with the publishing and marketing plans within set budgets and schedules.

Key responsibilities

The Designer will interpret design briefs accurately while ensuring originality and distinctiveness.
The Designer will ensure that designs are in line with current developments and trends in graphic design.
Knowledge, skills and abilities

The position requires a diploma in design and website design, combined with at least 1 year’s design experience using Macintosh computers.
The ideal candidate should be experienced in branding and page layout, be able to use electronic publishing software, must be flexible and able to work to tight deadlines, have good organizational skills.
The candidate should be able to work independently and in a group.
If you are a results-oriented team leader with the stated qualifications and are passionate to provide high quality Science publishing solutions to the ever-changing customer needs in a fast-paced organization, forward your application, curriculum vitae and copies of testimonials to

HR and Administration Advisor,

Oxford University Press EA Ltd,

The Oxford Place,

4 Elgon Road Upper Hill,

PO Box 72532-00200,

Nairobi,

or email to: recruit.ke@oup.com

Applications should be received on or before 13th May 2015