COMPOSING ASSISTANT III, JOB LEVEL 9: JOB REF HR CA-9-2026

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

I. Acquiring and originating proofs through to the production division.

II. Preparing and effecting typographical layouts of all manuscripts.

III. Copying, preparing and marking manuscripts for typesetting and typography.

IV. Checking and approving machine revise proofs for mass production.

V. Supervising proofreaders for consistent proof reading, copy preparation and copy fitting of jobs.

VI. Preparing planning dummies and check the same for production.

VII. Undertaking back-ups of finished work for future use.

VIII. Ensuring that all jobs conform to in-house style requirements.

IX. Collaborating with design and editorial sections at all stages of book production to completion.

 JOB SPECIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills)

I. Diploma in education science, printing technology, information communication technology, art & design or its equivalent.

II. Minimum of 2-3 years of work experience in type setting, desktop publishing or book design, direct experience in educational publishing is an added advantage.

III. OR

IV. KCSE (mean grade C-) or its equivalent.

V. Craft Certificate

VI. Three (3) years relevant work experience where applicable

VII. Proficiency in computer applications