Sub Editor/ Writer Human Resource Officer Driver Senior Driver Associate Editor Procurement Officer Photojournalist Accountant

KYEB/HR/09/2016 Department: Editorial Job Grade: KYEB 4
Sub Editor/ Writer Job Key responsibilities
Going out on assignments as well as use of own initiative to gather information on existing Government programmes and related significant private-sector developmentsto compile reports for the organisation’s publications.
Research and provide requisite background information for reports compiled.
Submitting finished form factual, of public interest, detailed and well-researched reports in conformity with journalistic ethics, Government communication policies, editorial objectives and house style.
Take notes on location, carry out interviews, check facts, copy documents and tape record as the case may be for assigned reports at the direction of either the Associate Editor or the Editorial Manager.
The material so written must reflect a thorough understanding of the Government’s communication policy and the journalistic code of ethical journalism.
Take primary responsibility for the correctness of facts and content of his/her reports.
Closely work with photographers and designers for pictures and design issues for reports submitted
Liaising with media practitioners and public on issues of mutual concern under the guidance of a Senior officer
Qualifications for the Sub Editor/ Writer Job
Bachelor’s Degree in any business-related field, communication studies, journalism, public relations, or any other appropriate qualifications from a recognised university / institution
Four years of, mainly business,journalistic working experience.
Ability to rewrite and copy edit reports will be an added advantage.
Competencies
Analytical skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Writing and editing skills
Presentation skills
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