Case Writer Job Strathmore University

Communication Jobs, Strathmore University Jobs. Case Writer researches business cases, interviews industry leaders, and drafts academic teaching cases, requires a Master’s or Degree in Business/Communications and 2+ years business writing experience.

Job Summary

• This role is aimed at providing support to the Strathmore Africa Case Centre, The SACC.

Responsibilities

• Advising the Hub Lead/Editor in Chief on the suitability of a draft case submitted to the SACC.
• Performing preliminary reviews and relevant due diligence on any submitted to SACC within stipulated timelines.
• Carrying out any follow-up reviews on cases assigned to reviewers with periodic reminders.
• Managing and responding to the case email under the University.
• Taking minutes for all meetings and forums (workshops, seminars, training sessions etc.) coordinated by the Case Centre.
• Capturing all case study metadata prior to final publication on the website.
• Ensuring the Case Centre website and submission portal are active functional.
• Advising the SACC lead team on the improvements to be made on the case submission, review, and any other related activities.
• Under the guidance of the Hub Lead, ensuring that submitted case studies are handled on a timely basis.
• Carrying out all logistical and coordination activities for activities organized by SACC end-to-end.
• Ensuring that all requisite checks are performed before, during and cases are accepted by SACC.
• Liaising with SBS and Strathmore University communications teams before getting cases finally uploaded onto the website.
• Facilitating joint approval meetings by the Case Centre editorial board before cases are finally uploaded onto the website.
• Proof-reading, performing editorial and plagiarism checks for all submitted cases.
• Maintaining a centralized log of all submitted and accepted cases under SACC.
• Write cases for the case Centre from time to time.
• Represent the Hub Lead in forums, both local and international, where the SACC is participating in.
• Ensure all ethical and regulatory requirements in publishing cases and other publications by the SACC are adhered to.

Requirements

Educational Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum Master’s degree in Business, Communication Studies and related fields.
• Possession of certification in specialized training on English writing and oratory skills will be an added advantage.
• 2-3 years of experience in a writing and/or publishing environment.
• Proven evidence of published works e.g. a research journal paper, an educational case study in reputable platforms.

Knowledge and Skill:

• Excellent English writing, formatting, proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to write captivating business-like stories, in a formal setting.
• Excellent communication, analytical and oratory skills.
• Technical proficiency with MS Office products, especially MS Word and Excel.
• Demonstrable strength in process and standards discipline and customer-oriented skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task and collaborate with others.
• Proven skills in people and relationship management.
• Demonstrable and responsible use of AI skills and capabilities.

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