EAEP looking for a micro-managing director

East African Educational Publishers (E.A.E.P, one of the leading publishers in the region by title wants a Managing Director. The details are herebelow (I don't like the word, sounds so corny!)

I have gone through the JD and I think it is an absolute joke. The JD fits that of a kawaida manager of a 'little' firm, the sort that has a few people, a few titles and a small office - not the MD of the calibre one would expect of EAEP with all its titles, authors and employees. If not, then what EAEP are looking for is a micro-manager or a superstar MD ... they better pay him/her/it well to compensate for all that 'work.'


Anyway, here is the ad in its entirety.
(see: http://www.eastafricanpublishers.com/careers.htm)


East African Educational Publishers (E.A.E.P) is an equal opportunity employer.

We are currently seeking a candidate to fill the position of Managing Director as advertised in the Daily Nation, and The Standard on February 5th, 2010.

Below is a detailed job profile for the position


MANAGING DIRECTOR JOB PROFILE
This position comes with the responsibilities outlined below;

Publishing and Production

* Preside over approval of new title acquisitions by the Editorial Board
* Supervise New books/Product development
* Ensure proper costing of all products
* Ensure close liaison with Printers and other Service Providers
* Encourage research in editorial development and new forms of publishing media, automation, equipment policies and procedures
* Keep abreast of publishing industry trends and their possible impact on EAEP.

Sales & Marketing

* Monitor Annual/Quarterly/Monthly/Weekly sales budgets and performance
* Monitor the formulation and implementation of new marketing plans and strategies
* Oversee and approve new prices, discounts, and any special offers
* Approve all essential information/publicity/promotional materials going out of the company to clients.

Finance

* Establish Corporate development plans
* Oversee preparation of yearly Corporate Revenue/Capital budget and its subsequent implementation
* Receive and review Monthly Management accounts and initiate remedial measures as necessary
* Monitor operating and capital budgets and cash flows for all projects and activities
* Monitor the company’s Financial performance using performance indicators set by the company
* Ensure a strong and enforceable credit policy and review as necessary.

Human Resource/Administration

* Hire, instruct and supervise all staff
* Evaluate staff in accordance with evaluation procedures set by the company and with inputs from head of Department
* Lead staff in developing long-range goals, direction and plans in support of the EAEP Mission and Vision
* Handle personnel related activities- salary reviews, training, disciplinary actions to ensure that they are in the interest of the company

Candidates interested in this highly rewarding job should send their applications to be received by 19th February 2010 and including a detailed resume`(CV) with email address, daytime telephone contacts, current and expeced renumeration package, names and contacts of three referees and copies of academic certificates and restimonials to;

The Chairman, Board of Directors,
P. O Box 45314 - 00100,
Nairobi GPO
or
Drop them at Brick Court, 3rd Floor,
Woodvale Groove/Mpaka Rd.
Westlands