Job Title: Publications Officer / Editor
Organisation: Makerere University Kampala
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Makerere University is the oldest and premier University in Uganda which strives to becoming the leading institution for academic excellence and innovations in Africa.
Job Summary: Produce and distribute learning, instructional materials as well as disseminate research outputs
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate pre-press activities i.e. receive, review and produce camera ready copies of manuscript for publication;
- Coordinate the publication of journals hosted at Makerere University;
- Coordinate the production of scholarly books authored by Makerere staff;
- Coordinate the distribution of learning and instructional materials;
- Identify and coordinate with marketing outlets for scholarly materials produced by Makerere University Press including the Makerere University Library;
- Perform any other duties as maybe assigned by the Director from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (Publishing);
- An Honors bachelors degree in Library and Information Science.
Experience
- Minimum of the three (3) years relevant working experience.
Skills/Competences
- Supervisory skills;
- Ability to build, lead and work with teams;
- Computer literacy; Interpersonal & communication skills;
- Quick judgement and decision making;
- Ability to initiate change.
- Age Limit: APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED FIFTY-FIVE (55) YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below
Deadline: 4th August 2025
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Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36