Job Title: Publishing Officer
Organisation: Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
About Organisation:
Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC), is a state Corporation established by the Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation Act (Cap.330 of the Laws of the Republic of Uganda). The Corporation is mandated to provide security and commercial printing and publishing services to the Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies and to private individuals and organizations.
Job Summary: To coordinate publishing processes at UPPC, including manuscript review, article writing, editing, designing, coordination, and printing supervision ensuring publications meet quality standards, comply with legal and organizational requirements and support the preparation and participation in bidding and tender processes related to publishing services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receive, assess, and approve manuscripts for publishing suitability, coordinate editing, proofreading, and formatting to ensure content meets UPPC’s quality and style standards.
- Coordinate the production of corporate publications such as annual reports, newsletters, brochures, magazines and special editions, ensuring timelines are met.
- Contribute to the preparation of technical proposals, publishing specifications, and quotations for tenders, represent the publishing function in bid evaluations and client presentations.
- Research, write, and edit articles, press releases, and features for internal and external audiences, highlighting UPPC’s work, services, and achievements.
- Liaise with designers and typesetters to ensure correct layout, typography, and branding, approve final proofs before printing.
- Check all content and printed materials for accuracy, grammar, and consistency, ensure compliance with copyright and publishing regulations.
- Communicate with authors, stakeholders, and clients to provide updates, gather feedback, and ensure publishing needs are met.
- Maintain databases of publications, contributors, and production schedules for easy reference and reporting.
- Support the marketing of UPPC’s publishing capabilities through events, media, and direct client engagement.
- Recommend enhancements to publishing processes, tools, and workflows, stay updated on new publishing trends and technologiess.
- Handle assigned tasks with confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail.
- Prepare periodic reports on publishing activities, project progress, bidding
- outcomes, and challenges encountered and present to management.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time to whom authority has been delegated.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree either in Mass Communication, Journalism, Education in Literature, Business Administration, Public Administration, Publishing or a related field from a recognized Institution.
- At least 3 years of experience in publishing in a reputable organisation.
- Relevant certificates in publishing will be an added advantage.
- Skills and competences
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Deep understanding of government and legal publishing standards.
- Proficiency in publishing software (e.g., Adobe InDesign, MS Word, publishing platforms).
- Skilled in publishing processes (editing, proofreading, typesetting, digital publishing), quality assurance, copyright compliance.
- Strong planning, attention to detail, creativity, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork and ability to work under tight deadlines
- Integrity, customer care and focus, adaptability, decision-making, and continuous learning.
How to Apply:
Interested persons who meet the required specifications are advised:
- To apply to The Managing Director, Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC), P.O. Box 33 Entebbe, Uganda.
- To mark the envelope with the job applied for in CAPITAL LETTERS, enclose a CV, academic transcripts and certified certificates, Postal, Telephone and Email address for both applicant and three professional referees to reach not later than September 29, 2025 by 5.00pm.
- Those who prefer to apply online should send their application to [email protected]
- Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Deadline: 29th September 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36