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Publications Officer/Editor - Directorate of Research and Graduate Training
DistrictNot specifiedCityNot specifiedContractFull TimePosted2026-09-05Close dateNot specifiedExperience3 yearsSourceBrighterMonday UgandaSalaryConfidential
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Makerere University is hiring a Publications Officer/Editor in Kampala to coordinate pre-press activities, journal publications, scholarly book production, and distribution of learning materials. The role requires a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (Publishing) and at least three years of relevant experience.
- Mid-level role at Makerere University in Kampala
- Full-time position, Monday to Friday, 8 to 5
- Requires Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (Publishing)
- Minimum 3 years relevant working experience
- Focus on journals, scholarly books, and instructional materials
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- Publications Officer/ Editor- Directorate of Research and Graduate Training
- Makerere University
- Marketing & Communications
- 1 week ago
- New
- Kampala
- Full Time
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Experience
- Level:
- Mid level
- Length:
- 3 years
- Language Requirement:
- English
- Working Hours:
- Full Time - 8 to 5
- Applicant
- Location:
- Uganda
- Job descriptions &
- Minimum of the three (3) years relevant working experience.
- Skills/Competences
- 1. Supervisory skills;
- 2. Ability to build, lead and work with teams;
- 3. Computer literacy; Interpersonal and communication skills;
- 4. Quick judgement and decision making;
- 5. Ability to initiate change
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Responsibilities
- 1. Coordinate pre-press activities i.e. receive, review and produce camera ready copies of manuscript for publication;
- 2. Coordinate the publication of journals hosted at Makerere University;
- 3. Coordinate the production of scholarly books authored by Makerere staff;
- 4. Coordinate the distribution of learning and instructional materials;
- 5. Identify and coordinate with marketing outlets for scholarly materials produced by Makerere University Press including the Makerere University Library;
- 6. Perform any other duties as maybe assigned by the Director from time to time.
- Required Qualifications
- i. Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (Publishing).
- ii. An honors Bachelors Degree in Library and Information Science.
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