Publications Officer/ Editor

Makerere University Uganda Type not specified Posted 2026-09-12

DistrictNot specifiedCityNot specifiedContractType not specifiedPosted2026-09-12Close dateNot specifiedExperience3 yearsSourceFuzu Uganda

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Makerere University is hiring a Publications Officer/Editor in the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training, Kampala. The role involves coordinating pre-press activities, journals, scholarly books, and distribution of learning materials. A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (Publishing) and at least three years of relevant experience are required.

Role based in Kampala, Uganda
Focus on scholarly publishing and journal coordination
Requires Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (Publishing)
Minimum 3 years relevant experience needed
Team leadership and supervisory skills required

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Original source description

Kampala
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Uganda
Contract Type
Description
Key Duties &

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.
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
Tags
Media, communications, languages
Education, academic
Mid-level
Uganda
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