Vacancy title:
Publications Officer / Editor

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Media, Communications & Writing, Education, Admin & Office, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Makerere University

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, September 14 2026

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 31 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Makerere University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for various academic, administrative, and support staff positions.

Responsibilities or duties

Produce and distribute learning, instructional materials as well as disseminate research outputs.

• 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 or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (Publishing).
• An honors Bachelors Degree in Library and Information Science.
• Supervisory skills;
• Ability to build, lead and work with teams;
• Computer literacy; Interpersonal and communication skills;
• Quick judgement and decision making;
• Ability to initiate change

Experience needed

Minimum of the three (3) years relevant working experience.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Tenure of Appointment: 4-year contract

Age Limit: APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED 55 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

Remuneration: PU6.2

NOTE THAT: APPLICANTS FOR ALL OTHER POSITIONS SHOULD NOT EXCEED 55 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. MAKERERE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

Detailed job profiles and the application link can be found at:

All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System through the above link (ehrms) Applicants will be required to provide the necessary information on the ehrms and attach the following documents:

• An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of at least three referees.
• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts from recognized academic institutions.
• Applicants for academic positions are required to attach their phd and or masters theses
• A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees.

The application should be addressed to:

The Chief Human Resource Officer

Makerere University

P.O. Box 7062 Kampala

Closing Date: 14th September 2026, 17:00 HRS E.Α.Τ

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