Publishing Officer job at Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC)

Vacancy title:
Publishing Officer

Jobs at:
Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC)

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, September 29 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 16 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

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.

UPPC EXTERNAL JOB ADVERT NO. 001/2025

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. Receive, assess, and approve manuscripts for publishing suitability, coordinate
editing, proofreading, and formatting to ensure content meets UPPC’s quality and
style standards.

ii. Coordinate the production of corporate publications such as annual reports,
newsletters, brochures, magazines and special editions, ensuring timelines are met.

iii. Contribute to the preparation of technical proposals, publishing specifications, and
quotations for tenders, represent the publishing function in bid evaluations and
client presentations.

iv. Research, write, and edit articles, press releases, and features for internal and
external audiences, highlighting UPPC’s work, services, and achievements.

v. Liaise with designers and typesetters to ensure correct layout, typography, and
branding, approve final proofs before printing.

vi. Check all content and printed materials for accuracy, grammar, and consistency,
ensure compliance with copyright and publishing regulations.

vii. Communicate with authors, stakeholders, and clients to provide updates, gather
feedback, and ensure publishing needs are met.

viii. Maintain databases of publications, contributors, and production schedules for
easy reference and reporting.

ix. Support the marketing of UPPC’s publishing capabilities through events, media, and
direct client engagement.

x. Recommend enhancements to publishing processes, tools, and workflows, stay
updated on new publishing trends and technologies.

xi. Handle assigned tasks with confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail.

xii. Prepare periodic reports on publishing activities, project progress, bidding
outcomes, and challenges encountered and present to management.

xiii. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time to whom authority
has been delegated.

QUALIFICATIONS

i. Bachelor’s Degree either in Mass Communication, Journalism, Education in
Literature, Business Administration, Public Administration, Publishing or a related
field from a recognized Institution.

ii. At least 3 years of experience in publishing in a reputable organisation.

iii. Relevant certificates in publishing will be an added advantage.

Skills and competences

i. Excellent project management and organizational skills.

ii. Deep understanding of government and legal publishing standards.

iii. Proficiency in publishing software (e.g., Adobe InDesign, MS Word, publishing platforms).

iv. Skilled in publishing processes (editing, proofreading, typesetting, digital publishing), quality assurance, copyright compliance.

v. Strong planning, attention to detail, creativity, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork and ability to work under tight deadlines

vi. Integrity, customer care and focus, adaptability, decision-making, and continuous learning.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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