DITORIAL ASSISTANT/PUBLISHING LIAISON ASSISTANT
The incumbents will assist the Proxy Editor-In-Chief of Kugona Ukwenelisa: Journal of Science Technology and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Development (KU-JSTEED) Journal with the rest of the University of Zimbabwe Journals.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate must be able to:
Manuscript Management:
-Receive, direct and organise incoming journal manuscripts
-Acquire/solicit manuscripts
-Conduct initial manuscript checks and evaluations for completeness and adherence to submission guidelines
-Coordinate peer review process and communicate with authors and reviewers
Quality Control:
-Ensure adherence to international publishing standards and ethical guidelines
-Assist in plagiarism checks and copyright compliance
Publication Coordination:
-Collaborate with authors, reviewers, editors and publisher to ensure timely publication
-Monitor publication schedules and deadliness
Editorial Support:
-Assist editor-in-chief in preparing manuscripts for publication
-Format, edit and proofread manuscripts to ensure consistency and accuracy
-Manage editorial correspondence and maintain communication records
-Keep records and status of manuscripts at various stages
-Copy and technical editing and proof-reading
Journal Administration:
-Maintain the journal`s database and ensure accurate record-keeping
-Craft and send out calls for manuscripts
-Assist in updating journal websites and social media platforms
-Handle inquiries from authors, reviewers, editors and readers.
Qualifications and Experience
The position requires an individual with:
-Bachelor`s degree in Editing/Publishing/Languages
-Relevant Master’s degree is an added advantage
-Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
-Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
-Proficiency in MS Office suite and manuscript management systems
-Familiarity with academic publishing standards is a must
