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.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maintain databases of publications, contributors, and production schedules for easy reference and reporting. Support the marketing of UPPC’s publishing capabilities through events, media, and direct client engagement.

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

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

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

At least 3 years of experience in publishing in a reputable organisation. Relevant certificates in publishing will be an added advantage.

Skills and competences

Excellent project management and organizational skills. Deep understanding of government and legal publishing standards.

. 001/2025 Proficiency in publishing software (e.g., Adobe InDesign, MS Word, publishing platforms).

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

Strong planning, attention to detail, creativity, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork and ability to work under tight deadlines Integrity, customer care and focus, adaptability, decision-making, and continuous learning.

Interested persons who meet the required specifications are advised:

To apply to The Managing Director, Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC), P.O. Box 33 Entebbe, Uganda. To mark the envelope with the job applied for in CAPITAL LETTERS, enclose a CV, academic transcripts and certified certificates, Postal, Telephone and Email address Page 5 of 6 UPPC EXTERNAL JOB ADVERT NO. 001/2025 for both applicant and three professional referees to reach not later than September 29, 2025 by 5.00pm. iii. iv. v. Those who prefer to apply online should send their application to jobs@uppc.go.ug Details of the job descriptions can be accessed from the UPPC Website www.uppc.go.ug Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.