PUBLICATIONS OFFICER

Location: Lusaka (Headquarters)
Employment Type: Permanent and Pensionable

Job purpose

To develop publishing standards in order to produce high quality publications/reports and related information materials to support public awareness, education and promotion of national heritage.

Key responsibilities

• Designs effective methods of producing camera ready publications in order to ensure adherence to modern publishing standards.

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• Ensure effective maintenance of publishing standards in order to produce quality and presentable publications.

• Ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency of content in line with NHCC standards and branding guidelines.

• Ensures effective timely production of self initiated and/or submitted jobs (publications) in order to ensure early dissemination of information.

• Manages effectively operational resources in order to ensure maximum and efficient use resources.

• Undertakes effectively research on information Technology based desktop publication standards in order to keep abreast of high quality desktop developments.

• Liaise with printers, designers, and other service providers for timely production of publications.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate

• Diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication, Publishing Studies, Literature, Heritage Studies or a related field.

• Minimum of 3–5 years’ relevant work experience in publishing, editorial work, or communications.

• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.

• Experience in desktop publishing and content management will be an added advantage.

Required Competencies and Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• High attention to detail and editorial accuracy.

• Creativity and ability to present technical information clearly to diverse audiences.

• Strong organisational and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent computer skills