Publishing Officer
UPPC
Category
Operations
Deadline
Sep 29, 2025
Location
Entebbe
About UPPC
UPPC is a public enterprise that is fully owned by Government. It was established in 1992 by the UPPC Act, Cap 215 . Section 2(2) of the UPPC Act provides that the Corporation shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and may sue or be sued in its corporate name.
The Corporation started out as the Government Printer under the British Colonial Government in 1902. In 1962 the Department remained under Office of the President. During that time, it was funded using public funds allocated under the Government Printer Vote and its role was to supply stationery and provide printing and publishing facilities to all Government Ministries and Departments.
Due to the important role played by the Corporation in the printing of all Bills, Statutes and Official Gazette, Cabinet classified it under Class I among those public bodies that Government has to retain full ownership of.
The Corporation started out as the Government Printer under the British Colonial Government in 1902. In 1962 the Department remained under Office of the President. During that time, it was funded using public funds allocated under the Government Printer Vote and its role was to supply stationery and provide printing and publishing facilities to all Government Ministries and Departments.
Due to the important role played by the Corporation in the printing of all Bills, Statutes and Official Gazette, Cabinet classified it under Class I among those public bodies that Government has to retain full ownership of.
Job Description
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.
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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Deep understanding of government and legal publishing standards.
- 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
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