Publications & Information Services Officer

JOB OVERVIEW

The Publications and Information Services Officer is responsible for coordinating and managing the development, editorial review, production and dissemination of WCK's publications and information materials. The Officer ensures that institutional knowledge, conservation programme experiences, research outputs and educational resources are systematically documented, preserved, organized, accessible and effectively shared with members, partners and the public.

The Officer shall serve as the Editor of WCK's publications and information materials, providing editorial leadership in content planning, development, writing, reviewing, editing, fact-checking, proofreading and quality assurance. The Officer shall lead the production and publication of the quarterly Komba Magazine, monthly newsletters, reports, brochures, posters and other institutional publications, ensuring accuracy, relevance, consistency and adherence to WCK's editorial and branding standards.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Publishing, Information Science, RecordsManagement or a related field from a recognised institution.

Professional Experience:

• At least four (4) years of relevant work experience in publishing, editorial services, journalism or publications management.
• Demonstrated experience serving as an Editor or Editorial Lead for a magazine or other publication, with proven competence in content development, writing, editing, proofreading and publication production.
• Practical experience coordinating the design, production and publication of magazines, newsletters, brochures, posters and other information materials.
• Experience in information management, records management, registry operations, archiving or institutional knowledge management.
• Experience in digital publishing, content management systems and maintaining digital information repositories will be an added advantage.