Journal of Public Policy in Africa: Managing Editor

The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) and the Institute of Peace, Governance and Leadership (IPLG) at the Africa University in Mutare, Zimbabwe, seek to appoint an energetic Managing Editor.

The two organisations are in the process of developing a uniquely African Journal on Public Policy to be known as the Journal of Public Policy in Africa (JoPPA).

The Journal will play a catalyst role on the continent in the generation and dissemination of new ideas in developing public policy for democratic development.

The Managing Editor will report to the Editor-in-Chief, who in turn reports to an Advisory Board made up of a panel of eminent African scholars and academics.

This position is offered on a two-year (renewable) contract basis, and will be based in Mutare, Zimbabwe.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing all phases of the production process ensuring production and distribution of the JoPPA in a timely manner, coordinating efforts with other editors and with authors;
• Developing and/or implementing and maintaining sound business procedures consistent with prevailing Africa University policies pertaining to overseeing and coordinating the production and publication of the Journal;
• Procedures for efficiently coordinating all logistics pertaining to publication of journal articles;
• Procedures for efficiently coordinating all logistics pertaining to book reviews for eventual publication in the Journal;
• Procedures for maintaining accurate, auditable records for interactions with contributors, copy editor(s), and subscribers to the Journal;
• Administration of all contracted relations with publishers, printers, subscription management services, and other vendors/service providers;
• Coordination of the compilation and preparation of accepted materials for copy editing;
• Proofreading of copyedited materials as required at various stages of the publication process;
• Supervision of such part-time student personnel as may be hired by the Journal for specific purposes and of such IPLG clerical staff as may be temporarily assigned.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree and five years relevant publishing experience in proofreading academic prose and in-house production editing;
• Proficient in APA style documentation;
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Acrobat;
• Excellent communication skills, including scholarly vocabulary, knowledge of academic footnoting and bibliography form;
• Ability to enter corrections in foreign languages (French and Portuguese) with correct accents and presentation of translated material;
• Previous experience in marketing and subscription management will be beneficial.

Salary: An attractive remuneration package, commensurate with experience applies.

To apply, submit a letter of interest and a detailed CV to the Assistant Registrar: Personnel and Administration, Africa University, P O Box 1320, Mutare, Zimbabwe, c/o Mrs Susan Musiyiwa, Secretary to the Director, Institute of Peace, Leadership and Governance, Africa University or iplgsec@africau.ac.zw.

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