Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The National Heritage Conservation Commission (NHCC), a statutory body established under the NHCC Act Chapter 173 of the Laws of Zambia within the Ministry of Tourism, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced Zambian nationals to fill the following vacant positions:

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.

Responsibilities or duties

• Organise effective methods of producing camera ready publications in order to ensure adherence to modern publishing standards.
• 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.
• Ensure effective timely production of self-contained and/or submitted jobs (publications) in order to ensure early dissemination of information.
• Manage effectively operational resources in order to ensure maximum efficiency and staff use resources.
• Undertake 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.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate
• Diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication, Publishing Studies, Literature, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading 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.

Experience needed

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ relevant work experience in publishing, editorial work, or communications.
• Experience in desktop publishing and content management will be an added advantage.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

MACC is an equal opportunity employer. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

• Organise effective methods of producing camera ready publications in order to ensure adherence to modern publishing standards.
• 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.
• Ensure effective timely production of self-contained and/or submitted jobs (publications) in order to ensure early dissemination of information.
• Manage effectively operational resources in order to ensure maximum efficiency and staff use resources.
• Undertake 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.

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading 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.
• Experience in desktop publishing and content management will be an added advantage.

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate
• Diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication, Publishing Studies, Literature, or a related field.