We are hiring a BD & Strategy Officer, Publishing Manager, Marketing & Sales Lead, Digital Communications Officer for a Publishing (Children’s Books) Company

1. Job title: Business Development & Strategy Officer

Industry: Publishing (Children’s Books)

Location: Muyenga

Job Duties:

1. Identify and pursue strategic partnership opportunities that align with the organization’s mission.
2. Lead efforts to diversify revenue streams through new product offerings, programs, or collaborations.
3. Conduct ongoing market research to inform growth and scale-up strategies for existing and future programs.

KPIs:

• New partnerships formed
• Strategy milestones met
• Revenue from new streams
• Stakeholder engagement score

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management, or related field.
• Proven experience in business development, preferably in publishing, education, or non-profit sectors.
• Strong skills in partnership building, strategy execution, and market analysis.

1. Job title: Publishing Manager

Job Duties:

1. Oversee the full publishing pipeline, including editing, layout, design, and production.
2. Collaborate with authors, illustrators, and editors to ensure timely delivery of high-quality content.
3. Ensure all publications reflect values of inclusion, diversity, and alignment with relevant SDGs.

KPIs:

• Number of books published
• Quality score of publications
• Adherence to editorial timelines
• Author satisfaction

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science, Literature, Communications, or a related field.
• Proven in editorial or publishing management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and work with cross-functional creative teams.

1. Job title: Marketing & Sales Lead

Job Duties:

1. Develop and implement marketing and sales strategies to increase book distribution and revenue.
2. Organize and lead school outreach programs, book fairs, and educational partnerships.
3. Track sales performance, generate leads, and convert partnerships into recurring customers.

KPIs:

• Sales growth %
• Outreach events held
• School partnerships secured
• Sales conversion rate

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience in a sales or marketing role, ideally in education or publishing.
• Proven experience with campaign development, stakeholder engagement, and field outreach.

1. Job title: Digital Communications Officer

Job Duties:

1. Manage the organization’s digital platforms including website, email newsletters, and all social media channels.
2. Create engaging and consistent content that enhances brand visibility and stakeholder engagement.
3. Coordinate online campaigns and monitor analytics to inform future communications strategies.

KPIs:

• Social media reach and engagement
• Website traffic growth
• Email open rate
• Content output frequency

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Digital Media, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing digital communications and social media campaigns.
• Proficiency in tools like Canva, WordPress, Meta Business Suite, and email marketing platforms.

Interested individuals may send their applications, including application letter, CV in PDF and copies of academic documents to education@donswift.co.ug

Deadline: 13th August 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.