Job Purpose :

To oversee and develop the university's scientific journals, ensuring compliance with international academic publishing standards, enhancing journal ranking and indexing, and managing editorial and administrative operations efficiently.

| Duties & Responsibilities |

 Develop and implement a strategic plan to enhance the quality, visibility, and indexing of the university's scientific journals. 2.  Supervise Editors-in-Chief and Editorial Board members to ensure compliance with academic policies and publishing ethics. 3.  Oversee manuscript submission, peer-review, and publication processes according to recognized international standards  Ensure adherence to publishing and indexing requirements (e.g., Scopus, Web of Science, DOAJ, Crossref, COPE, etc., where applicable)  Manage relationships with reviewers, researchers, and authors locally and internationally.   Prepare periodic performance reports for university leadership, including publication metrics and acceptance rates

7 Supervise journal management systems (e.g., OJS) and ensure proper technical and operational functionality.

 Develop and update editorial and peer-review policies in line with international best practices  Propose marketing and outreach strategies to increase journal visibility and citation rates Manage the allocated budget for journal operations and control related expenditures

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience :

 Master's degree or higher in a relevant academic field  Minimum of 3 years of academic experience in higher education or research institutions  Proven experience in managing or serving on the editorial board of scientific journals  Strong knowledge of academic publishing standards, ethics, plagiarism policies, DOI systems, and indexing requirements   Experience with journal management systems such as OJS  Demonstrated administrative and leadership experience Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

Required Skills and Competencies :

Leadership and team management Strong analytical and decision-making skills

Strategic planning and project management



Excellent academic communication skills



Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Timely publication of journal issues

Increase in citation rates and journal impact

Successful inclusion in recognized indexing databases Efficiency of peer-review turnaround time  Author and reviewer satisfaction levels