South Africa: Publications Co-Ordinator

The Institute for Security Studies publishes its research in
a focused range of publications. The monographs,
papers, books and conference reports cover a wide
variety of topics relating to human security and need to
be carefully edited, accurately typeset and professional in
every respect.

The publications co-ordinator serves as the
editor of the African Security Review, the flagship
quarterly journal of the ISS, and manages the production
of all other ISS publications through outsourcing
arrangements with typesetters, designers and printers.
He/she reports to the executive director.

The Publications Coordinator will be responsible for:
• Managing the production and design of the central ISS
publications range including the African Security Review,
monographs, papers, conference reports, quarterly
reports and books
• Facilitating all stages of the
production process for ISS publications
• Marketing and sales of the central ISS publications range
• Editing the African Security Review
• Layout and provision of ISS
office stationary such as letterheads and complimentary
slips
• Managing the ISS Resource Centre. Requirements:
• A B-degree in social sciences, preferably with English major
• At least five years experience in publications management and editing
• Excellent English spelling and grammar skills
• Knowledge of typesetting and litho printing
• An ability to work to deadlines.

This position is based at the ISS head office in Pretoria
and the length of the contract will be for three years with
a possibility of extension thereafter. Salary will be
commensurate with qualifications and experience and is
market competitive.

Interested candidates who meet the above
requirements should forward letters of
application accompanied by a CV to
Ms. Tonette Grütter email:
[email protected] [2] or fax 012- 460 0998
by no later than 19 March 2004.
www.iss.co.za [3]