Publishing Associate

  • Entry-level, Full-time staff position
  • Posted on 4 March 2022

Job Description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES::

Publications Support:

  • Receive and process requests for new publications.
  • Typeset and standardize manuscripts of the Institute’s publications and assist in setting the technical specifications for the printing/publishing to match IsDB/IRTI standard
  • Assist in the analysis and evaluation of markets, competing companies, product and digital market requirements.
  • Coordinate the publication function including design revision, and editing, as well as supporting the relationship with authors, publishers, and other service providers to ensure timely delivery and quality of publications.
  • Assist in research and data gathering for publication materials.
  • Keep abreast of the global best practices in terms of quality and standards in the publishing industry and apply the same in the Institute

Publications Distribution:

  • Assist in classification, indexing and distribution of IRTI publications
  • Coordinate for the printing and shipment of published materials to the clients.
  • Assist in marketing and sales of IRTI publications to generate revenues.
  • Assist in distribution of publications to various IsDB departments and other institutions upon request
  • Assist in organizing IRTI’s participation in seminars, conferences and related events to represent and showcase IRTI’s publications and other services

Reporting & Communication:

  • Prepare periodic reports related to IRTI publications for the Management.
  • Coordinate the settlement of payments to vendors and service providers.
  • Communicate with local and regional distributors for supporting marketing and sale of IRTI publications.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATION:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Marketing / Information Management / any relevant discipline.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in the publishing field, preferably in an academic / research and / or knowledge products industr
Languages:

•English •Mandatory

•Arabic •Mandatory

•French •Preferred

Deadline for applications is on April 3, 2022.

About the Organization

Who we are

The Islamic Development Bank is a multilateral development bank (MDB), working to improve the lives of those we serve by promoting social and economic development in Member countries and Muslim communities worldwide, delivering impact at scale.

We provide the infrastructure to enable people to lead better lives and achieve their full potential.

Our Mission

  • We believe all people have the right to live in dignity and prosperity, and that nurturing economic growth is the best route out of poverty.

  • We equip people to drive their own economic and social progress at scale, putting the infrastructure in place to enable them to fulfil their potential.

  • We build collaborative partnerships between communities and nations, across the public and private sectors.

  • We foster innovative and sustainable solutions to the world’s greatest development challenges, as we work towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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