Scientific Journal Manager

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 |

1.  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.

4.  Ensure adherence to publishing and indexing requirements (e.g., Scopus, Web of Science, DOAJ, Crossref, COPE, etc., where applicable).

5.  Manage relationships with reviewers, researchers, and authors locally and internationally.  •

6.  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.

8.  Develop and update editorial and peer-review policies in line with international best practices.

9.  Propose marketing and outreach strategies to increase journal visibility and citation rates.

10. Manage the allocated budget for journal operations and control related expenditures.