Lead Specialist - Science Content Publishing

Qualifications & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific, or Administration, or related field (with equivalency by the Kuwait Ministry of Higher Education) • Minimum of 8 years of experience in the same or related field • Proficient in English and Arabic. Key Accountabilities: • Support the implementation of the Unit’s workplan and related activities for the development and publication of scientific content across magazines, books, digital platforms, and other relevant publishing channels. • Support the selection of scientific topics and coordinate their translation and/or development in accordance with the Unit’s publishing requirements. • Coordinate with translators, editors, reviewers, designers, and relevant service providers throughout the content development and publishing process. • Support the review of the scientific content and ensure it is suitable for publication. • Coordinate the design and layout of publications and support adherence to KFAS’s approved visual identity in coordination with the Communication Section. • Coordinate the preparation of final files for printing and/or digital publication. • Support contracting activities with relevant partners and service providers and maintain the required supporting documentation in accordance with applicable legal and administrative requirements. • Support activities related to the pricing and sale of publications in accordance with KFAS’s established publishing and distribution framework. • Coordinate with approved printing service providers and follow up on printing requirements, timelines, and quality of deliverables. • Coordinate the distribution of publications to relevant stakeholders and KFAS Centers. • Support the publication of selected magazines and scientific content through KFAS’s website and other institutional digital platforms, where applicable, and contribute to digital publishing and online store initiatives. • Maintain and organize publishing-related data, content, files, and digital records to facilitate appropriate storage, retrieval, and accessibility. • Support the Unit’s participation in the Kuwait International Book Fair, including the preparation and presentation of new publications and coordination of related educational activities with KFAS Centers. • Coordinate with relevant Communication Section to publish content across digital and social media platforms and support promotional campaigns for new publications. • Contribute to the Unit’s efforts to promote scientific culture, particularly in the Arabic language, by supporting the delivery of accessible scientific content that encourages public engagement, learning, and reading. • Track the progress and timelines of publishing activities and identify any potential delays or issues. • Provide coaching and guidance to Officers in tasks and activities to ensure that the quality of work meets the expected standard. Required Documents: • Curriculum Vitae (CV). • Copy of Civil ID. • Certificate of insured service periods issued by the Public Institution for Social Security (PIFSS), dated on or after the announcement date. • Academic certificate(s) and transcript(s), including the final graduation GPA. • Equivalency of the academic certificate(s) from the Ministry of Higher Education, and Authentication of the transcript(s) for graduates of universities other than Kuwait University. DISCLAIMER: Applications that do not meet the requirements or fail to submit all required documents within the announcement period will not be considered. Show more Show less

Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific, or Administration, or related field (with equivalency by the Kuwait Ministry of Higher Education); Minimum of 8 years of experience in the same or related field; Proficient in English and Arabic.

Support the implementation of the Unit’s workplan and related activities for the development and publication of scientific content across magazines, books, digital platforms, and other relevant publishing channels. Support the selection of scientific topics and coordinate their translation and/or development in accordance with the Unit’s publishing requirements. Coordinate with translators, editors, reviewers, designers, and relevant service providers throughout the content development and publishing process. Support the review of the scientific content and ensure it is suitable for publication. Coordinate the design and layout of publications and support adherence to KFAS’s approved visual identity in coordination with the Communication Section. Coordinate the preparation of final files for printing and/or digital publication. Support contracting activities with relevant partners and service providers and maintain the required supporting documentation in accordance with applicable legal and administrative requirements. Support activities related to the pricing and sale of publications in accordance with KFAS’s established publishing and distribution framework. Coordinate with approved printing service providers and follow up on printing requirements, timelines, and quality of deliverables. Coordinate the distribution of publications to relevant stakeholders and KFAS Centers. Support the publication of selected magazines and scientific content through KFAS’s website and other institutional digital platforms, where applicable, and contribute to digital publishing and online store initiatives. Maintain and organize publishing-related data, content, files, and digital records to facilitate appropriate storage, retrieval, and accessibility. Support the Unit’s participation in the Kuwait International Book Fair, including the preparation and presentation of new publications and coordination of related educational activities with KFAS Centers. Coordinate with relevant Communication Section to publish content across digital and social media platforms and support promotional campaigns for new publications. Contribute to the Unit’s efforts to promote scientific culture, particularly in the Arabic language, by supporting the delivery of accessible scientific content that encourages public engagement, learning, and reading. Track the progress and timelines of publishing activities and identify any potential delays or issues. Provide coaching and guidance to Officers in tasks and activities to ensure that the quality of work meets the expected standard.