Editorial Lead (Managing Editor)

About the role

We are seeking a committed, self‑driven Editorial Lead to manage our publications portfolio, ensuring accuracy, clarity and credibility while building East Africa’s first dedicated Data Protection Journal. This is a voluntary leadership role (8‑10 hours/week) reporting to the Head of Research, Training & Capacity Building.

Key responsibilities

• Lead editing and timely release of the East African Law Monthly newsletter.
• Manage the FARAGHA Magazine editorial pipeline, from theme setting to publication.
• Coordinate the annual East African Data Protection Guide, handling calls for contributions, editing, and final compilation.
• Establish the East African Data Protection Journal, developing editorial policy, submission guidelines, and peer‑review processes.
• Perform quality assurance on case commentaries, research briefs, and regulatory submissions before publication.
• Develop and maintain an editorial style guide, citation standards, and publishing calendar.
• Mentor contributors and provide constructive editorial feedback.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Journalism, Communications, Public Policy, IT or related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience in editing, legal or academic writing, research or publishing.
• Strong understanding of data protection and privacy law in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and global standards such as GDPR.
• Familiarity with academic publishing, peer review, and citation styles (e.g., OSCOLA, APA).
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple contributors and meet publication deadlines.
• Excellent written English with a sharp eye for detail and ability to simplify complex legal material.
• Self‑motivated, reliable and able to work independently.

Required skills

• Canva
• Substack
• Mailchimp
• Google Workspace
• Open Journal Systems (OJS)
• OSCOLA citation style
• APA citation style

What we offer

• Leadership title and recognition across flagship publications.
• Visibility and networking with regulators, DPOs, academics and privacy professionals.
• Access to trainings, webinars, events and capacity‑building programmes.
• Opportunity to shape privacy scholarship and practice in East Africa.