About the Job

IAHR is seeking a Scientific Publications Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the complete publications portfolio and set the publishing strategy. You will be responsible for boosting and developing the scientific publications and other knowledge products of IAHR; as well as to coordinate and liaise with appropriate entities to ensure the successful development and implementation of the publications action plan.

 Responsibilities

• Boosting the development of the scientific publications as well as all knowledge products of IAHR (scientific and academic journals, books, monographs, white papers, congress proceedings, reports, Hydrolink trade magazine, etc) in coordination with relevant stakeholders,

• Day-to-day coordination and liaison with appropriate parties to ensure the successful implementation of the publication action plan

• Ensure high quality and relevant content as well as the timely publication of IAHR’s Hydrolink magazine, and kick-starting its transformation towards an attractive trade magazine

• Development of capacity building including management of the IAHR training course series and IAHR label for water training and education

• Support the smooth functioning of the Global Secretariat and the Madrid Office and its general activities by carrying out specific tasks as attributed by the Madrid Office Manager or the Executive Director

 Qualifications and Skills

• Established managerial experience in scientific/academic publishing industry and editing of peer-reviewed scientific publications

• Experience working with journals is essential and conference proceedings publishing experience

• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship building skills

• Native English speaker or equivalent level

• In-depth understanding of the publishing industry and its workflow

• Ability to identify market needs and define services to address them

• Minimum bachelor's degree in Arts, Publishing, Journalism, Communications, Water, Political Science, Engineering or a related field

• Autonomy and ability to lead and develop the portfolio of knowledge products

• Ability to multi-task and strong organizational skills

• Excellent verbal and written English

 Other Desirable Skills

• Proficiency with content management systems and digital publishing tools

• Ability to analyze publication metrics and make data-driven decisions

• Knowledge of editorial processes and publishing standards

• Ability to work in spanish and/or other languages

 Procedure

Send your CV and motivation letter to accounts@iahr.org before 4 December 2025

 About IAHR

Founded in 1935, the International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR) is a not-for-profit, global, independent members-based organisation of hydro-environment engineers, professionals and researchers.