We are seeking experienced translators to translate academic manuscripts in the fields of political and social sciences.

The ideal candidates will have proven experience in academic translation, an excellent command of both the source and target languages, and solid familiarity with political and social science terminology and concepts.

Scope of Work
Translation of scholarly articles, essays, and reports between English and French

Ensuring accuracy, clarity, and preservation of meaning and tone

Maintaining stylistic consistency and adherence to academic conventions

Providing constructive suggestions to improve readability in the target language

Requirements
Proven experience in academic translation, preferably in political or social sciences

Native or near-native proficiency in the target language and excellent command of the source language
(English ↔ French; German is a plus)

Ability to meet deadlines and communicate effectively

Application
Interested candidates are invited to submit:

A CV

A brief cover letter

Samples of previous academic translation work

📧 Please submit your CV, a brief cover letter, samples of previous academic translation work and detailed cost information to jenny.ouedraogo@rosalux.org by 15.02.2026.