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.

We are seeking experienced proofreaders and editors to review and refine manuscripts in the fields of political and social sciences.

The ideal candidates will have a strong background in academic editing, an excellent command of English, and solid familiarity with political and social science terminology and concepts.

🔍 Scope of Work

• Proofreading and editing of scholarly articles, essays, and reports
• Ensuring clarity, coherence, and grammatical accuracy
• Improving stylistic consistency and adherence to academic standards
• Providing constructive suggestions to enhance language and readability

✅ Requirements

• Proven experience in academic proofreading and editing, preferably in political science or related disciplines
• Native or near-native proficiency in English
• Ability to meet deadlines and communicate effectively

📩 How to Apply

Please submit:

• Your CV
• A brief cover letter
• Samples of previous editing work in political sciences

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

West Africa is undergoing profound geopolitical transformations. Military coups, the withdrawal of French troops and the growing influence of international actors such as Russia and China are reshaping the region. These shifts unfold against a backdrop of fragile states, stark social inequalities, relentless resource exploitation and the lingering shadows of colonial legacies.

We aim to explore these forces in a six-part podcast series on Geopolitics in West Africa – cutting through simplistic narratives, exposing the blind spots in popular discourse and elevating voices that grapple with the contradictions, tensions and overlooked complexities shaping the region.

We are looking for curious, investigative journalists who are eager to work with leading experts to uncover hidden dynamics, challenge prevailing assumptions and craft stories that bring nuance, depth and clarity to the debate.

Your tasks:

• Develop and host six podcast episodes (60–90 minutes each) in English and/or French
• Research and select compelling interviewees
• Conduct interviews that combine depth and accessibility
• Produce the podcast episodes, including post-production

You bring:

• Proven journalistic experience and enthusiasm (podcast experience is a plus)
• Experience in research, interview techniques, and storytelling
• Sensitivity to political and economic dynamics in Africa and beyond
• Ability to present complex topics in an engaging and understandable way

If you are interested in joining this project, please send your application including a brief overview of your journalistic experience (with samples), ideas for potential interviewees, and detailed cost information by 09.12.2025 to jenny.ouedraogo@rosalux.org.

A new study exploring the early history of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development

This year marks the end of an era at the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD). After two consecutive terms, ICMPD Director General Michael Spindelegger will retire from the organization at the end of 2025. Since 2016, the former Vice-Chancellor of Austria has contributed significantly to expanding the ICMPD’s footprint in European migration policy, both in terms of mainstreaming the key concepts it advocates for, as well as accelerating its on-the-ground impact and presence across Europe, Africa, and Asia. The ICMPD has played an important role not only in integrating non-EU states on the Balkan route into the European border regime, but also states in the Mediterranean such as Tunisia, Morocco and Lebanon, and states along the so-called “New Silk Road” stretching from Eastern Europe via Central Asia to Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh.

Read more: https://www.rosalux.de/en/publication/id/54037/expanding-the-european-border-regime

AUTHORS: Fabian Georgi, Sofian Philip Naceur

PUBLISHER: Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung North Africa Regional Office Tunis