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

✅ Requirements

📩 How to Apply

Please submit:

📧 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:

You bring:

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.

Democracy under pressure, power concentrated in the hands of a few, international entanglements: We want to explore these questions in depth – in a six-part podcast series on Oligarchs in Africa and the Future of Democracy.

We are looking for curious, investigative journalists who are eager to work with leading experts to shed light on hidden dynamics, expose contradictions, and bring stories to life that go far beyond the headlines.

Your tasks:

You bring:

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.