In recent years, the CODESRIA Publications and Dissemination Programme has undergone considerable expansion that has translated into a significant increase in the number of books, monographs and journals published by the Council, as well as in the organisation’s online publication services. This expansion has necessitated additional human resources with a view to further maintaining the role of CODESRIA as the leading social science scholarly publisher on the African continent
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BILINGUAL EDITOR (ENGLISH/FRENCH)
Under the supervision of the Head of the Publication and Dissemination Programme, the Bilingual Editor will be mainly responsible for editing CODESRIA publications in the two languages.
Key Tasks
• Editing CODESRIA publications in English and French;
• Translating abstracts, blurbs, short reviews, etc. from either of the two languages to the other;
• Controlling the quality of freelance translations;
Requirements
Candidates must:
• Possess a sound university education in English and French (Combined Honours), or in either of the two languages (with minors in the other) from a recognised university;
• Have at least 3 years relevant work experience in a research and/or publishing environment;
• Have a demonstrable experience of copyediting/proofreading in an academic/research work environment;
• Be fully conversant with current information technology and electronic publishing;
• Be fluent in both English and French.
HOW TO APPLY
All applicants wishing to be considered for these positions are required to supply the following documents:
- A written application;
- A detailed CV describing the candidate’s professional experience;
- Three reference letters (two of such letters must come from people living in countries other than the applicant’s country of residence;
Both the application and the reference letters should be sent to:
The Executive Secretary
CODESRIA
Avenue Cheikh Anta Diop X Canal IV
P.O. Box 3304 CP 18524
Dakar, SENEGAL
CLOSING DATE
All applications must be received by 15 April 2013. Any application received after this date will not be considered.
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BILINGUAL EDITOR (ENGLISH/FRENCH)
Under the supervision of the Head of the Publication and Dissemination Programme, the Bilingual Editor will be mainly responsible for editing CODESRIA publications in the two languages.
Key Tasks
• Editing CODESRIA publications in English and French;
• Translating abstracts, blurbs, short reviews, etc. from either of the two languages to the other;
• Controlling the quality of freelance translations;
Requirements
Candidates must:
• Possess a sound university education in English and French (Combined Honours), or in either of the two languages (with minors in the other) from a recognised university;
• Have at least 3 years relevant work experience in a research and/or publishing environment;
• Have a demonstrable experience of copyediting/proofreading in an academic/research work environment;
• Be fully conversant with current information technology and electronic publishing;
• Be fluent in both English and French.
HOW TO APPLY
All applicants wishing to be considered for these positions are required to supply the following documents:
- A written application;
- A detailed CV describing the candidate’s professional experience;
- Three reference letters (two of such letters must come from people living in countries other than the applicant’s country of residence;
Both the application and the reference letters should be sent to:
The Executive Secretary
CODESRIA
Avenue Cheikh Anta Diop X Canal IV
P.O. Box 3304 CP 18524
Dakar, SENEGAL
CLOSING DATE
All applications must be received by 15 April 2013. Any application received after this date will not be considered.
BILINGUAL EDITOR (ENGLISH/FRENCH)
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