- Minimum Qualification :
- Experience Level : Entry level
- Experience Length : 2 years
Job Description/Requirements
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Editorial Assistant – Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS)
Location: Accra, Ghana
Contract Type: Full-time
Start Date: 2 February 2026
The Union for African Population Studies (UAPS) is pleased to invite applications for the role of Editorial Assistant for the Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS), a leading bilingual (English & French) academic journal dedicated to high-quality research on population and development issues across Africa.
The Editorial Assistant will play a key role in managing editorial workflows, supporting the peer-review process, coordinating publication activities, and ensuring smooth communication with authors, reviewers, and the Editorial Board.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinating manuscript submissions, peer review, revisions, and production timelines
- Proofreading and supporting layout preparation of accepted manuscripts
- Maintaining communication with authors, reviewers, and contributors
- Managing administrative tasks and editorial records
- Supporting website updates and troubleshooting technical issues
- Collaborating closely with the Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board, and UAPS Secretariat
Qualifications & Experience
- Master’s degree in social sciences, publishing, or related fields
- Minimum 2 years’ experience with academic journals or publishing workflows
- Excellent proofreading, copyediting, and communication skills
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and journal management platforms (OJS preferred)
- Bilingual proficiency in English and French required
About UAPS & JAPS
UAPS is a Pan-African, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing population and development research. JAPS is its flagship peer-reviewed journal, published twice annually.
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
How to Apply
Submit the following documents by email to uaps@uaps-uepa.org with the subject line: Application – Editorial Assistant (JAPS)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2025, 5:00 PM GMT
Required documents:
1️⃣ Cover letter explaining suitability for the role
2️⃣ Updated CV
3️⃣ Academic certificates
4️⃣ Contact information for three referees
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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