Careers at DAPresses

Help build the future of African scholarly publishing

DAPresses (a division of Dialogic Solutions Ltd) is recruiting staff and editorial board members to advance knowledge creation, curation, and dissemination through scholarly publications — part of Dialogic’s National Impact Projects, aligned with UNESCO Open Science and the UN SDGs 2030 agenda.

Work mode

Fully remote across Africa, with flexible permanent, part-time, and contract arrangements.

Deadline

Ongoing — applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

How to apply

Send your CV and cover letter as a single document to info@dialogicsl.com.

Vacancy 1

Editorial office staff

Experienced staff on permanent, part-time, and contract basis to work with the Dialogic Joint Editorial Board (DJEB).

Journal Editorial Managers

Software Engineer / Full Stack PHP Developer

Librarian (Scholarly Publishing Experience)

Copyediting & Academic Communication Specialist

Managing Editor (STEM / Arts / Humanities Journals)

Marketing Expert for Scholarly Publications

Indexing, archiving, visibility & publishing-quality roles

Person specification

  • Minimum of 2:1 degree and at least 2 years experience
  • Resident in any African country
  • Reliable internet access
  • Proficiency in relevant digital tools
  • Ability to conduct independent research using online resources
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Team player with leadership ability
  • Excellent digital literacy

Benefits

  • Remote / work-from-home flexibility
  • Part of a global knowledge-dissemination team
  • Flexible contracts (permanent, part-time, contract)
  • Competitive, flexible hourly compensation

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Microsoft Teams interview.

Vacancy 2

Editors-in-Chief, Sectional Editors, Editors & Reviewers

Join the Dialogic Joint Editorial Board (DJEB) and shape rigorous, accessible scholarship.

Editors-in-Chief

Lead the editorial vision and final decisions for a journal.

Sectional Editors

Steward a subject section and its peer-review pipeline.

Editors

Handle manuscripts through editorial checks and review.

Reviewers

Assess originality, rigour, and clarity of submissions.

Qualifications

  • PhD in STEM, Arts, Humanities, or related disciplines
  • Strong academic publishing record (first-author experience preferred)
  • Reliable internet access
  • Strong digital literacy skills

Benefits

  • Early access to cutting-edge research
  • Contribution to academic field development
  • Free publication vouchers
  • Global academic visibility and networking
  • Free access to DAPresses conferences
  • Professional development opportunities

Ready to apply?

Send your application to the editorial office

Submit your CV and a cover or motivation letter to info@dialogicsl.com. Approved applicants for the board will be invited to join the DJEB.

Email your application

Proposing a Special Issue?

Contact the editorial office with a CV, cover letter, proposed title, field, justification, and list of guest editors. Each proposal is evaluated for relevance and feasibility.

View special issues →