African Journals Online (AJOL)  is the largest and oldest online platform of African published, peer reviewed scholarly journals. Since its founding in 1998, African Journals Online has supported African research dissemination and open access principles by hosting over 500 journals from across the continent, empowering scholars to share their work with local and global audiences. Our mission is to increase the visibility and quality of African research by providing a sustainable, equitable publishing infrastructure that serves both African publishers and the broader academic world. Learn more at www.ajol.info.

The Opportunity:

You are an experienced and thoughtful communications professional with a sharp eye for detail, a love of language, and a deep belief in the power of African research. As Communications Officer at African Journals Online (AJOL), you will play a pivotal role in elevating African research visibility by ensuring AJOL’s voice is clear, compelling, and globally resonant.

Working closely with the Content & Communications Manager, you will be responsible for producing timely and accurate progress reports, authoring thought leadership blogs, managing AJOL’s digital presence, and helping build stronger relationships with journal partners, donors, and the wider academic ecosystem. You will also contribute to onboarding and supporting African journals on the AJOL platform, strengthening AJOL’s reputation as a trusted, responsive, and empowering partner in scholarly publishing.

This is more than a traditional communications role. It is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to equitable access to knowledge across Africa, and to help shape the global perception of African scholarship—one word, one post, one report at a time.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skillsets

• A Degree or Postgraduate Degree, ideally in the field of Information Systems, Publishing or Administration. Candidates with significant industry experience and no degree are also welcome to apply.

• Proven work experience in scholarly journal publishing and issues in the sector of research communication is a requirement.

• Proven ability to write clear, accurate and compelling statistical and narrative reports to internal and external stakeholders.

• Adequate comprehension of basic mathematics and basic accounting skills.

• Experience in written communication with external and internal stakeholders.

• Experience with maintaining a professional social media presence.

• Exceptional knowledge of collaborative and communication tools and applications.

• Excellent computer literacy. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), internet-related software, Google Analytics, basic HTML and an ability to learn new computer skills.

• Previous experience in the non-profit sector in developing country contexts is advantageous.

Why African Journals Online?

At African Journals Online, you will join a pioneering nonprofit that has been shaping the future of African research for over 25 years. With over 500 journals hosted from across the continent, AJOL’s mission is to make African-published research more visible, discoverable, and impactful.

You’ll work alongside a committed team of professionals across Africa, collaborate with editors and partners from diverse contexts, and play a meaningful role in strengthening academic ecosystems and digital infrastructure across the continent. This role offers the flexibility of remote work with the purpose-driven energy of a mission that matters.

Closing Date for Applications: Midnight, 27th August 2025

First Interview Date: Week of the 1st of September 2025

How to apply:

Please email us at recruitment@charitycareersafrica.com to request a full job description and person specification. You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application and pre interview the strongest applicants.