Join the Scholarly Leadership of AJRMG
The African Journal of Resilience, Management and Governance (AJRMG), published by the Africa Institute of Resilience Studies (AIRS), continuously seeks distinguished scholars, professors, and seasoned policy researchers from Africa and the Global South to serve on our international Editorial Board and Peer Review Panel.
Editorial Board members play a central role in guiding the journal's strategic direction, curating high-impact thematic research, safeguarding academic integrity under COPE standards, and expanding the visibility of African resilience and governance scholarship worldwide.
Editorial Appointments
- ✓ Appointment Term: Two-year renewable term upon mutual agreement
- ✓ Review Model: Rigorous double-anonymised peer review
- ✓ Access Model: 100% Diamond/Gold Open Access under CC BY 4.0
- ✓ Recognition: Formal listing on AJRMG masthead, OJS, and annual editorial certificate
How to Apply
Interested scholars and researchers are invited to submit their expression of interest by sending an email with their basic academic information and Curriculum Vitae (CV) directly to the Editorial Secretariat.
Please use subject line: [Editorial Board Application] – Full Name – Institution
Required Information to Include in Your Email
Please ensure your application email contains the following basic details:
Please attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) in PDF or Microsoft Word (.docx) format. Your CV should detail your educational history, academic appointments, peer-reviewed publications, editorial board or peer review experience, and ongoing research projects.
Roles & Responsibilities
Appointed Editorial Board members collaborate closely with the Editor-in-Chief to maintain academic rigor:
- ✓ Peer Review: Conduct timely, objective, and constructive evaluations of manuscripts within your field of expertise (typically 2–4 manuscripts annually).
- ✓ Editorial Guidance: Advise on journal policies, scope evolution, and international indexing benchmarks (Scopus, WoS, DOAJ).
- ✓ Thematic Issues: Propose or guest-edit special issues on critical African resilience, management, and governance themes.
- ✓ Ethical Stewardship: Uphold and champion COPE Core Practices regarding research integrity, plagiarism prevention, and transparency.
Eligibility & Selection Criteria
Candidates are evaluated based on scholarly achievement, peer review experience, and disciplinary fit:
- ✓ Terminal Degree: PhD or equivalent doctoral qualification in a discipline aligned with AJRMG's scope.
- ✓ Publication Record: Track record of scholarly research published in reputable, peer-reviewed international or continental journals.
- ✓ Current Affiliation: Holding a faculty, research fellow, or policy fellow appointment at an accredited university or research body.
- ✓ Commitment to Turnaround: Dedication to providing thorough, constructive, double-anonymised reviews within agreed timelines.
Priority Thematic Subject Areas
AJRMG welcomes expressions of interest across all disciplines within our scope, particularly in:
Systemic resilience, community shocks, institutional adaptation, complex emergencies.
Civil service reform, devolution, state capacity, anti-corruption, public financial governance.
Conflict management, community policing, civilian protection, cross-border security.
Early warning systems, humanitarian logistics, Sendai Framework, disaster preparedness.
Ecological resilience, natural resource governance, water security, drought management.
Supply chain continuity, SME resilience, social protection programs, informal economies.
All applications are logged by the Secretariat and acknowledged within two business days. The Editor-in-Chief reviews dossiers in consultation with the editorial committee on a rolling basis.