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The Wilson Center is committed to attracting and maintaining a high quality, dedicated, and diverse work force. As a member of the Wilson Center staff, you will become of the team that works together to build a bridge between the worlds of academia and public policy, to inform and develop solutions to the Nation's problems and challenges. 

Senior Program Associate, Africa Program - Federal Position

WHO MAY APPLY: Open to all qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States.

CLOSES:  April 18, 2024:  The incumbent manages the program operations responsibilities internally for the Africa Program, support fundraising and strategic partnerships, and contributes to thought-leadership.  As such, the incumbent:

• Works with the Program Director to identify and advance strategic leadership and priorities and administrative direction for the Program.
• Manages the internal operations of the Africa Program to include overseeing the Program master timeline, as well as the planning, implementation, and closeout of grant activities.
• Collaborates with the Director to drive thought-leadership on Africa and U.S.-Africa relations.
• Stays current on developments across Africa and U.S. policies in the region.
• Conducts specialized research on African Affairs and related topics as required for the planning and coordination of programmatic activities; research may also include economic, cultural and political relations type of topics.
• Supports the Program’s engagement with Congress, U.S. government and other key stakeholders on U.S.-Africa relations in the public and private sector.
• Develops and implements outreach strategies, including identifying and approaching new partners relating to Africa Program priorities and research areas.

Announcement will close at 11:59 pm on the day. 

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