Program Analyst (Africa Region)

Na Ali'i Consulting & Sales, LLC. • ,

13d • $98,500 - $116,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Nakupuna Solutions seeks a Program Analyst to support U.S. Department of State global health policy and foreign affairs objectives. The position will advance U.S. interests by coordinating global health policy in MOU development, implementation, and engagement activities with partner governments and organizations in the Africa (AF) region, ensuring alignment with U.S. policy objectives and effective regional collaboration. The Program Analyst (AF) will serve as a primary action officer and policy advisor for global health issues. The position will coordinate and clear Department and interagency actions, analyze complex international health developments, develop policy recommendations, and represent U.S. positions in multilateral settings.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in complex, sensitive, and rapidly evolving foreign policy environments.
• Strong analytical, diplomatic, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to advise senior officials and advance U.S. positions across diverse international audiences.
• Experience in drafting, negotiating, and implementing MOUs
• Strong understanding of diplomatic engagement and regional dynamics in the AF region
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and manage competing priorities
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in International Relations, Public Administration, African Studies, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in international program coordination, MOU development, or regional engagement, preferably with experience in the AF region
• Secret clearance required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in French, Portuguese, or other relevant regional languages preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the drafting, review, and negotiation of MOUs with AF region partners
• Coordinate the implementation of signed MOUs, tracking progress and ensuring compliance with agreed terms
• Facilitate engagement and communication between U.S. government stakeholders and AF region counterparts
• Organize and participate in meetings, briefings, and events related to MOU activities
• Prepare reports, updates, and briefing materials for senior leadership
• Identify and address challenges or barriers to effective MOU implementation
• Cleared action memoranda, policy responses, implementation guidance, and related correspondence
• Policy analyses, position papers, decision-support materials, briefings, talking points, and Congressional testimony
• Global health situation assessments and portfolio analyses with actionable policy and program recommendations
• Negotiation positions, strategies, interventions, and meeting readouts for multilateral and interagency engagements
• Program effectiveness assessments and recommendations for adjustments to foreign assistance programming
• Regular progress reports and a final summary report detailing achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations

Benefits

• The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $98,500 to $116,000 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies' total compensation package for employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level