Young Professional Program

ONE Campaign•Washington, DC

8d•Remote

About The Position

The ONE Campaign fights for a more just world by demanding the investments needed to create economic opportunities and healthier lives in Africa. Through engagement with US Members of Congress and their staff, global policy makers, partner organizations, diaspora communities and the private sector, ONE seeks to strengthen the resiliency and independence of the health and financial sectors in African countries. This contributes to our vision of a world where Africa is an equal player on the global stage, and where people across Africa have access to abundant economic opportunities and lead thriving, healthy lives. The Young Professionals Program is a 6-month leadership development and advocacy initiative designed to support emerging leaders to engage in U.S.-Africa policy. This program focuses on young professionals who already hold, or are emerging into, positions of influence through their studies, careers, networks, or community standing. This program will help young leaders through structured leadership development and help you build district-level political relationships through practical application aligned with ONE’s advocacy priorities, economic opportunity, and U.S.-Africa engagement. While these practical, mission aligned exercises will be tied to ONE’s advocacy goals, the skills developed will help you navigate and leverage your influence and networks into the future.

Requirements

Early career professional
Hold or are emerging into roles with professional, civic, or community influence
Work in or alongside sectors such as: Global health, Policy or government, Technology or innovation, Academia or research, Energy or climate, International relations/development, Entrepreneurship or nonprofit leadership
Identify as a member of the African diaspora, or have strong personal or professional ties to the African continent.
Applications from across the US, but in particular are looking for candidates who are from one of these geographies for our congressional engagement priorities: Nebraska, Texas, New Jersey, Maine, Pennsylvania, Utah, North Carolina District 11, Colorado District 2, Missouri District 4, New York District 8, Florida District 25, California District 40, Arizona District 6.
Prior advocacy or organizing experience is not required.

Responsibilities

Develop the skills and confidence to engage policymakers through trusted, professional relationships
Strengthen district-level political influence on global health, economic opportunity, and U.S.-Africa engagement
Build fluency in U.S. development assistance and Africa-related policy priorities
Leverage existing professional and community networks to create access and influence
Join ONE’s community of emerging leaders
Attend one seminar per month, via Zoom, hosted by ONE. Seminars will last approximately 90 minutes and will focus on leadership development, U.S. development/humanitarian assistance, and strategic engagement on Africa-related priorities.
Engage in activities designed to translate learning into real-world influence.
Participate in relationship-building with congressional offices.
Participate in targeted outreach during key policy moments.
Convene conversations within participants' existing professional or community networks.
Engage in local and national events that build relationships with the members of Congress and the community.