Program Analyst (Africa Region)

Nakupuna Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,500 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Nkupuna Solutions seeks a Program Analyst (AF region) to support U.S. Department of State global health policy, coordinating MOUs and engagement with AF partners. Based in Washington, DC, the role includes advisory duties, policy development, and interagency coordination.

The position requires strong analytical, organizational, and diplomatic skills, plus experience in MOUs and multilateral settings. Occasional travel and a Secret clearance are expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in IR/PA/African Studies or related field
• Minimum 5 years of international program coordination experience
• Experience drafting and negotiating MOUs with partners

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate MOUs with AF region partners
• Coordinate the implementation of MOUs, track progress and ensure compliance
• Facilitate engagement 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 to effective MOU implementation

Skills

MOU drafting/negotiation

Policy advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Briefing senior leadership

Multilateral diplomacy

French/Portuguese language skills

5+ years international program coord

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in International Relations, Public Administration, African Studies

Job description

Program Analyst (Africa Region)

Job Locations

US-D.C.-Washington

Job Details

Job ID: 2026-6790

Type: Full-Time Salaried

Company: Nakupuna Solutions

Overview

Nakupuna Solutions seeks a Program Analyst to support U.S. Department of State global health policy and foreignaffairs 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.

Responsibilities

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to mission requirements and reasonable accommodation.

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.

Job Duties Include:

• 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

Deliverables:

• 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

Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications:

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

Education and Experience:

• 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

Work Schedule and Location:

Position is full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) in Washington, DC

Travel:

Occasional domestic and international travel required, including travel to meetings, conferences, and multilateral engagements (25% international travel).

Clearance Requirements:

Secret clearance required. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Compensation:

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.