Associate Manager, Africa

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POSITION SUMMARY

The associate manager will support the promotion and expansion of the U.S.-Africa trade and investment relationship through policy engagement and program activities with the nations along the Atlantic coast of Africa. The ideal candidate will help with program ideation, development, implementation, and coordination for policy dialogues, reports, and advocacy strategy in the U.S.  and Africa.

The associate manager will contribute to policy papers, talking points, memos, and other written communications.  The team member will support efforts to track legislation and regulatory changes in North, West, and Central Africa and build relations with regional governments and stakeholders. The candidate will also help advance the commercial partnership and advocacy efforts through member engagement, policy dialogues, regulatory submissions, strategic communications, and trade delegations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Contribute to the shared purpose success of a small, dedicated team focused on its mission to increase trade and investment between the U.S. and the nations of Africa, with a specific emphasis on North, West, and Central Africa.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in, contribute to, and guide public policy discussions related to North, West, and Central Africa.
• Assist with trade missions, policy dialogues, communications, and research.
• Manage engagement with member company executives, U.S. government officials, and foreign officials.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and a wide range of companies, government agencies, and business associations across Africa and in the U.S. Support client relations and stakeholder relationship management with key partners and parties in the region.
• Guide a sectoral task force as a vehicle for harnessing member expertise on key policy and regulatory issues and supporting public-private sector dialogue.
• Prepare executive correspondence, briefing materials, and reports for policy dialogues.
• Respond to member inquiries and explore opportunities to strengthen sectoral dialogues through member recruitment.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED (REQUIREMENTS)

• Bachelor’s degree in international affairs, African studies, public policy, economics, or a related field.
• 2-4 years’ relevant experience, ideally dealing with international economic and African business and public policy issues.
• Exceptional organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to take the initiative on projects to drive outcomes.
• Deadline-oriented and strong attention to detail.
• Strong team ethos and skill in working on a high-performing team in a fast-paced hybrid global environment.