Program Analyst; Region

Nakupuna Companies 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 engaging directly with U.S. embassy foreign assistance health teams to support implementation of the America First Global Health Strategy (AFGHS) for sustainable health programming, ensuring alignment with U.S. policy objectives, and supporting effective health program implementation.

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 (Africa Region) will serve as a primary action officer and policy advisor for global health issues in several sub-Saharan African countries. The position will coordinate with the GHSD Bureau’s extended country support team, work with Department of State officers, clear Department and interagency actions, analyze complex international health developments, develop policy and programmatic recommendations, and represent U.S. positions in bilateral engagements with respective countries.

• Support the drafting, review, and negotiation of GHSD health implementation and operational plans for assigned countries, working directly with embassy and bureau staff
• Coordinate the implementation of signed MOUs, tracking progress, and ensuring compliance with agreed terms
• Facilitate engagement and communication between U.S. government stakeholders and other relevant counterparts
• Organize and participate in meetings, briefings, and events related to multi-year plan activities
• Prepare reports, updates, and briefing materials for senior leadership
• Identify and address challenges or barriers to effective MOU implementation

• Draft and/or clear action memoranda, policy documents, implementation guidance, and related correspondence
• Draft and/or clear 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 foreignassistanceprogramming
• Regular progress reports and a final summary report detailing achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations

Demonstratedability tooperateeffectively in complex, sensitive, and rapidly evolving foreign policy environments. Strong analytical, diplomatic, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability toadvisesenior officials and advance U.S. positions across diverse audiences.

• Health foreign assistance program and management experience
• Strong understanding of diplomatic engagement and regional dynamics in the Africa region
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and manage competing priorities
  
  Team orientation and can-do attitude with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in French, Portuguese, or other relevant regional languages preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Public Health/Health Sciences, International Relations, Public Administration, African Studies, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the international health or development arena, preferably with experience in the Africa region although other regional experience considered

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