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The Forum is seeking a Government Relations Specialist for its Africa team to manage relationships with government and public sector constituents in sub-Saharan Africa. The role involves project management, coordination of regional initiatives, and engagement with senior stakeholders to support Africa's economic transformation.
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Job Summary
The role focuses on cultivating and managing relations with government and public sector constituents in sub-Saharan Africa to align the Forum's work with its mission.
Responsibilities include coordinating interactions with thematic centers, co-managing the Friends of the AfCFTA initiative, and supporting the ADAPT digital trade project rollout.
The position requires a candidate with strong networks across sub-Saharan Africa and the ability to synthesize complex economic and geopolitical information into high-quality briefings.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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The Forum is seeking a Government Relations Specialist for its Africa team to manage relationships with government and public sector constituents in sub-Saharan Africa. The role involves project management, coordination of regional initiatives, and engagement with senior stakeholders to support Africa's economic transformation.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
4+ years international affairs experience
Sub-Saharan Africa focus required
AfCFTA and trade policy knowledge
Senior government stakeholder engagement
Project management for multi-stakeholder initiatives
Nice-to-have
French or Portuguese language proficiency
CRM system experience
Digital trade infrastructure familiarity
Entrepreneurial mindset
Think tank or consulting background
Key Requirements
4+ years professional experience in international affairs
Strong understanding of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
Existing networks across sub-Saharan Africa preferred
Proficiency in English; French or Portuguese advantage