Francophone Africa Engagement Advisor – One Family Foundation (Remote, Africa-Based) | Apply by 3 July 2026

The Francophone Africa Engagement Advisor role at One Family Foundation is a senior-level remote position focused on strengthening policy engagement, government partnerships, and social innovation ecosystems across Francophone Africa.

This is a strategic role for a professional with strong government relations experience, deep regional knowledge, and fluency in both French and English, working at the intersection of policy, innovation, and international development.

About One Family Foundation

One Family Foundation is a small but globally active philanthropic organization that supports social innovation and systems change initiatives.

Its work includes:

• Convening the Government Council for Social Innovation (GCSI)
• Supporting cross-sector collaboration between governments, innovators, and civil society
• Incubating and scaling social entrepreneurship initiatives (including Catalyst Now)
• Promoting inclusive policy environments for systemic global change

The organization positions itself as a catalyst for collaboration rather than a traditional funder.

Role Overview

The Francophone Africa Engagement Advisor will lead strategic engagement across Francophone African countries, acting as a bridge between:

• Governments and policymakers
• Regional institutions (e.g., AU, ECOWAS, EAC)
• Social innovators and ecosystem actors
• Donors and multilateral partners

This is a high-impact advisory role that blends diplomacy, strategy, and ecosystem building.

Key Responsibilities

Government & Policy Engagement

• Build and manage relationships with senior government stakeholders
• Develop policy recommendations and advocacy strategies
• Represent the organization in regional and multilateral forums
• Support policy alignment for social innovation initiatives

Regional Strategy & Coordination

• Design and implement engagement strategies for Francophone Africa
• Track regional policy and innovation trends
• Facilitate cross-country learning and collaboration
• Align national strategies with regional institutions

Programme Design & Strategic Support

• Advise internal teams on Africa-focused policy integration
• Ensure African insights inform global strategy
• Support design of policy-linked innovation programs

Partnerships & Ecosystem Building

• Build networks with NGOs, think tanks, and donors
• Identify funding and collaboration opportunities
• Strengthen public-private innovation ecosystems
• Support scaling of social entrepreneurship initiatives

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in governance, policy, and international development.

Required Qualifications

• 7–10 years of senior experience in:
  • Public policy
  • Government affairs
  • International development
• Strong knowledge of Francophone African political and development contexts
• Proven ability to engage governments and multilateral institutions
• Master’s degree in public policy, international relations, or related field
• Fluency in French and English (spoken and written)

Core Skills

• Strategic thinking and systems-level analysis
• High-level negotiation and stakeholder engagement
• Policy design and advocacy experience
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently in remote, cross-cultural environments

What Makes This Role Unique

This position offers a rare combination of:

• Direct access to global policy networks
• Influence over regional innovation ecosystems
• Opportunity to shape government-led social innovation strategies
• Work in a flexible, fully remote international environment

Unlike traditional development roles, this position focuses on systemic change through collaboration and policy influence, rather than program implementation alone.

Benefits and Work Environment

The organization offers:

• Fully remote global working arrangement
• Flexible freelance contractual setup
• Exposure to high-level policy and innovation spaces
• Collaboration with global thought leaders and governments
• A small, mission-driven, and agile team

Application Details

Applicants must submit:

• CV
• Cover letter

APPLY VIA THE OFFICIAL FORM:

Application deadline: 3 July 2026
Contact: recruitment@onefamilyfoundation.one

Final Note

The Francophone Africa Engagement Advisor role is designed for a senior professional who can operate comfortably between policy, diplomacy, and innovation ecosystems. It is particularly suited for individuals who want to shape how governments and social innovators collaborate to solve complex regional challenges.

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