Description
The U.S. Department of State's Africa Regional Services (ARS) Paris is seeking U.S. citizen speakers, artists, and athletes/coaches to submit Statements of Interest (SOIs) for inclusion on the ARS U.S. Speaker Program roster. The program aims to support U.S. foreign policy goals in Africa by strengthening security, supporting shared prosperity, and promoting American excellence. Selected individuals will be added to the ARS roster and may be contacted by the speaker team when a speaker request from a U.S. embassy or consulate in sub-Saharan Africa matches their skills and availability. The program areas include security, economic prosperity, innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, energy security, and American arts, sports, and creative industries.
• Priority Program Areas: security, economic prosperity, innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, energy security, and American arts, sports, and creative industries.
• Eligible applicants: U.S. citizen individuals with demonstrated expertise who can lead programs in English and either French or Portuguese.
• Application requirements: SOI form, supporting documents, and email submission to [email protected].
• Review criteria: subject matter expertise, relevant experience, language ability, and clarity and suitability of proposed topics.