Description
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Lome announces an open competition for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) program, which provides foreign assistance to alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. The program seeks proposals that strengthen U.S. national security, promote economic growth, and reinforce the rule of law in Togo. Eligible applicants are teams of alumni who will design and implement projects that address strategic challenges such as unlawful migration to the United States, entrepreneurship, energy independence, and countering malign foreign influence, while fostering strong U.S.-Togo ties.
Some key points about the job and its scope-of-work include:
* The program will support projects that advance the Administration’s America First foreign policy priorities.
* Projects must demonstrate measurable impact, sustainability, and clear alignment with U.S. interests.
* The program seeks to foster collaboration among alumni from different programs and countries.
* The program will support alumni in developing their leadership and project management skills for maximum community impact.
* The primary beneficiaries of AEIF 2026 projects are U.S. Exchange Alumni, local communities, and regional stakeholders.
* The program will promote Freedom250 by encouraging projects that celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary and its core values.