ABOUT THE ONE CAMPAIGN

ONE is a global, nonpartisan organization fighting for a more just world by demanding the investments needed to create economic opportunities and healthier lives in Africa. We do this by deploying trusted and dynamic advocacy that leverages hard-hitting data, credible grassroots activism, creative political engagement, and strategic partnerships. We use all this to influence decision-makers to take action and tackle the world’s biggest challenges. Read more at www.one.org.

About the Young Professionals Fellowship Program 

The ONE Campaign fights for a more just world by demanding the investments needed to create economic opportunities and healthier lives in Africa. Through engagement with US Members of Congress and their staff, global policy makers, partner organizations, diaspora communities and the private sector, ONE seeks to strengthen the resiliency and independence of the health and financial sectors in African countries. This contributes to our vision of a world where Africa is an equal player on the global stage, and where people across Africa have access to abundant economic opportunities and lead thriving, healthy lives. 

The Young Professionals Program is a 6-month leadership development and advocacy initiative designed to support emerging leaders to engage in U.S.-Africa policy. 

This program focuses on young professionals who already hold, or are emerging into, positions of influence through their studies, careers, networks, or community standing.  

This program will help young leaders through structured leadership development and help you build district-level political relationships through practical application aligned with ONE’s advocacy priorities, economic opportunity, and U.S.-Africa engagement. While these practical, mission aligned exercises will be tied to ONE’s advocacy goals, the skills developed will help you navigate and leverage your influence and networks into the future. 

Program Objectives & What You Will Do

Through this program, participants will: 

• Develop the skills and confidence to engage policymakers through trusted, professional relationships 
• Strengthen district-level political influence on global health, economic opportunity, and U.S.-Africa engagement 
• Build fluency in U.S. development assistance and Africa-related policy priorities 
• Leverage existing professional and community networks to create access and influence 
• Join ONE’s community of emerging leaders  

Why You Should Apply  

• You are an early career professional  
• Hold or are emerging into roles with professional, civic, or community influence 
• Work in or alongside sectors such as: 
  • Global health 
  • Policy or government 
  • Technology or innovation 
  • Academia or research 
  • Energy or climate 
  • International relations/development  
  • Entrepreneurship or nonprofit leadership  
• Identify as a member of the African diaspora, or have strong personal or professional ties to the African continent.
• We encourage applications from across the US, but in particular are looking for candidates who are from one of these geographies for our congressional engagement priorities:
  • Nebraska 
  • Texas 
  • New Jersey 
  • Maine 
  • Pennsylvania  
  • Utah 
  • North Carolina District 11 
  • Colorado District 2 
  • Missouri District 4 
  • New York District 8 
  • Florida District 25 
  • California District 40 
  • Arizona District 6

Note that prior advocacy or organizing experience is not required 

Program Structure & Time Commitment 

YP Fellows will be required to attend one seminar per month, via Zoom, hosted by ONE. Seminars will last approximately 90 minutes and will focus on leadership development, U.S. development/humanitarian assistance, and strategic engagement on Africa-related priorities. Sessions will feature briefings with experts, facilitated discussions, interactive workshops, and guest speakers. These monthly sessions are designed to strengthen leaders' policy fluency, strategic confidence, and ability to engage decision-makers with credibility and precision, while fostering a cohort-based learning environment among participants.  

Between monthly seminars, YP will engage in activities designed to translate learning into real-world influence. The activities are strategic and may include relationship-building with congressional offices, participating in targeted outreach during key policy moments, and convening conversations within participants' existing professional or community networks. Participants may also be asked to engage in local and national events that build relationships with the members of Congress and the community. (Note: for this cohort you will have the opportunity to attend the 2026 ONE Power Summit, our national fly-in of top ONE advocates, happening Sept. 13-15 in Washington, DC) 

Participants will be supported by guidance, materials, and coaching from ONE staff and encouraged to act within spaces where they already hold credibility and access, enabling them to practice leadership in ways that align with their professional roles and long-term goals.  

Details& Applying 

• Young Professional Program will run from June 2026-December 2026 

• Applications for the program will be accepted from May 1st-May 22nd 

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the open period, and if qualified, applicants will receive an acceptance email from The ONE Campaign by early June, for an anticipated program start in mid-June. 

• The Young Professional Program is an unpaid leadership and advocacy experience. Participants do not receive financial compensation for their participation. However, participants gain access to high-level policy briefings, leadership development opportunities, and relationship-building experiences. 
• Apply at https://www.one.org/us/about/jobs/ and answer our pre-screening application questions.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants. When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for a job, they may request it orally or in writing (please email recruiting@one.org). ONE will process requests for reasonable accommodation and will provide reasonable accommodations where appropriate, in a prompt and efficient manner.

We understand that a diversity of strengths, experiences, and backgrounds makes our team stronger. If this position interests you, we encourage you to apply and tell us why you are a great candidate for the role. ONE does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. To learn more about our diversity and inclusion work and priorities, visit https://www.one.org/about/diversity.

Due to the number of inquiries that ONE receives, we thank all candidates for their interest yet only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.