Key Takeaways
- • The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is recruiting a full-time Program Assistant for its Africa Program in Washington, DC, with an anticipated annual salary of US$50,000–US$52,000.
- • The entry-level role supports scholars with administrative, travel, event, database, and grant-budget duties, and requires a bachelor's degree plus logistics, budgeting, or event support experience.
- • The position is hybrid, requiring in-office attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and the announcement does not mention relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.
- • Applications, consisting of a resume and cover letter, are due 2 November 2026 (Eastern Standard Time) through the official Carnegie recruitment portal.
Summary
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a global network of policy research centres, is inviting applications for a full-time Program Assistant, Africa Program position based in Washington, DC, according to a vacancy announcement republished by Global South Opportunities (GSO). The role offers an anticipated annual salary of US$50,000–US$52,000, along with what the employer describes as generous benefits, including health insurance. The complete benefits package should be confirmed through the official vacancy information. The position is located in the Dupont Circle area.
The Program Assistant will provide operational and administrative support to scholars in the Africa Program, which examines political, geopolitical, trade, technology, and climate and energy developments affecting the continent. Key responsibilities include administrative assistance to scholars, travel arrangements and expense reporting, coordination of meetings and public and private events, database work and web postings, and grant administration. The last includes tracking workflows, preparing grant reports and budgets, and conducting monthly financial reviews of grant spending.
Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree and have experience in logistical, budgetary and event support, along with strong teamwork, multitasking and attention-to-detail skills. Knowledge of African political and economic dynamics is welcome but not mandatory, according to the announcement. The role is hybrid, with in-office attendance required on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The vacancy is included in the staff bargaining unit, the Carnegie Endowment Workers Alliance (CEWA), affiliated with IFPTE Local 70. International applicants should confirm work authorisation requirements directly with the employer, as the announcement does not state that visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is available.
Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the official Carnegie Endowment recruitment website by 2 November 2026, Eastern Standard Time. GSO notes that it does not own the listing and that details should be verified against the official source before applying.
The Program Assistant will provide operational and administrative support to scholars in the Africa Program, which examines political, geopolitical, trade, technology, and climate and energy developments affecting the continent. Key responsibilities include administrative assistance to scholars, travel arrangements and expense reporting, coordination of meetings and public and private events, database work and web postings, and grant administration. The last includes tracking workflows, preparing grant reports and budgets, and conducting monthly financial reviews of grant spending.
Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree and have experience in logistical, budgetary and event support, along with strong teamwork, multitasking and attention-to-detail skills. Knowledge of African political and economic dynamics is welcome but not mandatory, according to the announcement. The role is hybrid, with in-office attendance required on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The vacancy is included in the staff bargaining unit, the Carnegie Endowment Workers Alliance (CEWA), affiliated with IFPTE Local 70. International applicants should confirm work authorisation requirements directly with the employer, as the announcement does not state that visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is available.
Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the official Carnegie Endowment recruitment website by 2 November 2026, Eastern Standard Time. GSO notes that it does not own the listing and that details should be verified against the official source before applying.
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