Outline of Expected Sectors and Roles
The roles and sectors listed here are to provide applicants for the upcoming fellowship year with an idea of the work these fellowship posts entail. The majority of our Fellows fill many roles at their fellowship posts and the roles listed here are not exhaustive. The chart linked above represents roles Fellows have filled in the past at their fellowship organizations and serves to illustrate what the work could involve. Please keep in mind that the roles within our fellowship organizations are often changing and evolving and don’t necessarily stay the same from year to year; details including location and role are also subject to change. In addition, while most fellowship posts continue from year to year, not all posts will be available in the next fellowship year, and some additional posts may be added before the placement process begins. Please use this information to give you a sense of what may be available in the coming year.
Our History
In 1999, a group of Princeton alumni, faculty, and staff launched Princeton in Africa as an independent affiliate of Princeton University inspired by the University’s informal motto, “Princeton in the Nation’s Service and in the Service of All Nations.” In 2010, the program opened up to include graduates of any US accredited university in order to meet the growing demand from host organizations and allow more young professionals access to the unique opportunities afforded by PiAf. During the past 20 years, we have placed over 600 Fellows with more than 100 organizations in 36 countries, while developing more strategic partnerships across Africa and creating more opportunities for our alumni community to engage with the continent and with one another.