Regional Coordinator Election in the African Region

Regional Coordinator Election in the African Region The Space Generation Advisory Council is looking for an active young space leader from the African region to become the next Regional Coordinator (RC) for this Region. This two-year role is a volunteer position that offers a chance to lead and be responsible for the voice of the next generation of young space leaders in Africa, especially as activities and excitement in the region have expanded over the past years in the space sector, and at SGAC.

Deadline for Applications :

Extended : 17 August 2025

Role Description The Regional Coordinator sits on the SGAC Executive Committee and is tasked with representing the views of their region. They will also coordinate the activities of SGAC in their region and oversee the work of National Points of Contact. RCs also have votes on SGAC matters at the Executive Committee level, and elect the co‑Chairs of the organisation.

The elected RCs will replace the outgoing Regional Coordinator, Mr. David Kasibante, in August 2025 and will work closely with our current RC, Ms. Nelly‑Helen Ebruka.

Responsibilities

Oversee the activities of NPoCs and regional planning

Coordinate with your co‑RC on a weekly basis

Represent the region at SGAC Executive Committee meetings

Maintain regular communication with co‑Chairs and attend regional meetings with the Executive Director and co‑Chairs

Submit a regional work plan at the start of the year

Submit a regional annual report at the end of the year

Recruit new NPoCs in the region and mentor them

Act as advisers for the Space Generation Workshop in the region, and for local events organized by NPoCs

Coordinate with NPoCs to activate regional and local partnerships and help achieve SGAC goals in the region

Coordinate new initiatives in the region and formation of local networks within each State

Duration of term : 2 years

Time Commitment :

The amount of time spent on this role is dependent on the level of activity of RCs. We expect a minimum commitment of 5 hours per week on average.

Necessary Qualifications

SGAC membership (requires registration on the SGAC website)

Citizenship of a UN member or observer state located in the region (as listed in the SGAC bylaws)

Be a motivated young professional or student between the age of 18 and 33 (Applications from those above 33 may be accepted, pertaining to the decision of the SGAC Co‑Chairs)

Secure the nomination of two National Points of Contact (NPoCs) in the region

Regional Coordinators should preferably be resident in the region they represent

Experience / familiarity with the space sector

Teamwork capacity and proven leadership skills

Strong working knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel, and Google apps

Professional fluency (speaking, reading, and writing) in English

Awareness of international cooperation principles, concepts and techniques

Cross‑cultural and communication awareness : Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with people from various international and cultural backgrounds

Benefits

Opportunity to work with SGAC’s global sponsors and international space partners

Membership of the SGAC Executive Committee

Nomination and increased chances of winning the SGAC Young Leaders Award and Global Grants Programme

Opportunity to attend SGAC events as part of the SGAC team with registration discounts

Being the face of your region at SGAC

This is a voluntary role and has no monetary compensation. Active members of SGAC teams are considered for nomination for SGAC Scholarships and Awards, including fee waivers or discounts for SGAC event fees.

Application Process If you are eligible and interested in this position, you will need to secure the nomination of two (2) National Points of Contact (NPoCs) in the region before submitting your application.

Complete applications must be submitted to the attention of the SGAC Chair Mr Joshua Critchley Marrows and Co‑Chair Ms Sapna Rao, at with the subject line “(LAST NAME, 2025 RC Africa Elections)” no later than the deadline.

Please include the following items in your application email :

Curriculum Vitae (including your date of birth)

A letter of intent including your suitability for the position

A vision document highlighting your plans for your two‑year term

Names of your nominators in your application email only

Note :

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility requirements can be found in the SGAC Statutes and Bylaws, as well as in the section above this notice.

Nomination Process

To receive nominations from National Points of Contact (NPoCs), you must reach out to NPoCs in the relevant region to express your intent and goals for the position. You must have at least

TWO NPoCs from two different countries

in the region to support your application. If you are not a current or former SGAC NPoC, you will also need the nomination of one Executive Member of SGAC.

We strongly recommend providing a concrete plan with measurable goals for the first 6 months, the first year, and the entire term. You are also welcome to engage with the region informally to incorporate their views into your plans.

Post‑Deadline Process

After the deadline, the National Points of Contact in the region will be presented with your documents. Only current NPoCs of the region are eligible to vote, and they will be notified of the specific voting instructions.

Election Process

The election will include a Q&A period with the region. This may involve an online interactive teleconference and / or a compilation of questions from the region, which applicants will need to respond to.

Election reports will be publicly posted on the SGAC website and may also be shared through social media and other SGAC communication channels. By applying for this position, you consent to have your name, nationality, and vote count shared as part of these reports.

Contact Information

Potential candidates seeking nominations are encouraged to check our team page or for an up‑to‑date list of current National Points of Contact. Candidates are also encouraged to reach out to the current regional coordinators to learn more about the role.

Election Timeline

Application Open : 4 July 2025

Application Close : Extended : 17 August 2025

Q&A Period : August 2025

Voting Period : September 2025

Announcement of Outcome : 15 September 2025

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