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Senior Program Officer, Policy and Evidence

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Seattle, USA
Full-time
Senior · 10+ years experience
Onsite
USD 190100-324100 / year
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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Your Role

  • The Senior Program Officer, Policy & Evidence will scope and create opportunities for EGH's evidence to shape policy, program, and funding decisions, drawing on deep institutional knowledge and a policy advocacy approach to identify where and when EGH's voice can matter most.
  • What You'll Do
  • Design and lead partnership strategies with one or more global health institutions (e.g., multilateral development banks, multilateral funds or agencies) to drive uptake of EGH evidence in their policy and funding decisions, and track impact, in close coordination with relevant teams at the foundation.
  • Proactively find opportunities for new or existing research and analysis to advance EGH's partnerships with global health institutions and advise EGH teams on how to position this work to influence policy and funding decisions.
  • Build and sustain coalitions of governments, technical partners, and institutions aligned around shared evidence-to-policy goals across global, regional, and/or national levels, in close coordination with relevant teams at the foundation.
  • Lead the development and presentation of policy briefs, position papers, and other decision-ready materials to improve use of EGH evidence by leaders at the global, regional and country level.
  • Manage consultants and contractors supporting partnerships strategies.
  • Share intelligence on institutional priorities and processes to shape upstream research design of EGH teams.

Your Experience

  • 10+ years of experience in global health policy, advocacy, or development-focused consulting; Masters or other advanced degree preferred.
  • Demonstrated success designing and implementing strategies that influence policymaking and policymakers, financiers, or ecosystem leaders.
  • Strong understanding of how LMIC governments and/or global health/development institutions and partners (e.g., World Bank/multilateral development banks, the Global Fund, Gavi, UNICEF) consume and use evidence to inform policies and programs.
  • Ability to credibly convene and influence diverse partners, filter information, frame issues, and determine what information is ready for translation into a policy priority in a dynamic environment.
  • Strong understanding of the foundation's work from a program perspective and the global context surrounding the foundation's initiatives.
  • Comfort with highly unstructured and ambiguous situations, with the ability to proactively bring structure and resolution.
  • Experience living and working in low- and middle-income countries preferred.
  • Excellent organizational, facilitation, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively and with sensitivity across barriers such as language, culture, and distance, with excellent listening skills and compassion.
  • Ability to work with flexibility, efficiency, diplomacy, and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment, as a member of an integrated team.
  • Must have unrestricted work authorization in the country where this position is located. The Foundation does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. This includes direct company sponsorship and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (eg: H-1B, O-1, L-1, E, OPT, STEM-OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.).
  • #LI-TL1
  • The salary range for this role is $190,100 to $294,700 USD. We recognize high-wage market differences in Seattle and Washington D.C., where our offices are located. The range for this role in these locations is $209,100 to $324,100 USD. As a mission-driven organization, we strive to balance competitive pay with our mission. New hires salaries are typically between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint. Actual placement in the range will depend on a candidate’s job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process.
  • Hiring Requirements
  • As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
  • Candidate Accommodations
  • We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for all candidates. If you have a disability or medical condition and need an accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process—such as an ASL interpreter, alternative interview format, or physical accessibility support—we’re happy to help. Please contact [email protected] with the position number and a brief description of your accommodation needs. Requests will be handled confidentially.
  • Inclusion Statement
  • We are dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We strive for a global and cultural workplace that supports ever greater diversity, equity, and inclusion — of voices, ideas, and approaches — and we support this diversity through all our employment practices.
  • All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in global health policy, advocacy, or development-focused consulting; Masters or other advanced degree preferred.
  • Experience living and working in low- and middle-income countries preferred.

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