Impact Finance & Policy Officer

Gates Foundation

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 143,000 - 214,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Paid family leave

Foundation retirement contribution

Regional holidays

Job summary

Gates Foundation is seeking a Program Officer in Washington, DC, to support Economic and Policy analysis, investment portfolio management, and innovative financing. The role collaborates with Deputy Director and Senior Program Officers across policy, financing, and research to advance global health and development outcomes.

You will translate complex economic material for senior audiences, draft policy papers, briefs, and investment memos, and build partnerships with external actors.

Qualifications

Advanced degree in economics, finance, public policy, international development, or a related field.
6+ years of relevant experience in development finance, investment, financial sector development, or economic policy.
Strong writing, editing, and synthesis skills for senior/non-specialist audiences.

Responsibilities

Respond to analytical and policy requests from foundation leadership and offices.
Conduct rapid research, quantitative analysis, and evidence reviews to answer policy questions.
Lead research on blended finance, local currency financing, and capital market development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel

Writing & communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Advanced degree in economics/finance/public policy or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Azure Databricks

Job description

You will translate complex economic material for senior audiences, draft policy papers, briefs, and investment memos, and build partnerships with external actors.

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