Impact Policy & Innovative Finance Program Officer

Gates Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Paid time off

Paid family leave

Foundation‑paid retirement contributed

Regional holidays

Employee communities

Job summary

The Gates Foundation in Washington, DC, is seeking a Program Officer to support the Development Policy and Finance (DPAF) team. You will coordinate analytical work and help manage an investments portfolio focused on innovative financing and domestic capital mobilization.

Collaborating with program colleagues and external partners, you will translate policy questions into clear research outputs, memos, and presentations.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in economics, finance, public policy, international development, or related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in development finance, investment, financial sector development, or economic policy; 8+ years with a bachelor’s.
• Strong quantitative analysis and Excel skills; ability to translate data into policy-relevant conclusions.
• Excellent writing, editing, and synthesis for senior and non-specialist audiences.
• Experience in or with Sub‑Saharan Africa and/or South Asia is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Economic and policy analysis to inform leadership and program strategy.
• Investment portfolio and grantmaking support across the lifecycle.
• Innovative financing and transaction support, including deal structuring.
• Policy Function knowledge products and operations, and data tools.
• Partnerships and cross‑team collaboration with external partners.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Data analysis

Policy writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Advanced degree in economics, finance, public policy, international development

Tools

Power BI

Azure Databricks

SharePoint

Job description

The Gates Foundation in Washington, DC, is seeking a Program Officer to support the Development Policy and Finance (DPAF) team. You will coordinate analytical work and help manage an investments portfolio focused on innovative financing and domestic capital mobilization.

Collaborating with program colleagues and external partners, you will translate policy questions into clear research outputs, memos, and presentations.