Program Officer, Global Reproductive Equity

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation is seeking a Program Officer, Global Reproductive Equity to lead the GRE strategy, expanding access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare for women and girls facing the greatest barriers in East Africa and Francophone West Africa.

Reporting to the Gender Equity and Governance Program Director, the officer will collaborate with grantee partners and staff to develop strategies, define milestones, and commission evaluations that inform learning and impact

Job description

Program Officer, Global Reproductive Equity

Posted on October 13, 2025

The Program Officer will lead the Global Reproductive Equity (GRE) strategy, which focuses on ensuring that all people and especially women and girls facing the greatest barriers - in East Africa and Francophone West Africa - can seek, access, and use comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including safe and legal abortion care, to support their health, well-being, and life aspirations.

Reporting to Gender Equity and Governance Program Director Mallika Dutt, the Program Officer will have primary responsibilities within the Global Reproductive Equity strategy and will collaborate with colleagues across the program. They will contribute to the foundation's interest in and practice of outcome-focused philanthropy, developing and updating strategies, identifying benchmarks and milestones to assess progress against these strategies, and planning and commissioning evaluations to contribute to learning and better understand impact.

This is a dynamic and evolving role that invites bold thinking, deep listening, and collaborative action. The Program Officer will work closely with grantee partners, peer funders, and other stakeholders to co-create solutions, strengthen networks, and amplify voices in the field. They will also contribute to shaping the future of the GEG Program as it undergoes a strategic review in 2026 and beyond.

To learn more about the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, please visit: www.hewlett.org.

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation embraces the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, both internally in our hiring process and organizational culture, and externally, in our grantmaking and related practices. We are an equal opportunity employer, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.