Senior Policy & Evidence Lead, Global Health Partnerships

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is seeking a Senior Program Officer in Policy & Evidence to scope and create opportunities for EGH’s evidence to shape policy and funding decisions globally. You will collaborate with a global network of partners and design strategies to influence public health policy and financing decisions.

The role emphasizes leadership, coalition building, and translating evidence into actionable insights for high-impact health outcomes, with a salary range reflecting

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in global health policy, advocacy, or development-focused consulting.
• Demonstrated success designing and implementing strategies that influence policymaking and policymakers.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead partnership strategies with global health institutions to drive uptake of EGH evidence in policy and funding decisions.
• Proactively identify opportunities for new or existing research and analysis to influence policy and funding decisions.
• Build and sustain coalitions of governments, technical partners, and institutions around evidence-to-policy goals.
• Lead the development and presentation of policy briefs and position papers for leaders at multiple levels.
• Manage consultants and contractors supporting partnerships strategies.

Skills

Global health policy

Policy advocacy

Partnership building

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is seeking a Senior Program Officer in Policy & Evidence to scope and create opportunities for EGH’s evidence to shape policy and funding decisions globally. You will collaborate with a global network of partners and design strategies to influence public health policy and financing decisions.

The role emphasizes leadership, coalition building, and translating evidence into actionable insights for high-impact health outcomes, with a salary range reflecting