Senior Policy & Global Advocacy Lead (IRPP)

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 213,000 - 330,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in the United States seeks a Senior Officer, Advocacy, International Relations and Policy Planning (IRPP), North America Team. You will translate foundation strategies into policy arguments and advocacy opportunities across Canada and UN markets, and lead special initiatives to advance maternal and child survival through sport and new partnerships.

Working with the Deputy Director and cross-functional teams, you will synthesize political economy factors, align

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in advocacy, government relations, public policy, multilateral engagement, or strategy.
Demonstrated ability translating complex global health or development strategies into clear policy arguments and market-specific asks.
Proven ability to craft big-picture strategic direction and develop practical implementation plans.
Experience engaging external partners and managing contracts, including scopes of work, budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
Excellent verbal and written communication, with ability to synthesize complex concepts, evidence, and recommendations.

Responsibilities

Lead special projects to advance maternal and child survival advocacy.
Develop market-specific policy proposals, arguments, and concrete asks with relevant foundation teams.
Coordinate with program, policy, communications, and other teams to align priorities and contributions.
Assess market context and translate analyses into market opportunities for priority IRPP markets.
Support broader policy and development architecture discussions and partners on partnerships with external stakeholders.