Program Officer, Global Partnerships & Grand Challenges

The Gates Foundation is committed to supporting locally driven innovation in low-and middle-income countries. Build a sustainability strategy that factors in the need for local and global agreement and funding commitments. Be accountable for the identification and assessment of key portfolio risks and the development and management of mitigation/contingency plans at the portfolio level. Establish communities of practice on the continent and opportunities for South-South collaboration with innovators from other continents (e.g., Asia, South America). Provide relevant support to Africa based partners to help achieve their impact over time. Work with interested national governments and regional partners to design and implement new Grand Challenges programs. Identify and respond to potential advocacy and funding opportunities (e.g., presenting at meetings, writing grants and op-eds, engaging national governments, etc.).

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Program Officer, Global Partnerships & Grand Challenges in 500 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA is between $50,000 and $90,000. This range can vary depending on the employer, job responsibilities, experience, qualifications, and other factors.

Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty.