The Foundation
We are the largest nonprofitfighting poverty disease and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple premise: people everywhere regardless of identity or circumstances should have the chance to live healthy productive lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve.We provide an exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which include comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage with no premiums generous paid time off paid family leave foundation-paid retirement contribution regional holidays and opportunities to engage in several employee communities.As a workplace were committed to creating an environment for you to thrive both personally and professionally.
The Team
The Global Policy and Advocacy (GPA) division shapes the policy landscape surrounding the foundations work. We influence public debates strengthen support for key priorities and forge partnerships that accelerate impact at national and global levels. Because solving the worlds toughest challenges requires more than funding alone GPA mobilizes diverse stakeholders and champions innovative solutions that move our programs forward.Application Deadline: 8/4/2026
This position is a limited-term position for24months. Relocation will not be provided.
Your Role
In May 2025 the Gates Foundation sharpened its focus around three bold goalsto:
End preventable deaths of moms and babies
Ensure the next generation grows up free from deadly infectious diseases
Lift millions out of poverty and onto a path to prosperity
A). Achieving this vision demands fresh thinking and powerful engagementfrom globalleadersinfluencersand policymakers to new public audiences;innew placesand spaces particularly popular culturenew media andsport and entertainment; and in new ways that we havenot considered yet!
B). Within EMEEA weare piloting an exciting new role that brings apubliccampaigning mindset to our regional work. Youwill partner with a smallgeographical andcross-functional team spanning insights and measurement communications and political and advocacy strategy.You will worktothe Deputy Director for Insights Campaigns and Communications with a dotted line to both the GPAand CommsDivisions in Seattle. Together youwill design integrated campaigns that spark attention build coalitions and create meaningful public momentumthat creates a positive policy-making environment for this priority.Your work will primarily focus on the first goal:ending preventable deaths of moms and babies.
C). Youplay a key role in developing a campaign plan for a global renewed push on saving the lives of moms and babies harnessing political moments but alsocultivatingpartnerships across entertainment creative industries private sector leaders and media platforms of all kindsandhelping to furtherbuildupa champions program that resonates and expands our reachand ultimately ladders up to influencing the policy space. This work spans EMEEA markets and connects with teams in North America Africa and India.
This role is ideal for someone bold inventive and action-orientedsomeone who can craft compelling strategies and turn ideas into results. You understand how governments and multilateral systemsoperateandyouwillbring proven experience leading audience-driven campaigns across multiple markets.You must be comfortable with even thrive inuncertainty and complexity recognizing that we will be co-creating this body of work togetherand so flexibility willingness to change and evolve and adaptabilityarecentral.
At the interview youwilldemonstratehow youhave cut through crowded information environments with creative high-impact campaigns. Youwill show how youhave built engagement increased visibility and generated measurable momentummobilizing audiences and forging coalitions that deliver real-world change. Experience inphilanthropy scienceglobalhealthor development is welcomebut not.
WhatYoullDo
Bring an innovative collaborative mindset and approach to the teamsharing ideassupporting colleagues and upskilling everyone
Design and lead integrated campaign strategies that advance advocacy and engagement goals partnering acrossdifferent divisions includingCommunicationsGPA regional offices and private offices.
Develop sharp creativebriefs;manage agencies; and oversee channel and media planning.
Establish learning agendas and success metrics with the Measurement & Insights team; drive informed decision-making and cross-partner collaboration.
Guideagencies and contractors in developing authentic compelling campaign contentproviding clear direction andtimelyfeedback.
Ensure strategic alignment a cohesive global voice and seamless execution across teams and markets.
Manage day-to-day campaign operations linking brand strategy creative development channel activation legal review and final delivery.
Oversee clientagency relationshipsconsolidatefeedback and track timelines and deliverables.
Coordinate cross-functional marketing plans spanning channels regional offices media and advocacy partners.
Partner with audience insights leadsmeasuringimpactanalyzeengagement data andtranslatefindings into smarter future campaigns.
Champion an inclusive team culture and proactively address challenges.
Your Experience
Significant experiencedesigning and leading sophisticated multi-market campaignsacross a range of cultural/entertainment channels and strong understanding of what makes effective public engagementto help create a better policyand advocacyenvironment.
Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience.
Deepexpertiseincampaign execution with the ability to communicate complex global or domestic issues clearly and persuasively.
Strong judgment and collaboration skills with the ability to synthesize diverse inputs and drive toward effective decisions.
Grant making or contract management experience would beadvantageous.
Other Attributes
Candidates must be legally authorized to work inthecountry where this role is based without visa sponsorship.
Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.
Hiring Requirements
As part of our standard hiring process for new employees employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Candidate Accommodations
Were committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for all candidates. If you have a disability or medical condition and need an accommodation at any stage of the application or interview processsuch as an ASL interpreter alternative interview format or physical accessibility supportwere happy to help. Please contact with the position number and a brief description of your accommodation needs. Requests will be handled confidentially.
Inclusion Statement
We are dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We strive for a global and cultural workplace that supports ever greater diversity equity and inclusion of voices ideas and approaches and we support this diversity through all our employment practices.
All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race color age religion pregnancy sex sexual orientation disability gender identity gender expression national origin genetic information veteran status marital status and prior protected activity.
Required Experience:
Senior IC