Officer, Strategic Planning & Engagement

Gates Ventures

3 months ago

Seattle, WA

Hybrid

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The Program Officer in the Office of the CEO supports the Gates Foundation’s Chair and CEO by overseeing planning and coordination for high-level external engagements and travel. This is a limited-term, 11-month role focused on ensuring successful domestic and international engagements through close partnership with internal teams and external stakeholders. The position is based in Seattle with significant travel required and no relocation support.

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About Gates Ventures

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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is a global philanthropic organization that funds and partners to accelerate solutions in global health, development, and U.S. education and opportunity. It provides large-scale grants and investments to support research and product development (vaccines, diagnostics, family planning, agricultural innovations), while working with governments, multilateral agencies, NGOs, and the private sector. The foundation emphasizes data-driven strategies, policy advocacy, and capacity building to reduce inequities and improve health and economic opportunity for the poorest and most marginalized. Founded by Bill and Melinda Gates with major contributions from Warren Buffett, it is headquartered in Seattle and is one of the world’s largest private foundations.

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