Senior Program Officer, Climate Adaptation Policy

7 days ago

Seattle, Washington, United States Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Program Officer to join our Climate Adaptation Policy team at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. This is a new, 2-year limited term role that will help lead the foundation's cross-cutting policy and advocacy work on climate change adaptation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide thought leadership and advise the foundation's climate change policy and advocacy work.
  • Co-develop and help execute the foundation's new cross-cutting climate policy and advocacy approach.
  • Develop, negotiate, and manage a portfolio of investments in climate change policy and advocacy and all related grant-making processes.
  • Engage and coordinate with internal foundation divisions and teams to ensure strong cross-foundation engagement on the climate adaptation policy and advocacy strategy.
  • Lead high-impact and complex partnerships, coalitions, and advocacy campaigns.
  • Represent the foundation and our strategies to external constituencies.
  • Write and produce clear, concise, and insightful briefings, messaging, reports, email updates, and other materials on key climate topics.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in public policy, international relations, climate science, development, or a related field with 7+ years of progressive senior-level experience leading programmatic, policy or advocacy initiatives on climate change and development issues.
  • Deep understanding of effective approaches to successful policy, advocacy and communications that increase shape/political and financial support for issues with governmental and non-state organizations.
  • Experience working on climate change policy and financing at a global, regional or national level, either within government, climate philanthropy, climate funds and/or the climate diplomacy community.
  • Experience working with senior-level policy makers, civil society organizations, coalitions, and governments.
  • Understanding of key regional and multilateral financial institutions and mechanisms (including climate funds) including how they make policy and fund development programs at national and regional level.
  • Proven track record of providing vision and influencing others in a constructive, optimistic manner, while building and sustaining collaborative relationships.
  • Outstanding project and leadership skills including the ability to lead strategy development through execution, develop shared goals and execution plans, prioritize, facilitate meetings, manage budgets, develop consensus, and work both autonomously and collaboratively.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively synthesize information to reach diverse audiences and build consensus.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of $204,600 to $317,100 USD, with a range of $222,900 to $345,500 USD in Seattle and Washington D.C. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request here.

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