Senior Program Officer, Advocacy, Child Survival

3 weeks ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Disability Solutions Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Program Officer to join our Global Policy and Advocacy team. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing policy and financing advocacy strategies to advance our mission of improving child health and survival.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and lead the execution of policy and financing advocacy strategies to achieve our program goals
  • Track and analyze key trends in child health policy and financing to inform our advocacy efforts
  • Manage a portfolio of strategic investments to support our program goals
  • Support communications activities to build salience and visibility for our program
  • Leverage existing partnerships and platforms to build trust and advance our program goals
  • Engage with program teams to align on policy and financing priorities and metrics for impact
  • Foster and maintain partnerships and alliances to advance our program goals
  • Represent the foundation to external constituencies and communicate key issues and findings to stakeholders
Requirements
  • Outstanding knowledge and experience in technical advocacy and communications related to policy and financing advocacy, including child health programs
  • Experience engaging with government partners and diverse partners on development and health, with a focus on child survival programs
  • Proven expertise in successful resource mobilization efforts for child survival programs and a good understanding of key partners in this area
  • Experience communicating around complex policy and advocacy efforts, and working with governments, academic institutions, NGOs, the private sector, and professional associations
  • Understanding of key issues concerning child health or broader health and development areas, as well as financing for new interventions with a spotlight on child health innovations
  • Understanding of bilateral and multilateral institutions and mechanisms, including how they fund development programs at national and regional levels with specific reference to child health programs
  • Experience in strategic portfolio development, including setting strategic direction for programs aligned with policy goals
  • Ability to work in a complex, matrixed environment, requiring cultural awareness and a collaborative nature
  • Demonstrated ability to provide vision and influence others in a constructive, optimistic manner, while building and sustaining collaborative relationships
  • Outstanding project and team management skills, including experience managing a grant portfolio
  • Ability to work with flexibility, entrepreneurship, and diplomacy, both individually and as part of a complex team effort
  • Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally
  • Advanced degree in public policy, finance, international relations, public health, development, or a related field
  • 7+ years of related experience, or equivalent experience
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, 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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