Senior Program Assistant, Office of the President, Global Growth

The Foundation

We are the largest nonprofit fighting 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, we're committed to creating an environment for you to thrive both personally and professionally.

The Team

The Global Growth and Opportunity (GGO) division focuses on creating and scaling market-based innovations to stimulate inclusive and sustainable economic growth. We seek to catalyze sustainable transformative change in the face of inequities and market failures, to realize the potential of untapped markets, and to see the economic and social benefits of including everyone. Core areas are Agricultural Development; Digital Public Infrastructure; Global Education; Inclusive Financial Systems; Nutrition; and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene. We seek solutions that are sustainable, transformative, and inclusive with an eye toward applying technology innovations as well as data evidence to inspire change in the world's developing countries.

We're opening a recruitment through the Expedited Hiring Model (EHM) for an SPA position within the GGO Office of the President.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 24, 2025

The Office of the President works in partnership with the President of Global Growth & Opportunity, the Chief of Staff and all teams across the Global Growth & Opportunity Division and in cross-foundation forums to:

• Execute the president's agenda, division and foundation priorities;

• Improve capabilities and culture

• Build productive relationships to support the matrixed nature of our work

What You'll Do

In addition to the core responsibilities of an SPA, the following are specific to the GGO OoP:

• Support the Office of the President and team leadership with day-to-day priorities; with a focus on the Director Strategy Planning and Management / Chief of Staff and the Global Ed team as needed.

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture where everyone can do their best work

• Plan and run team events and meetings, making sure everything goes smoothly.

• Anticipate needs and prepare materials so meetings and projects are set up for success.

• Stay organized and handle shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

If you're interested in applying or learning more, please submit your application through Evergreen Job Posting B020955 Program Assistant / Senior Program Assistant - Foundation Wide (Evergreen).

If you're familiar with our work and ways of operating, this is a great way to jump in for consideration for future opportunities. EHM is all about streamlining recruitments and working more collaboratively. We're excited to keep building on the momentum from pilot program so far.

The hourly rate range for this role is $35.67 to $50.00 USD. As a mission-driven organization, we strive to balance competitive pay with our mission. New hires salaries are typically between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint. Actual placement in the range will depend on a candidate's job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process.

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

If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process

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.