President, Global Policy And Advocacy

Gates Foundation

Base: $800,000 to $1,100,000 usd; bonus/equity: no...
Deep judgment in complex political environments
Senior-level political acumen across global contexts
Experience advising senior leaders or boards
The President serves as the foundation's senior government relations leader and chief advisor to the CEO and Governing Board on global political and geopolitical affairs

Job Summary

  • The President serves as the foundation's senior government relations leader and chief advisor to the CEO and Governing Board on global political and geopolitical affairs.
  • This role sets and drives the foundation's global advocacy, government relations, financing, and philanthropic partnership strategies to advance global health and development priorities.
  • The Gates Foundation provides an exceptional benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, and foundation-paid retirement contributions.

Matching Summary

The President serves as the foundation's senior government relations leader and chief advisor to the CEO and Governing Board on global political and geopolitical affairs.

Salary

Base: $800,000 to $1,100,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, PTO, family leave, retirement contribution

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep judgment in complex political environments
  • Senior-level political acumen across global contexts
  • Experience advising senior leaders or boards
  • Proven ability to operate globally across regions
  • Track record of advancing institutional priorities

Nice-to-have

  • Exposure to grantmaking and investment portfolios
  • Strategic communications and public positioning experience
  • Philanthropic partnerships background
  • Ability to synthesize complexity into strategic action

Key Requirements

  • Demonstrated senior-level political acumen
  • Experience leading large globally distributed teams
  • Background in global health or development policy
  • Credibility at highest levels of government

Work Rights

Not specified

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