Deputy Director, Content, Campaigns And Digital - Africa
Gates Foundation
Nairobi, Kenya
Africa media and digital landscape
High-impact campaigns and engagement strategies
Strategic communications and brand building
The Foundation is the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity globally, committed to creating an environment for employees to thrive personally and professionally
Job Summary
The Foundation is the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity globally, committed to creating an environment for employees to thrive personally and professionally.
The Africa Team works to advance the foundation’s mission across the continent by scaling evidence-based innovations and driving systems-level impact in health, agriculture, and digital transformation.
As Deputy Director, Content, Campaigns and Digital - Africa, you will lead the strategy, development, and delivery of regional communications that elevate the foundation’s priorities and partnerships across the continent.
Matching Summary
The Foundation is the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity globally, committed to creating an environment for employees to thrive personally and professionally.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Africa media and digital landscape
high-impact campaigns and engagement strategies
strategic communications and brand building
leading high-performing teams
data-informed engagement strategies
storytelling and content production
Nice-to-have
culturally authentic and local relevance
political acumen and strategic vision
collaborative mindset and matrixed environments
French language proficiency
Key Requirements
12–15 years of senior-level experience
Advanced degree in a relevant discipline
Must be able to legally work in the country without visa sponsorship