Company Overview
Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people's health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people - especially those with the fewest resources - have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life. Based in Seattle, the foundation is led by CEO Patty Stonesifer and co-chair William H. Gates Sr., under the direction of Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett.
Millions of people - most of them children - die each year in developing countries from diseases that are preventable and treatable. Moreover, tragically little research is done to prevent or cure some of the world's biggest killers, such as malaria and tuberculosis. The foundation is guided by the belief that all lives, no matter where they are lived, have equal value. The mission of our Global Health Program is to encourage the development of lifesaving medical advances and to help ensure they reach the people who are disproportionately affected. We focus our funding in two main areas: Access to existing vaccines, drugs, and other tools to fight diseases common in developing countries.
Research to develop health solutions that are effective, affordable, and practical.
The Senior Program Officer for Infectious Diseases Development (IDD) Communications, Global Health Policy & Advocacy (GHPA), will be responsible for driving the planning and implementation of communications strategies that will promote an accelerated response by both developed and developing country governments to support the foundations priorities for IDD, with primary focus on TB, Pneumonia/Pandemic Flu and Neglected Tropical Diseases. The Senior Program Officer will collaborate closely with Global Health program and other advocacy team members to leverage and coordinate all efforts related to implementing the IDD Policy and Advocacy strategy.
Partner with the rest of the Global Health Policy and Advocacy team to plan and implement communication activities that help the foundation increase public and private sector engagement in IDD in the US, Europe, and throughout the developing world.
Raise the visibility of targeted IDD issues through media, opinion leaders and the public.
Develop strategy for public activities such as speeches, events, international trips, and media interviews.
Ensure senior foundation officials are fully prepared to participate in activities related to IDD issues.
Advise IDD grantees on communications strategy, and help them manage vulnerabilities, advocate for issues, and promote results.
Manage workflow and internal budgets.
Manage staff and external consultants.
Qualifications
12 or more years of experience in public affairs, communications, public policy or related field, preferably with experience in the field of global health or development.
A BA is required; an advanced degree in Public Policy, Public Health, Journalism, or related field is a plus.
Experience in developing and implementing communications strategies, particularly in roles requiring knowledge of complex and technical issues.
Experience managing staff and agency contacts.
Experience working with top-tier journalists and shaping high-profile stories.
Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple and competing demands, while providing continual attention to detail.
Ability to use creative approaches to increase awareness or change behavior among the general public, key influencers and/or policymakers.
Demonstrated success working in a complex organization with the ability to remain flexible, and work with efficiency and diplomacy as part of a team.
Proficient using MS Office applications.
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