Bill and Melinda Gates foundation
Senior Officer, Advocacy Communications
Bill and Melinda Gates foundation, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
The Foundation
Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.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 Health Program (GH) harnesses advances in science and technology to save lives in low- and middle-income countries. We focus on the health problems that have an impact in developing countries but get too little attention and funding. Where proven tools exist, we support sustainable ways to improve their delivery. Where they do not, we invest in research and development of interventions, such as vaccines, drugs, and diagnostics. Our work focuses on strategies to fight and prevent HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, neglected tropical diseases, enteric and diarrheal diseases, and pneumonia.
Your Role
You develop and deploy sophisticated communications strategies that include media relations engagement, message development, editorial planning, and content creation skills, as well as regular writing for internal and external audiences. You provide communications counsel to programmatic colleagues, grantees, and partners, and work together to build awareness and support for the foundation's work and investments both nationally and in focus states. You have experience developing and leading a portfolio of grants and contracts that align with and support programmatic, policy, advocacy, and communications goals.
What You'll Do
Work with leaders and programmatic team to establish communication goals and strategies that will enable and support the program objectives.
Coordinate communications priorities and activities, maintain communications calendar and provide progress updates.
Provide updates to program teams on media coverage of foundation and grantee work as well as arrange media relations with journalists in priority outlets.
Coordinate and engage with colleagues across the foundation to accelerate communication efforts in support of the program priorities.
Work closely with the communications earned media lead to respond to media inquiries and develop proactive media engagement opportunities.
Work closely with development partners to build a collaborative narrative around foundation program issues in country.
Provide in-country communication support to elevate priority issues and lead issues that may be reputational risks for the foundation.
Develop core communications material and collateral (e.g. monthly newsletters, key messages, website copy, brochures, video content, director remarks, and briefing materials).
Lead vendor work in service of grantee communications projects and engage with communication partners/vendors.
Develop messaging and support director speaking and media opportunities.
Develop and coordinate communications grants and contracts to advance program priorities.
Support inclusive culture through modeling behaviors and actions; escalate issues in a timely fashion to appropriate partners.
Your Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent demonstrated experience.
Mastery level knowledge in communications strategic development, planning, and execution.
Demonstrated expertise in managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Experience in non-profit, advocacy, or political communications.
*Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship.
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, please submit a request here.
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.
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Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.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 Health Program (GH) harnesses advances in science and technology to save lives in low- and middle-income countries. We focus on the health problems that have an impact in developing countries but get too little attention and funding. Where proven tools exist, we support sustainable ways to improve their delivery. Where they do not, we invest in research and development of interventions, such as vaccines, drugs, and diagnostics. Our work focuses on strategies to fight and prevent HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, neglected tropical diseases, enteric and diarrheal diseases, and pneumonia.
Your Role
You develop and deploy sophisticated communications strategies that include media relations engagement, message development, editorial planning, and content creation skills, as well as regular writing for internal and external audiences. You provide communications counsel to programmatic colleagues, grantees, and partners, and work together to build awareness and support for the foundation's work and investments both nationally and in focus states. You have experience developing and leading a portfolio of grants and contracts that align with and support programmatic, policy, advocacy, and communications goals.
What You'll Do
Work with leaders and programmatic team to establish communication goals and strategies that will enable and support the program objectives.
Coordinate communications priorities and activities, maintain communications calendar and provide progress updates.
Provide updates to program teams on media coverage of foundation and grantee work as well as arrange media relations with journalists in priority outlets.
Coordinate and engage with colleagues across the foundation to accelerate communication efforts in support of the program priorities.
Work closely with the communications earned media lead to respond to media inquiries and develop proactive media engagement opportunities.
Work closely with development partners to build a collaborative narrative around foundation program issues in country.
Provide in-country communication support to elevate priority issues and lead issues that may be reputational risks for the foundation.
Develop core communications material and collateral (e.g. monthly newsletters, key messages, website copy, brochures, video content, director remarks, and briefing materials).
Lead vendor work in service of grantee communications projects and engage with communication partners/vendors.
Develop messaging and support director speaking and media opportunities.
Develop and coordinate communications grants and contracts to advance program priorities.
Support inclusive culture through modeling behaviors and actions; escalate issues in a timely fashion to appropriate partners.
Your Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent demonstrated experience.
Mastery level knowledge in communications strategic development, planning, and execution.
Demonstrated expertise in managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Experience in non-profit, advocacy, or political communications.
*Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship.
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, please submit a request here.
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.
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