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Senior Officer, Program Advocacy & Communications Cover Letter At Gates Foundation
Gates Foundation
Abuja, Nigeria
B.Pharm
PharmD
MBA
Senior Officer
Program Advocacy & Communications Apply locations Abuja
Nigeria time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: May 28
2025 (4 days left to apply) job requisition id B020980 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 mission of the Global Policy & Advocacy (GPA) division is to understand and shape the public policy debates affecting the foundation's work
build support for its major program and policy objectives
and develop partnerships and alliances that can advance the foundation's objectives nationally and globally. Because the foundation's resources alone are not enough to solve the challenges ahead
GPA also supports advocacy efforts to engage diverse partners and promote innovative solutions that advance our program goals. We work in close partnership with grantees
our colleagues in the Global Health
Global Development
Global Growth & Opportunity
U.S. and Gender Equality programs
and Foundation Communications to build an environment in which all people have the opportunity to lead healthy and productive lives. The Program Advocacy and Communications (PAC) team works in partnership with program teams and teams in GPA to achieve their policy and finance goals by: • Developing and coordinating the execution of advocacy and communications strategies. • Developing
when required
resource mobilization strategies in collaboration with relevant teams. • Demonstrating leadership and foundation voice to implement advocacy strategies. • Developing and leading a grant portfolio dedicated to achieving advocacy outcomes. • Directly advocating with sector leaders
influencers
media
and government officials to achieve advocacy outcomes. • Leading issue-specific communications in service of advocacy goals. • Developing policy recommendations or proposals in partnership with programmatic and regional offices. Application Deadline: 27/5/25 Your Role As part of the foundation's Nigeria Policy
Advocacy and Communications team
the primary responsibility of the Senior Officer – Policy
Advocacy & communications is to manage execution of a comprehensive advocacy strategy that will enable the foundation and its partners to achieve our shared programmatic goals in Nigeria. This will be done in close collaboration with Nigeria-based leadership and staff
advocacy partners in the Gates Foundation’s Africa Regional
Washington D.C. and Seattle offices
program teams
and communications colleagues. It will also involve collaboration with a range of external foundation grantees and partners
including the Nigeria’s government at both the federal and state levels
given the Gates Foundation’s engagement in the country. The focus of the foundation’s work in Nigeria is women’s and children’s health and nutrition issues
agricultural development and financial service for the poor. The Senior Officer – Policy
Advocacy & Communications will report to the Deputy Director for Policy
Advocacy and Communications based in Nigeria. What You'll Do With leadership and staff colleagues
develop and implement a Nigeria advocacy strategy that deploys foundation assets (e.g.
grants and contracts
leadership voice
convening ability
staff time) in support of the Gates Foundation’s strategy and its programmatic
policy and financing goals. Support the analysis and tracking of key Nigerian political
fiscal and policy-related trends relevant to the foundation’s influence in Nigeria. Work internally with Abuja-based
regional
and global program stakeholders and advocacy Colleagues to align strategies
gather information and manage specific projects. Manage a grant portfolio of advocacy investments in Nigeria
including managing existing grants and making and managing future grants that advance foundation goals
under the oversight of the Deputy Director. Develop and maintain relationships with relevant government officials
donors
and civil society to inform the foundation’s engagement in Nigeria at both national and state levels. Together the Deputy Director
work closely with Global Policy and Advocacy (GPA) teams
Program Strategy teams and Communications colleagues to coordinate the foundation’s policy and advocacy priorities in Nigeria
and its overall use of voice. Advise the Nigeria Country Director and Deputy Director as needed on strategies to support and influence the foundation’s political and NGO relationships at federal and state levels. Potentially represent the foundation and the Nigeria program to internal and external constituencies
including both formal and informal presentations
making speeches
attending conferences and other meetings as necessary. Leadership and Culture We believe that energized people
working well together
motivated by great leadership in an inclusive environment in which they thrive
will do phenomenal things. Core Knowledge and Skills Exceptional knowledge
experience and expertise in policy and advocacy relevant to Nigeria— either directly involving global health and development issues
or in areas that have provided deep and significant experience that can be translated to health and development issues. Experience in the conception
design and management of advocacy strategies
initiatives and programs for health
and/or agriculture
and/or financial services for the poor. Experience working with Nigerian policymakers at federal and state-levels strongly preferred
as is knowledge of the Nigerian civil society landscape
and of major donor and multilateral institutions. Experienced driving advocacy and communications efforts to increase awareness of global health/development issues and shape political and financial support for these issues with governmental and non-state organizations. Ability to translate complex ideas and information into simple messages and strategies. Experience working with international organizations and/or in multiple countries is preferred. Experience or high ability to work in a complex
matrixed environment – requiring cultural awareness
and a collaborative nature that knows the benefits of seeking consensus. Ability to work with flexibility
entrepreneurship
and diplomacy both individually and as part of a complex team effort. A proven track record to effectively manage and adapt within a changing environment. Your Experience Bachelor’s degree in public policy
international relations
public health
development
or a related field with 7+ years of progressive senior-level experience leading advocacy initiatives in global health and development. Understand the role of advocacy and communications efforts to increase awareness of global health/development issues and craft political and financial support for these issues with governmental and non-state organizations. Consistent track record of providing vision and influencing others in a constructive
optimistic manner
while building and sustaining collaborative relationships. Outstanding project and team leadership skills including the ability to lead teams and organizations from strategy development through execution
develop shared goals and execution plans
prioritize
facilitate meetings
manage budgets
develop consensus
and work both autonomously and collaboratively. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
able to effectively synthesize information to reach diverse audiences and build consensus
ideal. Experience handling a grant's portfolio either as a grantee
receiving and reporting on a grant
or as a grant manager
with direct responsibility for grantmaking and management. Experience developing and leading complex projects and/or grants in support of policy initiatives
advocacy programs
and events at the global
regional
and national levels. Experience working in an environment with ambiguity while helping teams adapt to change. A keenness for bringing to bear technology
and/or competence in using generative AI tools
for task efficiency is desired. Other Attributes Ability to work with flexibility and a high level of rigor
collaboration
and diplomacy
both individually and as part of a complex team effort. Thorough understanding of the advocacy landscape and the policy adoption landscape High standards of personal integrity. Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time
where health and safety protocols allow. A deep commitment to development issues in Nigeria. Hiring Requirements As part of our standard hiring process for new employees
employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. 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.
By Sa'ad Ado Koki