Director, Global Program Advocacy and Communications, Health

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

. Set and implement the Global PAC Health strategy .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesLead💰 $328,900 - $509,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates mastery-level expertise in advocacy, resource mobilization, and policy analysis within global health and development contexts. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, build coalitions, and navigate complex political environments to drive health financing and policy initiatives.

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Master's Degree In Public Policy15+ Years Of Senior-Level ExperienceExpertise In Advocacy And InfluencingDeep Knowledge Of Health FinancingProfessional Working Proficiency In French Or Portuguese

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Hard Skills

Health FinancingPolicy AnalysisResource MobilizationImpact MeasurementStrategy DevelopmentCoalition BuildingPartnership DevelopmentDigital Public InfrastructureData AnalysisImplementation Evidence

Soft Skills

Excellent Written And Oral CommunicationLeadershipJudgmentIntellectual CuriosityDiplomacy

Industry Keywords

Global HealthInternational DevelopmentLow- And Middle-Income CountriesMultilateral AgenciesDevelopment BanksHealth SystemsMaternal And Child SurvivalHealth R&DInnovative FinancePolitical Sensitivity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set and implement the Global PAC Health strategy
Define where Global PAC Health engages across cross-market, technically complex or politically sensitive work
Lead Global PAC Health’s contribution to Maternal & Child Survival, Health R&D, Innovation Introduction and Health Financing priorities
Develop integrated advocacy, financing, policy and communications plans with program, regional and country teams
Serve as a strategic partner to program strategy teams and a bridge to GPA teams
Co-design advocacy strategies and plans with Africa and India teams
Carry country evidence and leadership into global decisions and platforms
Broker South-South exchange across countries
Drive policy and financing alignment for health priorities
Lead advocacy contributions to replenishments, pledging moments and deal teams
Support domestic resource mobilization, stronger budget execution, and blended and innovative finance
Help shape reforms of the global health architecture
Build coalitions among multilateral institutions, civil society and philanthropic partners
Lead advocacy and partnerships on AI for health
Oversee Health Communications, narratives, communication assets, media engagement and campaigns
Manage communications and reputational risks
Make the case for health as an investment in growth
Co-lead the overall Global PAC team with the Director, Global PAC GGO
Drive innovation, learning and impact measurement in advocacy
Lead, coach, develop, hire and onboard team members across time zones and geographies
Report to the President, GPA

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree or equivalent demonstrated experience, preferably in public policy, public health, health economics, international relations or international development
15+ years of progressive, senior-level experience leading and developing senior teams and leading policy, advocacy and financing initiatives in global health and global development, or equivalent
Experience working in or with governments in low- and middle-income countries, ideally in Africa or South Asia, and with multilateral agencies, development banks and global health institutions
Professional or lived experience of health systems in low- and middle-income countries
Credibility with leaders of governments and institutions in the Global South
Deep knowledge of health financing and health systems
Demonstrated record of mobilizing resources across bilateral, multilateral, development bank and philanthropic funders
Mastery-level expertise in advocacy and influencing, resource mobilization, policy analysis, communications, coalition building, and partnership development
Proven ability to turn data, economic analysis and implementation evidence into investment cases and policy proposals
Hands-on advocacy credibility and ability to steer multiple complex, interdependent workstreams
Experience with strategy development and execution, impact measurement, portfolio management and prioritization
Working knowledge of digital public infrastructure, data and AI, and related policy, financing and governance questions
Ability to learn technical health subject matter quickly and navigate complex, politically sensitive environments
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Professional working proficiency in French or Portuguese is an asset
Proven ability to build trusted relationships and drive outcomes inside a complex, matrixed organization
Excellent leadership, judgment, intellectual curiosity and diplomacy
Ability to build, lead and develop high-performing, inclusive teams
Willingness to travel a minimum of 30%, much of it in Africa and Asia
Successful completion of a background check is required for employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums
Generous paid time off
Paid family leave
Foundation-paid retirement contribution
Regional holidays
Opportunities to engage in employee communities
Inclusive and accessible hiring experience
Accommodation support during application or interview process