Senior Program Officer, Vaccine Forecasting – Financing

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

. Lead the design, implementation, and improvement of vaccine forecasting processes and systems and financing approaches .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $190,300 - $285,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in global immunization program design and operations, health financing, and vaccine procurement, with a strong focus on forecasting, budgeting, and innovative financing mechanisms. Proven ability to influence policy and drive collaboration among diverse stakeholders to enhance immunization outcomes.

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Global Health/Development ExperienceVaccine Procurement ExpertiseForecasting and Budgeting SkillsPolicy Influence and Cross-Functional CollaborationInnovative Financing Approaches

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Hard Skills

Health FinancingVaccine ForecastingFinancial ModelingBudgetingSupply Chain Performance OptimizationData AnalysisProcess ImprovementImmunization Program DesignCo-Financing MechanismsStrategic Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationCollaborationPersonal InitiativeListening SkillsInfluencing Skills

Industry Keywords

Global Immunization ProgramsDonor-Funded ProgramsVaccine BondsDebt SwapsBlended Finance ModelsCold Chain EquipmentGaviUNICEFMDB Multiplier MechanismsSupply Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, implementation, and improvement of vaccine forecasting processes and systems and financing approaches
Support countries, Gavi, UNICEF, and other partners with forecasting, budgeting, vaccine prefinancing, co-financing, domestic financing, and innovative financing approaches
Connect access-oriented efforts across market shaping, procurement system strengthening, and supply chain performance optimization
Improve global and country-level demand forecasting, budgeting, funding source identification, accuracy, transparency, and decision-making
Lead analysis and process improvements addressing systemic forecasting challenges affecting vaccine availability and financing
Support utilization of vaccine procurement and pre-financing mechanisms
Monitor and strengthen Gavi co-financing performance and tracking systems
Design and evaluate financing solutions for campaigns, cold chain equipment, and immunization investments
Explore financing mechanisms for novel vaccines and priority immunization products
Collaborate with country offices, regional and global teams, Gavi, UNICEF, and domestic financing partners
Influence and inform Gavi co-financing policies and implementation
Strengthen national forecasting, supply planning, and budgeting processes for vaccine-related commodities
Support priority countries to increase and sustain domestic resources for vaccines and immunization programs
Assess and implement innovative financing approaches, including debt swaps, vaccine bonds, MDB multiplier mechanisms, and blended finance models
Travel up to 25% internationally and domestically to Europe and potentially low-resource, fragile, or conflict settings in sub-Saharan Africa or Southeast Asia

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in global health/development
Deep expertise in global immunization program design/operations, health financing, vaccine procurement, or development finance
Strong analytical skills in forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling
Experience working with governments, global health institutions, and donor-funded programs
Proven ability to influence policy and drive cross-functional collaboration across technical and financing partners
Demonstrated ability to translate complex financing challenges into practical solutions that improve immunization outcomes
Strong strategic problem solver using evidence based strategic or operational plans and shaping and leading sustainable and scalable ventures
Strong personal initiative with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex issues clearly and simply and listen attentively
Successful completion of a background check
French language proficiency is desired but not required

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 several employee communities
Foundation benefits for the 9-month limited-term opportunity