Program Officer, Development Policy and Finance (12 month LTE)
Core
Program Officer supporting the Gates Foundation's Development Policy and Finance team in economic analysis, investment portfolio management, and innovative financing strategies for poverty reduction.
Role type
Program Officer (Development Policy & Finance)
Builds
Policy analysis, investment portfolios, and knowledge products for the Gates Foundation
Domain
International Development / Development Finance / Public Policy
Required skills
Economic analysis, policy research, grant lifecycle management, financial modeling, risk assessment, stakeholder engagement, data synthesis, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Experience with blended finance, sovereign debt, multilateral development banks, AI-assisted research tools
Technologies
SharePoint, AI research tools, financial modeling software
Responsibilities
Conduct rapid research and quantitative analysis on development finance topics; manage investment portfolios and grant lifecycles; analyze deal structures and financial models; support the Policy Function's knowledge management and workflow standardization.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
