Sr. Analyst

Our mission is to catalyze innovations that solve global problems and improve the lives of the world’s poorest people. We do this by incubating products, advocating for important causes, engaging with global organizations, and managing venture investments.

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Exemplars in Global Health (“EGH”) aims to adapt successful global health solutions to new contexts by conducting research and analysis to improve funding and policy decisions, both internally and externally. Our goals are to produce high quality research to drive improvements in how policymakers and funders deal with the most pressing global health challenges.   

THE POSITION

The Partnerships and Impact (P&I) Team at Exemplars in Global Health (EGH) works closely with topic teams to increase the impact of EGH findings in decision-making within multilateral global health institutions, governments, and donors. In addition to dissemination of research findings from Exemplars countries, our aim is to foster strategic partnerships and package evidence to support uptake and use for real-time decision-making. The Partnerships & Impact function is designed to provide tailored support to this process – helping create demand for our research and coordinating internally to package our findings to support decision-makers.

 The Sr. Analyst role will be a member of the P&I team and will work with the Director, Partnerships & Impact and broader P&I Team to grow and deliver a successful portfolio of impact opportunities and translation of Exemplars research and content into policy and practice. 

This role will involve 1) Growing our portfolio of EGH policy-oriented content to support our priority partners; 2) Supporting the day-to-day management of a small number of priority partnerships, to ensure EGH is coordinated internally and consistent in our engagement externally; and 3) working closely with the Director to plan and manage EGH engagement at key global events such as the World Health Assembly.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in global health policy and advocacy and experience working with large multilaterals (World Bank, WHO, UN), foundations, and/or governments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide insights to inform decisions (40%)

• Translate EGH research products into actionable deliverables (e.g., policy briefs) to deliver on specific impact opportunities for policy makers
• Develop key messages to structure off-the shelf findings in ways that are more appealing to policy makers
• Synthesize results across topics to provide cross-program products for key target audiences

Priority partner engagement (30%)

• Support the maintenance and growth of existing relationships with priority partners through project management, including workplan development, meeting coordination, agenda development, and synthesis of key takeaways
• Track and monitor impact opportunities across topic teams, developing and sharing lessons learned for collaboration and development of longer-term learning partnerships.
• Drive alignment and regular feedback mechanisms with the internal team and external partners
• Produce partner updates for both internal leadership and external partner meetings

Special projects and initiatives (30%)

• Support planning and execution of EGH presence at key global health events, including the World Health Assembly.
• Support leadership in new, high-priority efforts as opportunities arise for program.
• Own personal learning agenda related to topic areas and broader global health dialogue.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-8 years of experience in global health, focused on policy, advocacy, or communications
• Master's or other advanced degree preferred
• Experience working with large multilaterals (World Bank, WHO, UN), foundations, or governments at global, regional, and country level
• Experience producing policy briefs and/or other policy-oriented content to inform decision-making
• Track record of increasing responsibility in competitive environments
• French language skills would be a plus

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary range for this role is $112,000.00 to 120,000.00 per year. Starting salary offers will vary depending on several factors, including education, experience, and qualifications. This role also qualifies for a discretionary annual bonus. Gates Ventures offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and a 401(k) program with employer match. Our benefits also include generous paid time off for vacation, sick leave, holidays, and parental leave.