Gates Foundation · 5 days ago
Senior Officer, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$186K/yr - $289K/yr
10+ years expGates Foundation is the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. The Senior Officer, DEI will develop and implement strategies to engage and enable communities of change makers, collaborating with various stakeholders and driving DEI initiatives across the foundation.
CharityEducationImpact InvestingNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage, advise, and support the staff that coordinate DEI engagement and learning
Enable and support the ecosystem of DEI leaders across the foundation (i.e. ERGs, Division DEI and gender leads, etc.)
Manage and facilitate DEI planning for teams and divisions in collaboration with the people team and the foundation’s ecosystem of DEI leaders
Implement DEI learning and development opportunities (including design and facilitation)
Drive the planning, design, development, and management of DEI tools, resources, and events that support our objectives, aligning and guiding teams to drive effective execution
Ensure measurement for effectiveness, in partnership with our measurement, learning, and evaluation team members
Collaborate with partners across DEI, Partnerships for Impact, the People team, Legal, Communications, Global Policy and Advocacy, and gender integration in development of solutions that will contribute to greater collaboration and organizational effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Degree or equivalent experience in relevant field with 10+ years' experience as a DEI or change management professional
Experience driving change in philanthropic/non-profit sector preferred with an understanding of how to leverage philanthropic investments to advance strategic equity goals
Deep subject matter expertise in DEI and/or change making in a multinational and multicultural context
Ability to balance critical, strategic thinking with an orientation toward action and results
Ability to build strategies that guide senior leaders towards building a more inclusive culture that drives impact
Experience working with HR Business Partners and other DEI-related stakeholders
DEI learning and development experience with demonstrated presentation and facilitation skills
Excellent verbal and written skills with an ability to communicate effectively at various levels
Strong interpersonal skills, relationship-building, and collaboration skills to work with diverse groups and stakeholders across the organization at all levels
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced, fluid environment, and to function well under pressure
Consistent exercise of independent judgement and discretion in matters of significance
Ability to travel, and to work variable schedule(s) as necessary to support initiatives and stakeholders
Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship
Benefits
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
Company
Gates Foundation
Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mark Suzman
Chief Executive Officer
Allan Golston
President, United States Program
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