Program Officer – Data Use, Institutional Strengthening & Strategic Partnerships

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🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨
Program Officer – Data Use, Institutional Strengthening & Strategic Partnerships
📍Nairobi, Kenya | 💼 Africa, Data & Digital Team
Are you passionate about helping countries build resilient, practical, and country-led data ecosystems?
Do you believe that data should drive action, not just reports?
Are you driven by a deep commitment to strengthening institutions, investing in young talent, and advancing local capabilities?
At the Gates Foundation, we’re looking for a proactive, energetic changemaker who brings both technical expertise and strategic insight to the complex world of data systems, measurement, and governance.
In this role, you'll wear many hats:
🟢 Grantmaker & Investor – Catalyze local reformers and data champions.
🟢 Technical Advisor & Honest Broker – Decode the real-world use cases and help governments act on them.
🟢 Mentor & Coach – Inspire and be inspired by Africa’s next generation of data leaders.
🟢 Risk-Taker & Innovator – Pilot ideas that challenge the status quo.
🟢 Connector & Collaborator – Work across sectors and silos to build sustainable solutions.
🟢 Data User & Analyst – Use data, question data, and help others do the same.
Let’s build smarter systems, stronger institutions, and actionable insights—together. Apply Now!
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