Gates Ventures
Analyst
Gates Ventures, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
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.
Gates Ventures is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
A successful candidate will be excited to drive the end-to-end success of our research on our Nutrition portfolio, with close linkages to Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health and Women's Health. The candidate will be responsible for supporting work covering global health topics including but not limited to Maternal and Infant Nutrition and Growth, Anemia in Women of Reproductive Age, and Stunting. They will drive collaborations with top global researchers and experts to answer fundamental implementation research questions and then work to drive this research through to impact with policymakers.
This role will work to (1) help shape and contribute to ongoing research and analysis for our active Exemplars research topics (2) collaborate with a team of writers, researchers, and developers to create compelling narratives, research briefs, and other materials that will add to the global conversation, (3) support efforts to drive evidence to policy impact through engagements with external stakeholders (e.g. health ministries, multilateral institutions, funders, technical advisors), and (4) identify opportunities to continue building and strengthening EGH research topics.
Ultimately, we seek to create compelling products that will leverage evidence to support policymakers, funders, advocates, and researchers in global health decision-making.
You are the ideal candidate if you are:
A strong, creative problem solver : You can break down problems using structure and logic and find a smart solution that fits with the bigger picture. You can bring fresh perspectives and creativity to problem-solving.An efficient and diligent researcher:
You can scour published resources and quickly gain an understanding of "the story" and key takeaways around what you're researching.Flexible and organized : You can maintain high quality of work while juggling multiple deliverables, priorities, and workstreams, and thrive in environments with ambiguity and rapid change. You are just as comfortable engaging with high-level stakeholders as you are scheduling meetings and executing tasks.A strong and concise communicator: You can quickly and effectively communicate complex ideas or explain your thinking to bring others along.Able to work with diverse stakeholders: You're able to understand the working styles and needs of a wide variety of stakeholders and adapt effectively (e.g., academics, executives, creative designers).Data-driven and analytical : You believe that anything worth doing is worth measuring, and love using data to drive insights. You are driven by intellectual curiosity.RESPONSIBILITIES
Research and program coordination (40%):
Work closely with content experts, academic, and various external partners to shape and drive global health research related to nutrition. Run project management across workstreams from research generation through creation of country narratives and dissemination of final work products.Data and analytics (30%):
Responsibilities will include conducting literature reviews, data analysis, rapid research on specific policies or topics of interest in collaboration with leading academics to answer policy and strategy questions for internal and external decision-makers.Plan, execute, and track key partner engagements (20%):
Manage communications and materials development for key external engagement and meetings. Support and cultivate opportunities for research uptake and impact with key stakeholders (e.g., UNICEF, World Bank, Gates Foundation, WHO and leaders in low- and middle-income countries).Special projects and initiatives (10%): Support leadership in new, high-priority efforts as opportunities arise.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
2-4+ years in an analytically and programmatically rigorous environment - global health, management consulting, data and analytics, and/or academiaPast professional or academic experience on nutrition and/or maternal, newborn, and child health preferredFamiliarity with dynamics of the global health ecosystem and stakeholder managementStrong communications, including strong writing, presentations, and ability to efficiently synthesize materialsStrong program management and organizational skills, including analytical capability with experience analyzing data sets in Excel, Stata, R, or similar softwareTrack record of increasing responsibility and cultivating strong relationships with partner organizationsMust have authorization to work in the U.S.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The salary range for this role is $95,000.00 to $105,000.00 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.
Gates Ventures is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
A successful candidate will be excited to drive the end-to-end success of our research on our Nutrition portfolio, with close linkages to Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health and Women's Health. The candidate will be responsible for supporting work covering global health topics including but not limited to Maternal and Infant Nutrition and Growth, Anemia in Women of Reproductive Age, and Stunting. They will drive collaborations with top global researchers and experts to answer fundamental implementation research questions and then work to drive this research through to impact with policymakers.
This role will work to (1) help shape and contribute to ongoing research and analysis for our active Exemplars research topics (2) collaborate with a team of writers, researchers, and developers to create compelling narratives, research briefs, and other materials that will add to the global conversation, (3) support efforts to drive evidence to policy impact through engagements with external stakeholders (e.g. health ministries, multilateral institutions, funders, technical advisors), and (4) identify opportunities to continue building and strengthening EGH research topics.
Ultimately, we seek to create compelling products that will leverage evidence to support policymakers, funders, advocates, and researchers in global health decision-making.
You are the ideal candidate if you are:
A strong, creative problem solver : You can break down problems using structure and logic and find a smart solution that fits with the bigger picture. You can bring fresh perspectives and creativity to problem-solving.An efficient and diligent researcher:
You can scour published resources and quickly gain an understanding of "the story" and key takeaways around what you're researching.Flexible and organized : You can maintain high quality of work while juggling multiple deliverables, priorities, and workstreams, and thrive in environments with ambiguity and rapid change. You are just as comfortable engaging with high-level stakeholders as you are scheduling meetings and executing tasks.A strong and concise communicator: You can quickly and effectively communicate complex ideas or explain your thinking to bring others along.Able to work with diverse stakeholders: You're able to understand the working styles and needs of a wide variety of stakeholders and adapt effectively (e.g., academics, executives, creative designers).Data-driven and analytical : You believe that anything worth doing is worth measuring, and love using data to drive insights. You are driven by intellectual curiosity.RESPONSIBILITIES
Research and program coordination (40%):
Work closely with content experts, academic, and various external partners to shape and drive global health research related to nutrition. Run project management across workstreams from research generation through creation of country narratives and dissemination of final work products.Data and analytics (30%):
Responsibilities will include conducting literature reviews, data analysis, rapid research on specific policies or topics of interest in collaboration with leading academics to answer policy and strategy questions for internal and external decision-makers.Plan, execute, and track key partner engagements (20%):
Manage communications and materials development for key external engagement and meetings. Support and cultivate opportunities for research uptake and impact with key stakeholders (e.g., UNICEF, World Bank, Gates Foundation, WHO and leaders in low- and middle-income countries).Special projects and initiatives (10%): Support leadership in new, high-priority efforts as opportunities arise.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
2-4+ years in an analytically and programmatically rigorous environment - global health, management consulting, data and analytics, and/or academiaPast professional or academic experience on nutrition and/or maternal, newborn, and child health preferredFamiliarity with dynamics of the global health ecosystem and stakeholder managementStrong communications, including strong writing, presentations, and ability to efficiently synthesize materialsStrong program management and organizational skills, including analytical capability with experience analyzing data sets in Excel, Stata, R, or similar softwareTrack record of increasing responsibility and cultivating strong relationships with partner organizationsMust have authorization to work in the U.S.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The salary range for this role is $95,000.00 to $105,000.00 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.