Advisor, AI Global Policy & Advocacy

About Gates Foundation

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is the largest private foundation in the world, dedicated to fighting poverty, disease, and inequity globally. The foundation was established by Bill Gates and Melinda Gates with the core belief that every life has equal value, and that all people, regardless of identity or circumstances, should have the chance to lead healthy, productive lives. The foundation works in over 100 countries across multiple continents, addressing critical global challenges through strategic grantmaking and partnerships.

The foundation’s work spans two primary geographic focuses: in developing countries, it works with partners to create impactful solutions that enable people to take charge of their futures and achieve their full potential. In the United States, the foundation aims to ensure that everyone—especially those with the fewest resources—has access to the opportunities needed to succeed in school and life.

The organization is committed to identifying innovative solutions and supporting effective implementation of programs that address root causes of poverty and inequality. Based in Seattle, Washington, the foundation is led by CEO Mark Suzman under the direction of Bill Gates and the governing board. The organization employs thousands of professionals across its offices globally and is known for its competitive compensation packages and commitment to employee well‑being.

The foundation provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation‑paid retirement contributions, regional holidays, and opportunities for employees to engage in multiple employee communities. The organization is dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the global populations it serves.

The Global Policy and Advocacy (GPA) Division serves as the external affairs division of the Gates Foundation, with a mission to understand and shape the public policy debates affecting the foundation’s work. GPA builds support for the foundation’s major program and policy objectives and develops partnerships and alliances that advance the foundation’s objectives nationally and globally. The division spans North America;
Europe, Middle East & East Asia; the China Country Office;
Development Policy & Finance;
Philanthropic Partnerships; and Program Advocacy, with oversight for government relations globally. As the Advisor, AI Global Policy & Advocacy, you will lead GPA’s portfolio of cross‑cutting “AI for good” public goods, including field‑shaping work that benefits both the foundation and the wider ecosystem. You will bring coherence to GPA’s engagement on AI by coordinating efforts across teams within GPA and across the foundation, serving as a clear point of accountability and decision‑making for the AI public‑goods agenda.

Working in close partnership across the GPA division, the foundation’s AI Steering Committee (AISC), program strategy teams, regional and country offices, and Global Communications, you will ensure GPA engages strategically with the surge of new AI funding, coordinates external engagement, and mobilizes quickly to deliver high‑priority outputs. Over time, you will connect this public goods work to GPA’s broader AI strategy as it evolves.

You will bring sound judgment across funding and policy with the ability to convene senior internal and external stakeholders, set priorities, and move complex, cross‑cutting work forward in a fast‑moving space. This role reports to the Chief of Staff, GPA, and is a limited‑term position for 36 months. The foundation’s preference is for this role to be based in Seattle, WA or Washington,…