Senior Program Officer, Agriculture
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 26, 2024
Job Description:
The FoundationWe are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty,
disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple
premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or
circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive
lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity
of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an
exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which
include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no
premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave,
foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and
opportunities to engage in several employee communities. As a
workplace, we're committed to creating an environment for you to
thrive both personally and professionally.The TeamThe Global Growth
& Opportunity (GGO) division works to catalyze sustainable and
transformative socioeconomic change. In the face of inequities and
market failures, GGO seeks to realize the potential of untapped
markets, and ensure that economic and social benefits reach
everyone. We focus on the areas of Agricultural Development;
Financial Services for the Poor; Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; and
Global Education. We seek solutions that are sustainable,
transformative, and inclusive with an eye toward applying
technology innovations as well as data and evidence to motivate
change in the world's developing countries.SummaryThe Agricultural
Development (Ag Dev) program aims to catalyze country-led inclusive
agricultural transformation by developing and scaling products,
services, policies, and system-wide innovations that benefit small
scale producers, empower women, and improve nutrition. We want
farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia to be empowered with
the knowledge, tools, and technologies to improve their livelihoods
and lift themselves and their nations out of poverty. This position
is a critical part of our Women's Empowerment (WE) portfolio, and
also supports the Nutritious Food Systems portfolio, both of which
sit within the Adaptive and Equitable Systems (A&E)
pillar.*This role is a limited-term position for 10 months.
Relocation will not be provided.The RoleThe primary responsibility
of this Senior Officer is to strategically develop and manage a
portfolio of investments (grants and contracts) within the WE team
focused on data, evidence, and implementation of gender
transformative programs within the agriculture sector. As a key
advisor for women's empowerment on the Ag Dev team, you will also
contribute to strategic initiatives and partner closely with the
A&E pillar to set overall strategy and goals for the pillar.
This is a 9-month limited term employment (LTE) position with a
start date of mid-July 2024 and will be based in Seattle.Core
Responsibilities
- Partner with foundation colleagues and external collaborators
to implement and assess the vision of the WE portfolio. Advance a
forward-looking strategy for WE and the whole of Ag Dev that
supports gender integration, emphasizes high-quality data and
evidence on WE, and prioritizes gender transformative
approaches.
- Develop and manage a complex portfolio of up to 10 investments
(grants and contracts) focused on women's empowerment, data and
evidence, nutritious food systems, and climate adaptation in the
agricultural sector.
- Provide technical support to the Ag Dev team and grantees on
integrating gender into programmatic and measurement work.
- Participate in working groups within the Ag Dev team and across
the foundation, including the M&E working group, the WE Data &
Evidence working group, and the Gender and Digital Community of
Practice, among others.
- Represent the foundation to key external audiences, as
appropriate.
- Regularly collaborate with grantees and other partners to
maximize the impact of projects and ensure grants are contributing
to strategy goals. This may include conducting site visits,
providing technical and operational guidance, and convening
meetings of key partners.
- Provide input and feedback on materials for Ag Dev's annual
strategy review, as well as leadership learning sessions.
- Serve as a champion for principles of equity and inclusion in
Ag Dev's strategy and programming, including a commitment to
cultivate equitable partnerships within our grantee and partner
community.ExperienceWe are looking for someone who enjoys solving
complex problems, is a natural collaborator, and has a deep
commitment to women's empowerment globally. We seek:
- Advanced degree in agriculture, gender equality, public policy,
or related field.
- 10+ years of relevant work experience in agricultural
development and/or women's empowerment.
- Recognized by the global professional community as a specialist
within the field of women's empowerment in agriculture and/or
gender equality.
- Exceptional track record of grant management with experience
working with a wide range of stakeholders, including private and
public sector actors.
- Understanding of effective examples of gender transformative
approaches within an agricultural context in Africa and/or
Asia
- Knowledge of the landscape of gender data efforts in
agriculture, as well as monitoring and evaluation methods and
concepts, including strong analytical skills, in agricultural
development and women's empowerment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to
effectively synthesize information to reach diverse audience and
build consensus.
- Comfortable in a wide range of cultural, geographic, and
operational situations, demonstrating culturally sensitive behavior
with a diverse range of people.
- Great teammate who can operate independently coupled with a
proven ability to work with flexibility, efficiency, and diplomacy
in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous residence or extensive work experience in a
Sub-Saharan African or Asia country or countries preferred,
especially Ag Dev's focus countries (Ethiopia, India, Kenya,
Nigeria).* Must be able to legally work in the country where this
position is located without visa sponsorship.* The salary range for
this role is $166,300 to $221,766 USD. We recognize high-wage
market differences in Seattle and Washington D.C., where our
offices are located. The range for this role in these locations is
$181,000 to $271,800 USD. As a mission-driven organization, we
strive to balance competitive pay with our mission. New hires
salaries are typically between the range minimum and the salary
range midpoint. Actual placement in the range will depend on a
candidate's job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as
evaluated during the interview process.Hiring RequirementsAs part
of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will
be contingent upon successful completion of a background
check.Candidate AccommodationsIf you require assistance due to a
disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit
a request .Inclusion StatementWe are dedicated to the belief that
all lives have equal value. We strive for a global and cultural
workplace that supports ever greater diversity, equity, and
inclusion - of voices, ideas, and approaches - and we support this
diversity through all our employment practices.All applicants and
employees who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of
opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age,
religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender
identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information,
veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity.
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Sammamish , Senior Program Officer, Agriculture, Other , Seattle, Washington
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