Senior Program Assistant (LTE)

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is hiring for the Senior Program Assistant (LTE) position in Nairobi. This is a full time, senior level role. Qualification level: Bachelors. We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Applications close on 15 November 2026.

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.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support by anticipating and managing competing priorities
• Manage complex, high-level emails, track priorities and actions on behalf of the director, and assist with administrative tasks and special projects as needed
• Manage expense processing and reimbursements for principals
• Manage correspondence with government officials for meetings
• Manage key contact list of partners and government members
• Provide comprehensive support to multiple principals, including a director level

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Broad knowledge of the mission, values, resources, culture, systems, and business strategies
• Ability to prioritize effectively, utilize time precisely, communicate decisions and process to execution in a clear effective manner
• Knowledge of how to best make decisions on behalf of leaders, speaking in…

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