Senior Officer, Philanthropic Partnerships – India
Quick answer
The Gates Foundation is hiring a senior officer, philanthropic partnerships – India (based in New Delhi) to manage strategic philanthropic partnerships, support partner engagement, and contribute to the strengthening of the philanthropic ecosystem in India. The role requires a Master's degree, 10+ years of relevant experience, and excellent communication skills. Applications accepted until September 15, 2026.
- Role
- Senior Officer, Philanthropic Partnerships – India
- Organization
- The Gates Foundation
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Gates Foundation is seeking a Senior Officer, Philanthropic Partnerships – India to support the development, execution, and management of strategic philanthropic partnerships in India. The role involves managing a portfolio of grants, supporting partner engagement, and contributing to the strengthening of the philanthropic ecosystem in India.
What you'll do
- Lead the cultivation, structuring, and stewardship of partnerships with India-based philanthropists, corporate and private foundations, CSR leaders, and peer institutions.
- Support the design and operationalization of collaborative platforms, pooled initiatives, and partnership vehicles aligned with Gates Foundation priorities.
- Manage a select portfolio of partnership-related grants, including proposal drafting, progress reviews, budget tracking, and assessment of results.
- Contribute to efforts that strengthen India’s philanthropic ecosystem, including landscape analyses of philanthropies, intermediaries, and networks working on global health and global growth and opportunity.
- Work closely with India Country Office teams, regional strategy leads, and global program teams to align partnership opportunities with program priorities.
What it takes
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience in public policy, business, development, finance, or a related field
- Approximately 10+ years of relevant experience in philanthropy, partnerships, strategy, development, consulting, or adjacent fields
- Experience working with Indian philanthropists, CSR leaders, foundations, intermediaries, or social impact organizations
- Understanding of global health and/or development issues
- Experience engaging multiple stakeholders across sectors in India
- Strong relationship-management and partnership-execution skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
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.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in New Delhi, India.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master’s degree, 10+ years of relevant experience, and experience working with Indian philanthropists and CSR leaders.
How do I apply?
Applications are accepted until 5 PM Pacific Time (US) on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Please apply through the official application process on the Gates Foundation website.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Gates Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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