William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Program Officer, Global Reproductive Equity (Hybrid)
William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Menlo Park, California, United States, 94029
Program Officer, Global Reproductive Equity (Hybrid)
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation is a nonpartisan, global philanthropy committed to helping people, communities, and the planet flourish. The Gender Equity and Governance Program (GEG) seeks a Program Officer to lead its Global Reproductive Equity (GRE) strategy, which focuses on ensuring that all people—especially women and girls in East Africa and Francophone West Africa—can access comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including safe and legal abortion care.
About the Program The GEG supports people—especially young people, women, and girls—to advocate for their needs and shape their futures. The program operates across five interconnected strategies: Global Reproductive Equity; U.S. Reproductive Equity; Women’s Economic Empowerment; Inclusive Governance; and Evidence-Informed Policymaking.
Key Responsibilities
Grantmaking & Strategy Implementation: Manage and evolve a portfolio of grants aligned with the GRE strategy, support the transition to refreshed programming, and contribute to strategy development, learning, and evaluation.
Field Building & Ecosystem Strengthening: Engage with diverse actors—grantee partners, funders, researchers, advocates—to assess needs, identify gaps, and promote collaboration. Commission research and learning initiatives to explore catalytic approaches.
Partner Support & Capacity Strengthening: Build trust-based relationships with grantee partners and identify opportunities to support organizational resilience and amplify their work through storytelling, convening, and connection.
Cross-Program & Cross-Foundation Collaboration: Work with colleagues across the GEG Program and the foundation to identify shared learning opportunities and foster a healthy, inclusive organizational culture.
Knowledge Sharing & Influence: Represent the foundation in donor collaboratives and philanthropic fora. Share insights through speaking engagements and other platforms to elevate grantee voices and field learnings.
Qualifications
8–10 years of experience in global development, health, or reproductive rights, especially in African contexts.
Lived or professional experience in Francophone West Africa and/or East Africa.
Comfort working on abortion rights and navigating diverse perspectives with diplomacy.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills across cultures and sectors.
A commitment to equity, inclusion, and justice in your work.
Working proficiency in French (fluency preferred).
Experience with civil society organizations, grassroots movements, and advocacy networks.
Familiarity with philanthropic practice centered on trust, equity, and feminist principles.
Work Environment & Travel
Based in Menlo Park, CA, with hybrid work expectations (2–3 days/week in office).
Flexibility to work remotely for up to 4 weeks/year.
Travel up to 35% of the time, primarily to East and West Africa.
Compensation & Benefits The Hewlett Foundation offers a generous total compensation package that emphasizes both base salary and comprehensive benefits. The salary range for this role is $195,000–$223,000. Program Officers serve for an eight-year term and the position is exempt and full-time.
Application Instructions Please indicate you saw this position on Globaljobs.org when applying.
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About the Program The GEG supports people—especially young people, women, and girls—to advocate for their needs and shape their futures. The program operates across five interconnected strategies: Global Reproductive Equity; U.S. Reproductive Equity; Women’s Economic Empowerment; Inclusive Governance; and Evidence-Informed Policymaking.
Key Responsibilities
Grantmaking & Strategy Implementation: Manage and evolve a portfolio of grants aligned with the GRE strategy, support the transition to refreshed programming, and contribute to strategy development, learning, and evaluation.
Field Building & Ecosystem Strengthening: Engage with diverse actors—grantee partners, funders, researchers, advocates—to assess needs, identify gaps, and promote collaboration. Commission research and learning initiatives to explore catalytic approaches.
Partner Support & Capacity Strengthening: Build trust-based relationships with grantee partners and identify opportunities to support organizational resilience and amplify their work through storytelling, convening, and connection.
Cross-Program & Cross-Foundation Collaboration: Work with colleagues across the GEG Program and the foundation to identify shared learning opportunities and foster a healthy, inclusive organizational culture.
Knowledge Sharing & Influence: Represent the foundation in donor collaboratives and philanthropic fora. Share insights through speaking engagements and other platforms to elevate grantee voices and field learnings.
Qualifications
8–10 years of experience in global development, health, or reproductive rights, especially in African contexts.
Lived or professional experience in Francophone West Africa and/or East Africa.
Comfort working on abortion rights and navigating diverse perspectives with diplomacy.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills across cultures and sectors.
A commitment to equity, inclusion, and justice in your work.
Working proficiency in French (fluency preferred).
Experience with civil society organizations, grassroots movements, and advocacy networks.
Familiarity with philanthropic practice centered on trust, equity, and feminist principles.
Work Environment & Travel
Based in Menlo Park, CA, with hybrid work expectations (2–3 days/week in office).
Flexibility to work remotely for up to 4 weeks/year.
Travel up to 35% of the time, primarily to East and West Africa.
Compensation & Benefits The Hewlett Foundation offers a generous total compensation package that emphasizes both base salary and comprehensive benefits. The salary range for this role is $195,000–$223,000. Program Officers serve for an eight-year term and the position is exempt and full-time.
Application Instructions Please indicate you saw this position on Globaljobs.org when applying.
Apply Now
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