Deputy Director, Strategy, Planning and Management - Gender Equality

Location: Seattle, WA, United States; up to 20% domestic and international travel.

Salary: $238,400–$369,400 USD; $262,200–$406,400 USD in Seattle and Washington D.C.

Company

hirify.global is a global nonprofit focused on reducing poverty, disease, and inequity, with the Gender Equality Division working to improve health, economic opportunity, leadership, and agency for women and girls in Africa and South Asia.

What you will do

• Lead strategy refinement, annual planning, goal setting, performance tracking, risk identification, and strategic measurement for the DATA and ALAWL teams.
• Manage integrated business planning across strategy, talent, operations, resources, budgets, investment pipelines, and portfolios.
• Coordinate with FP&A, Grants & Contract Services, Legal, program managers, program officers, regional offices, and cross-foundation teams.
• Advise Directors and Leadership Teams on strategic direction, investment decisions, major grants, trade-offs, organizational culture, and cross-foundation partnerships.
• Lead and develop Strategy, Planning, and Management staff, including full-time and contingent workers, while supporting workforce planning and DEI objectives.
• Improve business processes and decision-making through AI, automation, digital tools, continuous improvement, and change management.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in business strategy, development, or general management, ideally in top-tier consulting or senior roles at large international organizations.
• Expertise in strategy development, implementation, and performance management systems.
• Knowledge of global health data systems, AI and digital connectivity, research methods, economic evaluation, and/or norms and culture user insights.
• Strong systems thinking, problem-solving, strategic planning, and ability to communicate complex frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in highly matrixed organizations, building alignment across diverse partners, and delivering through influence rather than formal authority.
• Experience leading, coaching, recruiting, developing, and managing teams; strong project management experience across high-profile, cross-functional workstreams.
• Ability to create clarity, support informed decisions, manage resource trade-offs, build relationships, resolve conflicts, and mobilize people across teams.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial, culturally competent, and comfortable moving between critical thinking and hands-on execution in diverse, multicultural settings.
• Clear and compelling communication skills; familiarity with South Asia, East Africa, West Africa, and/or international development is preferred. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check.

Nice to have

• In-country experience and/or grant-making experience.
• Familiarity with South Asia, East Africa, West Africa, and/or international development.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment at a mission-driven global nonprofit.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums.
• Generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contributions, and regional holidays.
• Inclusive workplace with employee communities and support for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Accommodation support is available during the hiring process for candidates with disabilities or medical conditions.

Hiring process

• Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a background check.
• Accommodation requests can be submitted to HR@gatesfoundation.org with the position number and a brief description of the required support.