Sr. Program Officer - Digital Communications, Engagement, And Production

Founded with the mission of Scholarship and Science for Social Change, the William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health has been a trailblazer for innovation in the fields of family planning, reproductive health, and population dynamics for more than 20 years. The Institute has a strong track record of positive impact - whether through its support of local partner capacity or translating science and evidence into policies, programs, and practice.
Its continued success hinges on the Institute's reliance on an expansive global network. Of the more than 370 institutions and local governments the Institute has partnered with since its establishment in 1999, more than 90% are based in the global south. This network allows the Institute to use a synergistic approach to create positive disruptions through its Global Programs.
The Institute features a dynamic, innovative working environment, with opportunities to work with established and emerging leaders across the globe in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender equity research, advocacy, and program implementation to contribute at a high level to sustainable, positive change for women and men, communities, and countries. Together with locally based partners across Africa and Southeast Asia, the Institute identifies and acts on ideas with the greatest promise to advance universal, equitable access to SRHR.
For more information about the Institute, it's global programs and platforms, please visit www.gatesinstitute.org.
The W. H. Gates Institute's Anchor Team is dedicated to ensuring the achievement of the Institute's overarching strategic objectives under its five global programs (with gender equity cutting across all of these), especially through the successful execution of the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) platform activities which significantly contribute to the goals of each global program. Since 2009, the ICFP has served as a strategic inflection point for the global reproductive health community, providing a global stage for countries, organizations, and individuals to make important commitments and celebrate achievements as the world's largest scientific conference on family planning and reproductive health. ICFP is a platform for researchers, advocates, governments, and communities; a movement towards achieving access to family planning for all; and a growing community guided by the spirit of partnership, inclusivity, innovation and scientific rigor. This role will play an integral part in the successful planning and execution of ICFP communications and virtual and in-person meetings and events - culminating with the 5,000-person, hybrid, scientific conference in late 2025 in Africa or Latin America - which will contribute significantly to the Institute's accomplishment of its major goals.
We are seeking aSr. Program Officer-Digital Communications, Engagement, and Productionwho will manage the growing digital communication needs of the W.H. Gates Institute, especially as the Institue's platform approach is solidified, the size of the International Conference on Family Planning community continues to grow, and the requirements for engagement on all levels becomes more sophisticated. Taking a more strategic approach is essential to communicating with our virtual audiences in meaningful and impactful ways.
This position will serve as the Digital Communications and engagement lead for W.H. Gates Institute (WHGI) platforms, including co-production of International Conference on Family Planning 2025 (ICFP) and the on-going programming of the Family Planning News Network (FPNN).
This position will be at the forefront of steering and monetizing the Institute's digital communication and engagement initiatives as well as being responsible for the identification, development, and management of the mix of digital content, platforms, and approaches to cater to WHGI's growing platform needs to engage broader communities. This position will prioritize developing cutting-edge solutions and help to stay up-to-date on digital trends to help ensure that the Institute's overall strategic goals are met.
This job will require travel to the 2025 ICFP and may require other domestic and international travel.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Communications, Planning, and Leadership

• Digital Communication Planning: Provide support to the multiple W.H. Gates Institute platforms with strategic digital communication support.
• WHGI-wide Virtual Event Strategy: Develop an Institute-wide solution to hosting virtual events.
• ICFP 2025 Digital Strategy and Hybrid Conference Planning: Develop and operationalize a digital strategy for ICFP 2025, including live streaming, video, social engagement, branding, and operationalizing a hybrid conference model.
• Cross-platform Pollination Programming: Develop strategies that facilitate seamless cross-platform communications and operationalization of a unified and shared cross-platform vision.
• Platform Solutions and Recommendations: Provide recommendations and solutions to W.H. Gates Institute platforms.
• Leadership and Management: Lead and manage various project and technical teams when necessary, including ICFP 2025 video production and content teams.
• Monetization Strategy for Digital Products: Work closely with the Director of New Business Development and ICFP Secretariat to create a strategy to monetize digital programming and opportunities. (ie. Live Stage Sponsors, FPNN Original Programming, etc.)

Digital / Technical Platforms

• Digital Platform Mix: Identify the appropriate digital mix of platforms to support WHGI's digital communication needs, across programs.
• ICFP 2025 Streaming Platform: Identify a live streaming platform to fulfill the Live Streaming strategy for ICFP 2025.
• Video Production Platform(s): Identify and implement a video production platform to aid in the production of FPNN, ICFP, and WHGI virtual programming.

Digital/Virtual Content Development & Production

• Capturing Community Contributions: Develop and implement an approach to documenting the work, success, and learnings of the broader FP Community, including journalist reporting trips, community documentaries, plenary opening videos (with journalists), and other strategic projects.
• WHGI virtual event strategy: Develop and manage the approach to virtual events and content across WHGI.
• ICFP 2025 Livestreaming Strategy: Develop the ICFP 2025 Livestreaming Strategy including an approach to implementation for content, engagement, and digital/technology solutions.
• ICFP Live Stage Production: Serve as a Co-Producer for the 2025 ICFP Live Stage, with a focus on FPNN News production.
• FPNN Original Content: Develop and maintain a content production strategy that includes content series, webinars, and coverage packages (ie. Trailblazer News, The Pulse with Dr. T, Commitment Watch, Anchor report, The Wrap, et. )
• Partner Programming: Work with partners to develop and distribute partner-led programming.
• Video Production Strategy: Develop and maintain a W.H. Gates Institute video production strategy that supports a cross-communications approach to raising awareness about various WHGI-affiliated outcomes.

Community Management (FPNN/ICFP 2025 Journalists)

• FPNN Community Management: Lead, grow and engage the communities associated with FPNN including journalists, partners and funders.
• ICFP Community Engagement Support: Support the management and engagement of the ICFP / FP communities including content and technical production tasks.
• Movement Building Support: Develop a refreshed approach to movement building and community engagement/branding to grow our various channel lists and reach.
• Media Fellow Strategy: Develop and support the management of the ICFP Media Scholar/Fellowship strategy.

Partnerships, Sponsorships and Fundraising

• Partnerships: Develop an approach to building partnerships around content, community engagement, distribution, and technical information.
• Sponsorships: Support the Director of New Business Development and Sr. Program Officer II in identifying sponsorship opportunities through FPNN and ICFP 2025 activities.
• Fellowships: Work with the broader team to develop an approach to fund fellowships for 2025.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a related field.
• Five years related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive digital media, communications, and conference experience within the SRHR/public health sector.

Classified Title: Sr. Program Officer
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Sr. Program Officer - Digital Communications, Engagement, and Production
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MF
Starting Salary Range: Min $74,400 - Max $130,400 Annually (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Other flexible as dictated by International work
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: PFRH Gates Institute
Personnel area: School of Public Health
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