Deputy Director, AI Delivery & Government Partnerships-Africa
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationNairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
Posted March 20, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world.
Job Description
The Deputy Director, AI Delivery & Government Partnerships-Africa will lead the Foundation’s AI agenda across Africa, translating modern AI capabilities into trusted, practical, and cost-effective programs that measurably improve outcomes for underserved populations in low- and middle-income country (LMIC) contexts.
Requirements
- 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in large-scale digital, AI, or data-enabled programs
- Proven ability to translate complex technology into institutional adoption
- Demonstrated track record of building and sustaining partnerships with governments and public institutions
- Strong program leadership capabilities: defining OKRs, managing multi-stakeholder budgets, building delivery plans, and generating credible evidence of impact
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums
- Generous paid time off
- Paid family leave
- Foundation-paid retirement contribution
- Regional holidays
- Opportunities to engage in several employee communities