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Project and Programme Management · Full-time

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Senior Program Assistant (LTE)

Gates Foundation

NairobiSenior · Not statedCloses Saturday, 14 November 2026, 23:59 EATChecked 13 Nov 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

The Gates Foundation is hiring a Senior Program Assistant for a full-time role based in Nairobi, Kenya. This limited-term position suits experienced administrative professionals who can support senior leaders and manage complex schedules and communications.

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What you will do

  • Manage complex calendars for multiple principals, including director-level staff, coordinating meetings across time zones and resolving conflicts.
  • Handle high-level communications and correspondence with internal and external stakeholders, including government officials.
  • Organize and support team events, meetings, retreats, and field visits, managing logistics and materials preparation.
  • Manage travel arrangements, visas, passports, and on-the-ground logistics for leadership trips.
  • Process expenses and reimbursements for principals.
  • Support team coordination by sharing cross-team context, mentoring new assistants, and leading assistant community activities.
  • Communicate proactively and discreetly to support informed decision-making and maintain strong relationships with partners.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Intermediate experience supporting senior management or executives in an administrative role.
  • Experience managing high-level delegation trips, including travel and logistics.
  • Strong knowledge of organisational mission, values, culture, and business strategies.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and communicate decisions clearly.
  • Experience building relationships and gaining trust within teams and with external partners.
  • Familiarity with MS Office suite, especially Outlook and Teams; experience with AI tools like CoPilot and Chat GPT is strongly preferred.
  • Must be legally eligible to work in Kenya without visa sponsorship.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting your application before Saturday, 14 November 2026.

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