Project and Programme Management · Full-time
Direct employerSenior Program Assistant (LTE)

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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.