The Foundation
We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities. As a workplace, we’re committed to creating an setting for you to thrive both personally and professionally.

The Team
The India Country Office (ICO) is part of the Africa & India Offices Division (AIO). We work closely with India’s central and state governments, and partner with community-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, academic and research institutions, the private sector,



and development partners to advance our shared objectives. Our strong networks and ability to convene intellectual and technical resources globally and across sectors enable us to respond effectively to emerging and complex challenges.

In India, our work focuses on key priorities that shape the future of the country’s most vulnerable communities, including reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health and nutrition; urban sanitation; agricultural development; women’s economic empowerment; digital public infrastructure and digital financial inclusion, across several states in the country.

Your Role
The Deputy Director – Strategy, Planning & Management and Measurement, Learning & Evaluation (DD-SPM & MLE) is the ICO’s analytical and operational backbone – the senior leader accountable for evidence-based strategy, portfolio performance, risk management, and measurement across the India program. The role serves as

📌 Deputy Director – Strategy, Planning (New Delhi)
🏢 Gates Foundation
📍 New Delhi