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, were committed to creating an environment for you to thrive both personally and professionally.

The Team

This role is a limited-term position for 36 months.

Your Role

The Senior Officer, International Compensation & Mobility is responsible for partnering on the execution and administration of international compensation, mobility and immigration programs across Africa, India, and other countries as assigned.

This role serves as a strategic partner to HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Legal, and regional leadership to ensure compensation and mobility practices are equitable, competitive, compliant, and aligned with organizational strategy. You will consult and provide expert guidance on cross-border compensation, international assignments, localization, and market benchmarking in complex and emerging markets.

The role is based in Nairobi, Kenya and requires deep knowledge of labor/compensation markets and regulatory environments across the African continent, as well as experience supporting India and other international locations.

What Youll Do

International Compensation Strategy & Advisory

Lead the development and implementation of country-specific compensation structures for non-managerial staff across the African continent, ensuring alignment with the global total rewards philosophy.

Conduct market benchmarking using third-party survey sources and local intelligence to ensure competitive positioning.

Provide guidance on salary structures, job architecture alignment, and pay equity analysis.

Partner with the headquarters-based compensation team to provide feedback and insights from multiple African and Indian markets.

Global Mobility & International Assignments

Consult with Regional HRPB and Regional leadership on international assignments and offers, ensuring alignment with the foundation’s strategic intent and practices.

Provide insights and feedback on mobility policies, including expatriate compensation, allowances, tax equalization, and localization frameworks.

Partner with external mobility, immigration, and tax vendors to ensure compliant and efficient delivery of service.

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compensation and mobility programs comply with local labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements across relevant countries.

Monitor regulatory changes on the African continent and in India and proactively assess impact.

Maintain clear documentation and governance standards.

Stakeholder Partnership & Leadership

Serve as the primary compensation and mobility advisor for multiple African countries and India for HR and business leaders.

Collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition on offer development.

Provide coaching and guidance to HR colleagues on complex compensation and mobility matters.

Contribute to global Total Rewards projects and policy harmonization efforts.

Lead or support regional reward-related change initiatives.

Your Experience

Progressive experience in international compensation and/or global mobility.

Demonstrated experience supporting multiple African countries; experience with India strongly preferred.

Strong knowledge of expatriate compensation models (balance sheet, localization, host-based, etc.).

Experience working in emerging and developing market contexts.

Familiarity with international labor law, tax considerations, and cross-border employment risk.

Experience partnering with senior stakeholders across regions.

Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills; ability to analyze data to support recommendations related to salary structure, compensation-related decision-making.

Professional certification (e.g., CCP, GRP, GMS) preferred.

Bachelors degree required; masters degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field preferred.

Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship.

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Hiring Requirements

As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Candidate Accommodations

Were committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for all candidates. If you have a disability or medical condition and need an accommodation at any stage of the application or interview processsuch as an ASL interpreter, alternative interview format, or physical accessibility supportwere happy to help. Please contact HR@gatesfoundation.org with the position number and a brief description of your accommodation needs. Requests will be handled confidentially.

Inclusion Statement

We are dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We strive for a global and cultural workplace that supports ever greater diversity, equity, and inclusion of voices, ideas, and approaches and we support this diversity through all our employment practices.

All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity.