Summary

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation invests in creative thinkers and problem solvers working to ensure that people, communities, and the planet can flourish. Together with our partners, we are harnessing society’s collective capacity to solve our toughest problems — from the existential threat of climate change to persistent and pervasive inequities, to attacks on democracy itself. A nonpartisan philanthropy, the Hewlett Foundation has made grants in the U.S. and globally for nearly six decades based on an approach that emphasizes long-term support, collaboration, and trust.

Globally, we make grants to address longstanding and emerging challenges like our efforts to advance gender equity and governance, reimagine the economy and society, and reduce the growing threat of climate change. Our U.S. efforts prioritize strengthening democracy, advancing education for all, and supporting community-led conservation. In the San Francisco Bay Area we call home, we make grants to support meaningful artistic experiences in local communities and support regional foundations working on critical issues such as housing. All our grantmaking also invests in advancing racial justice and in strengthening the effectiveness of our grantees, as well as in philanthropy itself. The Hewlett Foundation’s assets are approximately $12.8 billion with annual awards of grants totaling more than $600 million.

The Gender Equity and Governance Program seeks a Program Officer for its Global Reproductive Equity (GRE) strategy as well as potential other areas of work within the program. This person will initially manage a portfolio of grants to organizations with the goal that women and girls in East Africa and Francophone West Africa, especially those facing the greatest barriers, are increasingly able to seek, access, and use comprehensive reproductive healthcare – inclusive of abortion care – to further their health, well-being, and life aspirations. The role may evolve over time to be inclusive of other areas of work in the gender, rights, governance and global development field.

The position is based in Menlo Park, California. Staff are currently expected to work from the Hewlett Foundation offices at least 2-3 times per week when they are not traveling. The salary range for this role is $195,000 - $223,000.

To Apply

To learn more about the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation please visit: www.hewlett.org.

This search is being led by Allison Kupfer Poteet, Alejandra Villa, and Robert Diggs of NPAG. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest, qualifications, and commitment to equity and transparency as a central tenet of effective grantmaking, along with their resume via NPAG’s candidate portal.

Prospective candidates may sign up to learn more via Microsoft Bookings. Nominations may be submitted via this link.

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation embraces the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion both internally, in our hiring process and organizational culture, and externally, in our grantmaking and related practices. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.