Advisor, AI Global Policy – Advocacy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Oversee GPA’s collection of cross-cutting initiatives focused on “AI for good” public goods.

• Facilitate AI collaboration throughout GPA and the wider foundation.

• Act as a definitive point of accountability and decision-making for the AI public goods agenda.

• Create an operational rhythm and decision-making framework for AI public goods.

• Propel public goods deliverables from inception to completion.

• Organize and integrate efforts across GPA teams.

• Shape, manage, and communicate the foundation’s stance on AI.

• Synchronize public-facing AI messaging across Global Communications, program teams, and GPA.

• Refine and connect AI-related content, examples, and proof points for key influence channels and decision-makers.

• Monitor the AI funding landscape among philanthropies, multilaterals, DFIs, corporate sponsors, domestic sources, and emerging AI funding sources.

• Prioritize lists of potential funding opportunities and align them with capital sources and uses.

• Establish prospective fundraising objectives linked to significant moments.

• Develop a structured taxonomy of the AI policy landscape and drive prioritization of engagement.

• Convert policy priorities into actionable policy objectives.

• Manage foundation representation at pivotal AI summits and gatherings.

• Define goals for gatherings in relation to policy and funding objectives.

• Provide support and surge capacity for high-priority announcements through clear ownership in delivery.

• Assemble and align senior internal and external stakeholders.

• Report directly to the Chief of Staff, GPA.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive substantive knowledge in artificial intelligence, including foundational models, AI policy and advocacy, model development and deployment, open-source ecosystems, safety and governance, as well as implications for public policy and global development.

• Proven experience in translating AI expertise into strategic, policy, investment, or execution decisions.

• Capability to evaluate geopolitical trends, pinpoint emerging risks and opportunities, and engage effectively with leading researchers, technology firms, policymakers, and practitioners.

• Demonstrated skill in providing structure, clarity, and momentum to complex, rapidly changing work, including cross-team and cross-functional coordination.

• Strong judgment in funding/philanthropic and policy areas.

• Background in global health, development, or related policy, financing, or philanthropy.

• Familiarity with donor funding, multilateral organizations, or grantmaking processes.

• In-depth understanding of the AI landscape and its significance for global development.

• Proven ability to thrive in large, matrixed organizations while fostering trusted relationships and coalitions.

• Outstanding communication and synthesis abilities.

• An advanced degree or equivalent demonstrated experience, ideally in international development, law, public policy, or a related field.

• Must possess unrestricted work authorization in the country where this position is based.

• Successful completion of a background check is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with no premiums.

• Generous paid time off.

• Paid family leave.

• Foundation-funded retirement contributions.

• Regional holidays.

• Opportunities to participate in various employee communities.

• Inclusive and accessible hiring process.

• Confidential support for disability and medical accommodations.