Job Opportunity for Regional Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Partner at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in New Delhi, India

**Job Title:** Regional Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Partner

**Job Location:** New Delhi, India

**About the Company:**

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting poverty, disease, and inequity globally.  Founded on the principle that everyone deserves a chance at a healthy, productive life, the Foundation works collaboratively with businesses, governments, and other nonprofits to accelerate progress towards this goal.  The Foundation is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that reflects the global populations it serves and offers a comprehensive benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, paid family leave, and a foundation-paid retirement contribution.

**Job Description:**

The Regional DEI Partner serves as a DEI subject matter expert, providing guidance, advisory support, and execution assistance to senior leadership, key partners, and functional teams in India and China.  This role requires proactive collaboration to enhance the Foundation’s DEI strategic framework.  Based in New Delhi, the position reports to the Seattle-based Director, DEI.

**Responsibilities:**

* Serve as a DEI leader and subject matter expert, fostering an inclusive culture.

* Consult with and advise senior leadership on DEI implementation and progress.

* Provide subject matter expertise on all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

* Partner with leadership to embed DEI principles into talent management and investment processes.

* Identify and recommend effective DEI policies, initiatives, tools, and resources.

* Co-design and collaborate with stakeholder groups and the DEI Learning and Development team.

* Lead external consultants in developing and deploying resources.

* Maintain awareness of global DEI issues and trends.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

**Experience Required:**

* A degree in a relevant field.

* At least 10 years of experience in DEI or a related field in a senior role.

* Experience designing, implementing, and monitoring DEI tools, processes, learning agendas, and indicators.

* Experience facilitating staff and manager training and engagement initiatives.

* Ability to build trusted relationships with leaders and employees at all levels.

* Strong critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.

* Ability to connect DEI to organizational goals.

* Proven ability to manage a significant workload and drive complex projects to completion.

* Data analysis and synthesis skills with the ability to create insightful narratives.

* Understanding of and ability to influence the design of operational processes (e.g., talent management, grant making).

* Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, collaborative environment.

* Excellent interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and the ability to influence diverse individuals.

* Effective communication and change management skills.

* Ability to adapt DEI expertise across multiple geographies and cultural contexts.

* Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

* Legal authorization to work in India without visa sponsorship.

**Other Attributes:**

* Comfort in diverse cultural and operational situations, demonstrating cultural sensitivity.

* Deep commitment to development issues and high standards of personal integrity.