Program Officer

Job Description

Job Title: Program Officer
Location: Remote (Must be based in or near one of the following countries: Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, or Zimbabwe)
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Program Director

Salary: $65-75k USD

Be Part of Something Bigger. Help Change the Beginning of Life for Millions.

The Beginnings Fund is a philanthropic initiative created to accelerate maternal and newborn survival and prevent stillbirths in Africa by investing – in partnership with governments - in the products, people and systems required to sustainably improve care at scale. During its first five years, (2025-2030), Beginnings Fund will focus on Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Ghana, Lesotho, Uganda and Zimbabwe.

We’re looking for a Program Officer with sharp analytical skills, a passion for public health, and a commitment to impact. You’ll help shape and manage country-level investments that aim to transform maternal and newborn health outcomes by working hand-in-hand with governments, funders, and implementing partners. The Program Manager will work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external partners when needed and have a strong commitment to excellence.

What You’ll Do:

• Co-create and manage transformative health programs with a talented investment team.
• Design, monitor, and evaluate grant investments with rigor and creativity.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure our investments are data-driven and high-impact.
• Conduct due diligence, analyze budgets, and structure grants that deliver real change.
• Conduct data analyses and preparate presentations and reports including input on the Beginnings Fund annual report
• Travel to the field to monitor progress, assess challenges, and adapt strategies.

What You Bring:

• 5–7 years of experience in program design, grantmaking, or global health implementation.
• A business background with strong budgeting experience.
• Advanced degree in Public Health, Global Health, International Relations, or related field. Deep understanding of maternal and newborn health and African health systems.
• Stellar data analysis, Excel, communication, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, startup-like environments
• Flexible to travel 30–50% of the time, both locally and internationally; sometimes requires a quick turnaround time.
• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills.

What We Offer:

The Beginnings Fund offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience, along with opportunities for professional advancement within a small, collaborative, and dedicated team.

Why Join Us?
This is more than a job — it’s a mission. You’ll help shape a continent-wide movement to save lives at birth. You’ll work with inspiring colleagues. And you’ll be part of something with the potential to leave a lasting legacy.

If this sounds like the role for you, click here to view the entire job description and apply now to become part of the beginning of something extraordinary!

About the Organization

In Africa, every year over 182,000 mothers die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth, 950 thousand babies are stillborn, and there are 1.2 million newborn deaths. Global progress against maternal and newborn mortality has stalled in recent years, and most African countries are not on track to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals related to maternal and newborn survival.

The Beginnings Fund is a philanthropic initiative to accelerate maternal and newborn survival and prevent stillbirths in Africa by investing – in partnership with governments - in the products, people and systems required to sustainably improve care at scale. During its first five years, (2025-2030), Beginnings Fund will focus on Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Ghana, Lesotho, Uganda and Zimbabwe. Investments are developed and managed by an Africa-based Investment Team, led by a Nairobi-based CEO, who reports into an Investment Committee made up of the founding investors in Beginnings Fund.

The Beginnings Fund is fiscally sponsored by Global Impact.