salary - $100,000 – $125,000 (commensurate with experience)
remote type - Onsite (full-time, in-office)
location - Washington, DC, United States (Office in Chevy Chase, Maryland near Friendship Heights Metro)
time type - Full Time
experience level - Mid to Senior (5–10 years)
About the Howard G. Buffett Foundation
Founded in 1999, the Foundation operates as risk-tolerant philanthropic capital, deploying over $650M annually to tackle some of the world’s toughest challenges.
Core focus areas:
Food security and agricultural systems
Conflict mitigation and post-war recovery
Combating human trafficking
Active across:
United States, Ukraine, Latin America, and multiple African countries
This is not passive philanthropy. It is high-stakes, field-informed intervention work.
The Opportunity
This role sits at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and real-world execution.
You are not just reviewing grants. You are shaping them, stress-testing them, and ensuring they survive in volatile environments.
Expect ambiguity. Expect complexity. Expect impact.
What You’ll Do
Grant Strategy & Analysis
Evaluate project concepts and grant proposals with a critical, analytical lens
Conduct due diligence, contextual research, and risk assessment
Develop strategic recommendations for funding decisions
Portfolio & Program Management
Manage a portfolio of grants and partnerships end-to-end
Identify implementation risks and solve operational bottlenecks
Monitor evolving humanitarian and geopolitical contexts
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with NGOs, governments, and private sector partners
Act as a key point of contact for grantees
Build and maintain high-trust external relationships
Field & Impact Oversight
Assess program performance and impact
Strengthen effectiveness through data-driven recommendations
Support on-the-ground learning and adaptive strategy
Internal Strategy & Communications
Produce briefing notes, reports, and leadership memos
Support communications and strategic updates
Translate complex data into clear decision-making insights
What They’re Looking For
You are analytical, composed under pressure, and strategically sharp.
Core qualifications:
Master’s degree and or 5–10 years of relevant experience
Background in international development, philanthropy, or private sector strategy
Strong budget analysis and financial assessment skills
Exceptional writing and communication ability
Proven project management from concept to execution
Ability to synthesize complex information quickly
Preferred Edge
Experience in Ukraine, Central or South America
Expertise in:
Food security and agriculture
Economic resilience and livelihoods
Infrastructure and recovery systems
Systems change involving private sector actors
Field experience in conflict or fragile settings
Spanish or Ukrainian language proficiency
Key Details
Full-time, in-office role
Located near Friendship Heights Metro
Up to 20% international travel, including complex environments
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Why This Role Matters
This is where capital meets consequence.
Every decision you make can influence:
Food systems for vulnerable populations
Stability in conflict-affected regions
Economic survival for entire communities
This is not theoretical impact.
It is operational, immediate, and global.
Apply
Subject line: HGBF Program Officer Position
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