Current openings at GiveDirectly

Location: This role is remote but candidates must be based in Goma, Monrovia, Kampala, Nairobi or potentially another location within or near the Central Africa time zone Role Overview: GiveDirectly is looking to hire a Flex Senior Manager to lead programming across countries in which we operate. In this role, you will be crucial in designing, launching, and managing new and existing programs. This is an opportunity to drive impact and innovation in the cash sector when cash is receiving unprecedented attention and interest in the public eye.  This role may focus more on work in fragile and conflict affected settings, such as DR Congo, advancing innovation in both development and humanitarian programs.  Travel: You will be expected to travel to any of GiveDirectly’s countries of operation, sometimes on short notice (e.g. a month) and sometimes spending extended periods of time there (multiple months).    Reports to: Regional Director Level: Senior Manager Responsibilities: Program management Own a rich project management plan and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure successful end-to-end execution Design operational models for new programs, including assessing trade-offs of different design decisions (e.g., targeting, eligibility, payments, follow-up) Define, track, and report programmatic and budgetary KPIs Dynamically identify risks (e.g. fraud, misconduct, brand risk etc) and mitigation plans Directly supervise multi-layered teams whose responsibilities include field team management, programs protocol definition and quality assurance, and maintaining high standards of service to last mile recipients Maintain high-quality relationships with donors and program partners Drive communication and alignment across a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including GD senior management, donors, operational partners, researchers, and payment providers Cultivate, enable, and grow exceptional talent, reinforce a strong team culture rooted in GD’s values Consolidate best practices across projects and country contexts and generate tools or guidance so our programs can continuously improve and evolve Other coordination and contribution to the overall success of programs e.g. coordination with other departments, driving recruitment, conducting quality spot checks   Required Skills and Experiences: 4-7+ years of work experience in a relevant  role  (implementing programs, management consulting, providing technical advisory services) Exceptional ability to work analytically through complex implementation questions & run robust analyses to inform decisions Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work with a diverse, multicultural,  and widely geographically distributed team Comfort in dynamic  environments, which may lack a pre-defined playbook for success and involve significant “learning by doing” and versatility  Ability to approach tasks with resourcefulness and to work in a highly self-directed and autonomous manner Experience living and working in fragile and conflict-affected contexts, including comfort traveling to high risk settings and responsibly adhering to security protocols.  Aptitude and curiosity to learn more technical aspects of cash transfer program design and related areas of social protection and humanitarian and development assistance Comfort navigating multiple software systems Good data analysis skills or willingness and aptitude to learn Professional working proficiency in French Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly Values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates who have personal or professional experience in the low-income and/or historically marginalized communities that we serve.   Desired Skills and Experiences Experience living and working Central Africa  Experience working in fragile and conflict-affected settings and/or in humanitarian programs Experience overseeing field teams and call centers   Compensation At GiveDirectly, we strive to pay our employees generously and equitably. We use an accredited third party salary aggregator to ensure that staff’s total compensation package (base compensation + bonus)  falls within the 75th percentile of similar roles, at similar organizations. We also have a no negotiation policy to ensure we are paying staff equitably across roles.  The Kenya base salary for this role is $77,500 This role is fully remote, so if you are not based in Kenya, we will share an estimated salary benchmark for the country you are based in during the hiring process.  Why work at GiveDirectly? At GiveDirectly, we work to ensure that you have everything you need to excel in your role and on your team, including: A positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement  A demonstrated commitment to helping all staff develop and grow A competitive salary A robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country) Flexible paid time off Desk allowance            #LI-REMOTE

Priority application deadline: Applications close February 23, but early applications heavily encouraged and will be processed as they are received.   GiveDirectly is seeking a strategic and results-driven VP, Programs to lead GiveDirectly’s global cash transfer programs.  This is an extraordinary opportunity for a seasoned programmatic and operations leader. At a time when the sector is grappling with multiple crises of conflict, poverty, and huge changes in the funding landscape, GiveDirectly is growing quickly (50%+ YoY growth in 2024 without including USAID), takes a technology first and evidence based approach, and is in a position to make bold bets and investments in ways to accelerate the end of extreme poverty. As VP, Programs you will be responsible for safely delivering $150m in cash transfers to people in poverty and crisis, managing a team of 600+, and working across 10+ countries from Malawi, to the DRC, Mozambique to the USA. You will ensure excellence in program design and execution, with attention to efficiency and scalability while maintaining our commitment to deliver cash directly and safely.  Location: This role is remote but must be able to work somewhere in between Central European and East African Timezones, with a preference for candidates based in one of our Africa offices.   What we’re looking for: An expert in programmatic delivery of cash in development and humanitarian contexts (particularly our operating countries in Africa), including understanding how operational delivery interacts with everything from government relations to fundraising, academic research to crisis management, the risks of fragile contexts to preventing fraud and safeguarding. Strategic judgment and nimble execution: able to see the big picture and operate at 30k feet for what’s most important, while in command of the details and able to operate in a lean, fast moving, entrepreneurial environment. Embody and set an example for GD values: we take our values incredibly seriously, and expect our leaders to embody, nurture and promote them in the way they work and the teams they build. An exceptional leader and manager; hire and develop top senior talent, while structuring and running an effective team and setting a high bar for performance.  Build and manage scalable systems; Able to design, implement and monitor operational delivery systems in highly variable operating contexts that are simple, scalable, data driven, efficient and technology forward in the way they work.   What you’ll do: Lead and develop high-performing teams – Hire, coach, and manage a team of 600+, including Regional Directors, Country Directors, cross-country staff and field officers, ensuring strong leadership, talent development, and high performance across GiveDirectly’s global programs. Oversee and scale program execution – Deliver $150M+ in cash transfers efficiently and safely, ensuring excellence in program design, financial oversight, risk management, and continuous operational improvements. Drive strategy and planning – Set and execute regional and global program priorities, advise the CEO on operational investments, and ensure alignment across teams like Program Tech, Finance, Security, and Fundraising. Strengthen governance and risk management – Ensure compliance with labor laws, donor requirements, and safeguarding policies while supporting crisis response, audits, and government relations. Expand GiveDirectly’s impact – Partner with research teams and external institutions to rigorously evaluate our impact, identify and pursue strategic partnerships, oversee new country expansions, and collaborate with research, product and fundraising teams to align opportunities with organizational priorities. Represent GiveDirectly externally – While this will not be the main focus of the role, there will be ongoing need to engage with key stakeholders, donors, and global forums to advocate for cash transfers, strengthen partnerships, and position GD as a leader in the sector. Travel: We expect the VP Programs will need to be prepared to travel 25% of the time, spending time with our teams in Africa and the US.   Compensation At GiveDirectly, we strive to pay our employees generously and equitably. We use an accredited third party salary aggregator to ensure that staff’s total compensation package (base compensation + bonus)  falls within the 75th percentile of similar roles, at similar organizations. We also have a no negotiation policy to ensure we are paying staff equitably across roles.  The United States salary for this role is $231,000. The Kenya base salary for this role is $200,000. If you are not based in the US or Kenya, we will share an estimated salary benchmark for the country you are based in during the hiring process.    Why work at GiveDirectly? At GiveDirectly, we work to ensure that you have everything you need to excel in your role and on your team, including: A positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement  A demonstrated commitment to helping all staff develop and grow A competitive salary, including bonus A robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country) Flexible paid time off Allowances for desk set-up and learning and development    #LI-REMOTE