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About GiveDirectly
What if the most effective way to fight poverty was also the simplest: give people money and trust them to decide what they need?
Since 2011, GiveDirectly has proven that idea at scale. We’ve delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty and crisis across 15 countries, and rigorous research shows the results: healthier kids, stronger businesses, sturdier homes, and more resilient families and local economies. Cash is now widely recognized as one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid.
Our ambition goes beyond our own programs. We want cash to become the benchmark for aid, much as the index fund became the benchmark for investing, so that every aid dollar is held to one question:
is this doing more good than giving the money directly to people living in poverty?
We’re growing fast, and this is a rare and important moment to join.
We expect to hit $1B in revenue in 2026 with significant growth forecast for 2027. At the same time we are building a new technology stack and operating model designed for a roughly 10x change in scale, and we are actively pursuing partnerships with major funders to move even more money in bigger ways, to people who need it. We are known for our extensive integration of technology into field processes; our quantitative approach to performance measurement; and our commitment to rigorous, independent, experimental evaluation of our impact, with multiple Randomized Control Trials completed and others in progress.
How we work
Our team spans 20+ countries and 69 languages. Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We expect high ownership and give people real responsibility early. Our values are central to how we hire, work, and grow, and they are deliberately opinionated:
Recipients first.
Recipients’ preferences come before those of donors or ourselves.
Team next.
We optimize for organizational success, not individual success.
Be proactively candid.
We say what we believe and share information openly.
Create positive energy.
We aim to be a source of energy for colleagues, not a drain.
Think rigorously; act quickly.
We reason from first principles, then act rather than debate.
Know yourself and grow.
We own our imperfections and seek feedback to grow.
Accept reality. Propose solutions.
We focus on what can change and bring solutions, not just problems.
Be productively ambitious.
We take risks for step-change impact, not incremental progress.
If they describe how you like to work and they energize you, this could be a great fit.
Want to learn more? Read and listen:
We are one of
Time100’s
Most Influential Companies of 2026, and our work has been covered by
The Economist
,
NPR
,
TED
, and
The Washington Post
. We're now preparing to deliver billions of dollars a year to people in extreme poverty, if funding allows.
Read our CEO's essay
on what that will take.
About this role:
Are you an experienced engineer at the stage of your career where, above all, you want to do good?
This role is about using engineering to support fundraising: delighting our donors; helping our fundraisers; getting donations recorded and safely started on their journey to our recipients; telling donors and the public about what happens to their gifts. A bit of website development. A lot of plumbing.
The good news about
this
position:
You will make a difference to people in extreme poverty
You will work independently, with few constraints
You will work directly with lovely people from across our fundraising teams
The trade-offs:
There is only one other fundraising engineer and mostly you will be working on your own
Our technology is a mixture of boring (Laravel, PHP, plain JS, HTML and CSS) and legacy (Salesforce, Wordpress, wrangling CSV files sent by our partners)
We're growing, but this is a role for someone who values depth and impact over a fast title ladder.
The maybe good maybe bad news about the role depending on who you are:
We are all in on AI where it allows us to get more $ to people in extreme poverty
If you want a role where you will be part of a bigger engineering team, working in Python or working on more complex tasks, then please take a look at our
other engineering roles
.
This role is right for you if:
You care about our mission
You agree with
our values
You have the right to work in one of the countries we're able to hire from (you can check the current list
here
).
You're happy working remotely, and taking meetings across East Africa Time and US Eastern Time.
You are happy to travel to meet your colleagues in the US, Europe and Africa a few weeks a year
You are fluent in English
You have 4+ years of engineering experience
You're happy working autonomously: defining what needs doing, doing it, getting it tested and launched, fixing the bugs, and hustling to make progress every day.
You're comfortable being on-call on peak donation days (Giving Tuesday and the last weeks of the year), including owning an incident: working out what matters, communicating with fundraisers, and debugging on legacy and others' code, sometimes when no other engineers are available.
You are happy with our boring and legacy technologies (Laravel, PHP, plain JS, HTML, CSS, Salesforce, Wordpress, SQL, wrangling csv files etc). You don’t have to be experienced in all of them, but you do have to be genuinely happy to use them (many engineers are not…).
You are happy and skilled at working directly with non-engineers on messy, poorly defined, rapidly changing, sometimes boring tasks
Compensation
At GiveDirectly, we strive to pay our employees generously and equitably. We use an accredited third party salary aggregator to calculate what we believe to be competitive pay based on role, location, and cost of living. We also have a no negotiation policy to ensure we are paying staff equitably across roles. Read more about our compensation philosophy
here
.
Unless otherwise noted, the benefits stipend may be used to cover benefits or taken as additional taxable income.
United States
Base Salary:
$181,130
Bonus at Target Performance:
15% (~$27,170, with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization's current performance multiplier, this amount would be ~$31,789 in 2025)
Estimated Total Compensation at Target:
$208,300+
Annual Benefits Stipend:
$21,393
United Kingdom
Base Salary:
£124,370
Bonus at Target Performance:
15% (~£18,656, with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization's current performance multiplier, this amount would be ~£21,827 in 2025)
Estimated Total Compensation at Target:
£143,026+
Annual Benefits Stipend:
£2,760
Kenya
Base Salary:
$112,350
Bonus at Target Performance:
15% (~$16,853, with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization's current performance multiplier, this amount would be ~$19,717 in 2025)
Estimated Total Compensation at Target:
$129,203+
Annual Benefits Stipend:
$8,453
This role is fully remote, so if you are not based in the US, UK 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)
Unlimited PTO (that we encourage staff to take!)
Desk allowance and flexible work location
About this specific hiring process
Take-home coding assignment
Live Coding (60 mins)
Systems Design (60 mins)
Project Deep Dive + Behavioral (60 mins)
*It’s possible that there will be adjustments to this interview process. Any changes will be communicated to you during the process.
#LI-REMOTE
Working at GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Flagging for US applicants:
We invite you to "
Know Your Rights
" as an applicant.
Commitment to Safeguarding
As a global organization working with communities to eliminate extreme poverty, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the
Misconduct Disclosure Scheme
, and will systematically check with previous employers about any abuse or misconduct related matters involving potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.
These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we work with, and prevent abuse to our recipients and staff.
**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect people and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance when it comes to preventing, reporting, or responding to any form of abuse or exploitation.” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**
Reasonable Accommodations
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the role, please email us at careers@givedirectly.org with the email subject “Accommodation Needed”. We will work with you to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to support your needs.
Want to put your best foot forward on your GiveDirectly application?
Take a look at our
Candidate Application Prep Guide
!
Referrals
Know the right person for this role? Please consider
referring them
. We offer a reward of $3,000 for a Senior Manager or above role, and $500 for a Manager role, paid if we end up hiring your referral. Thank you for sending great people our way!
Location: Remote
About GiveDirectly
What if the most effective way to fight poverty was also the simplest: give people money and trust them to decide what they need?
Since 2011, GiveDirectly has proven that idea at scale. We’ve delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty and crisis across 15 countries, and rigorous research shows the results: healthier kids, stronger businesses, sturdier homes, and more resilient families and local economies. Cash is now widely recognized as one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid.
Our ambition goes beyond our own programs. We want cash to become the benchmark for aid, much as the index fund became the benchmark for investing, so that every aid dollar is held to one question:
is this doing more good than giving the money directly to people living in poverty?
We’re growing fast, and this is a rare and important moment to join.
We expect to hit $1B in revenue in 2026 with significant growth forecast for 2027. At the same time we are building a new technology stack and operating model designed for a roughly 10x change in scale, and we are actively pursuing partnerships with major funders to move even more money in bigger ways, to people who need it. We are known for our extensive integration of technology into field processes; our quantitative approach to performance measurement; and our commitment to rigorous, independent, experimental evaluation of our impact, with multiple Randomized Control Trials completed and others in progress.
How we work
Our team spans 20+ countries and 69 languages. Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We expect high ownership and give people real responsibility early. Our values are central to how we hire, work, and grow, and they are deliberately opinionated:
Recipients first.
Recipients’ preferences come before those of donors or ourselves.
Team next.
We optimize for organizational success, not individual success.
Be proactively candid.
We say what we believe and share information openly.
Create positive energy.
We aim to be a source of energy for colleagues, not a drain.
Think rigorously; act quickly.
We reason from first principles, then act rather than debate.
Know yourself and grow.
We own our imperfections and seek feedback to grow.
Accept reality. Propose solutions.
We focus on what can change and bring solutions, not just problems.
Be productively ambitious.
We take risks for step-change impact, not incremental progress.
If they describe how you like to work and they energize you, this could be a great fit.
Want to learn more? Read and listen:
We are one of
Time100’s
Most Influential Companies of 2026, and our work has been covered by
The Economist
,
NPR
,
TED
, and
The Washington Post
. We're now preparing to deliver billions of dollars a year to people in extreme poverty, if funding allows.
Read our CEO's essay
on what that will take.
About This Role
GiveDirectly is scaling its emergency response operations to reach more people, faster, with cash in the wake of crises. As a Senior Manager on the Delivery team, you will play a key role in building team capacity, strengthening response systems, and ensuring GiveDirectly can deploy effectively at scale. You will mentor and develop Delivery Managers and surge roster members, contribute to the strategic direction of the team, and serve in assigned functional roles during responses. This role does not currently carry direct line management responsibility, though this may be added as the team scales.
Senior Managers should be able to:
Understand and clearly communicate about the market/landscape and GiveDirectly's value proposition in their domain and across domains
Mentor teams and contribute to resource planning to develop individual members
Oversee excellence in design and implementation, with a constant drive to improve, iterate, and learn
What You'll Do
Support and Develop High-Performing Teams
Mentor and train Delivery Managers and surge roster members on response systems, tools, and operational best practices, building long-term capacity across the team
Participate in the evaluation of the team's learning opportunities and contribute to the professional development of individual team members with key performance indicators
Support quality assurance across responses, providing expertise and guidance to ensure consistent operational standards
Contribute to the strategic vision and direction of the Delivery team, in coordination with the Delivery Director
Support broader surge roster readiness, including onboarding and preparing internal and external surge staff for deployment
Strengthen Response Systems and Capabilities
Support steady-state work as assigned by the Delivery Director, including development of tools, protocols, and documentation
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of operational tools and protocols to accelerate readiness across a growing number of countries
Conduct operational diligence and feasibility inputs for potential responses, in coordination with the Delivery Director
Define, track, and report on operational efficiency metrics to support performance management and continuous improvement
During responses, serve in an assigned functional role as directed by the Delivery Director
Support Fundraising and External Representation
Translate field learnings and operational experience into inputs for donor proposals, updates, and campaign materials, in coordination with the Fundraising team
Represent GiveDirectly at external and internal forums as assigned, including media engagements as necessary
Staff Emergency Cash Responses
Deploy on short notice to implement Emergency Cash crisis response programs
When deployed or remote: supervise program implementation, test approaches and tools, drive program design, liaise with local authorities and other response actors, and ensure excellent communication and documentation during responses
When deployed: conduct field assessments, coordinate field logistics, and ensure the safety and security of the deployed team
What You'll Bring
Alignment with GiveDirectly values:
exceptional alignment with values and an active demonstration of our core competencies — emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity
5–7+ years of experience:
in a role focused on problem solving, team management, cross-functional collaboration and/or new business development. Prior humanitarian/emergency experience strongly preferred
5+ years of experience:
working in difficult settings, including low-resource and high-insecurity contexts
3–5+ years of experience:
providing direct mentoring or coaching to teams, with the ability to assess strengths and opportunities for improvement, as well as measure performance growth
Analytical problem solving:
looks at problems with an analytical and iterative mindset, with a strong framework for prioritization and the ability to bring structure and process to ambiguous problems
Strong project management skills:
the ability to manage multiple workstreams, prioritize and explicitly deprioritize, and hold a high quality bar
Strong technical skills:
including data analysis and ease with learning new third-party tech platforms and tools
Fundraising:
preference for candidates with a strong partnership and relationship-management background
Strong communication skills:
skilled in speaking, writing, presenting, and negotiating across multiple stakeholders
Enthusiasm for fast-paced environments:
which may lack a pre-defined playbook for success and involve significant "learning by doing." Comfort with ambiguity and building systems from scratch
Language Requirement:
English (professional fluency)
Language Preference:
Additional proficiency in French, Portuguese, Arabic, or other languages is a plus
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.
United States
Base Salary: $115,000
Bonus at Target Performance: 10% (~$11,500, with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization's current performance multiplier, this amount would be $13,455 in 2025)
Estimated Total Compensation at Target: $126,500+
Annual Benefits Stipend: $21,393
United Kingdom
Base Salary: £73,900
Bonus at Target Performance: 10% (~£7,390, with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization's current performance multiplier, this amount would be £8,646 in 2025)
Estimated Total Compensation at Target: £81,290+
Annual Benefits Stipend: £2,760
Kenya
Base Salary: $79,825
Bonus at Target Performance: 10% (~$7,983, with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization's current performance multiplier, this amount would be $9,340 in 2025)
Estimated Total Compensation at Target: $87,808+
Annual Benefits Stipend: $8,453
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.
#LI-REMOTE
Working at GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Flagging for US applicants:
We invite you to "
Know Your Rights
" as an applicant.
Commitment to Safeguarding
As a global organization working with communities to eliminate extreme poverty, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the
Misconduct Disclosure Scheme
, and will systematically check with previous employers about any abuse or misconduct related matters involving potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.
These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we work with, and prevent abuse to our recipients and staff.
**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect people and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance when it comes to preventing, reporting, or responding to any form of abuse or exploitation.” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**
Reasonable Accommodations
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the role, please email us at careers@givedirectly.org with the email subject “Accommodation Needed”. We will work with you to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to support your needs.
Want to put your best foot forward on your GiveDirectly application?
Take a look at our
Candidate Application Prep Guide
!
Referrals
Know the right person for this role? Please consider
referring them
. We offer a reward of $3,000 for a Senior Manager or above role, and $500 for a Manager role, paid if we end up hiring your referral. Thank you for sending great people our way!
ArtWorkout is a mobile app that teaches users how to draw in a fun, gamified way. With over 1 million monthly active users, 4000+ lessons, and a hybrid monetization model (subscription + ads), the app is scaling quickly. It is used worldwide by people who want to learn to draw with step-by-step lessons and real-time feedback, have fun and relax, improve hand coordination after strokes or injuries, and give kids meaningful screen time.
Key Responsibilities:
— Be the primary source of innovative ideas for product growth, focusing on paywall conversion, user onboarding, and retention strategies.
— Take full ownership of the first-session customer journey mapping (CJM), analyze every step, remove friction, and enhance user delight.
— Develop and maintain a clear product roadmap, prioritizing features and experiments based on user feedback, data analysis, and business goals.
— Use analytics tools to monitor key product metrics, conduct A/B tests, and make informed decisions for continuous improvement.
— Work with engineering, marketing, and support teams to implement ideas and keep the product message unified.
— Analyze market trends, competitor strategies, and emerging technologies in mobile apps and EdTech.
Requirements:
— 3+ years of experience as a Product Manager for a B2C mobile application with a strong portfolio of successful projects.
— Demonstrated success optimizing paywalls and implementing monetization strategies such as freemium, subscriptions, and in-app purchases.
— Deep understanding of user psychology and passion for intuitive, engaging user experiences.
— Ability to derive actionable insights and compelling hypotheses from data.
— Creative and strategic thinking with confidence to challenge the status quo and propose bold ideas.
— Proactive, autonomous ownership and ability to drive projects forward with minimal supervision.
Conditions:
— Competitive salary aligned with the market and experience.
— Impactful work on a product used by a global audience.
— Collaborative and supportive team of talented professionals.
— Opportunities for professional development and learning.
— Standard benefits package including paid vacation and sick leave.
Location: Zomba, Malawi
About GiveDirectly
What if the most effective way to fight poverty was also the simplest: give people money and trust them to decide what they need?
Since 2011, GiveDirectly has proven that idea at scale. We’ve delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty and crisis across 15 countries, and rigorous research shows the results: healthier kids, stronger businesses, sturdier homes, and more resilient families and local economies. Cash is now widely recognized as one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid.
Our ambition goes beyond our own programs. We want cash to become the benchmark for aid, much as the index fund became the benchmark for investing, so that every aid dollar is held to one question:
is this doing more good than giving the money directly to people living in poverty?
We’re growing fast, and this is a rare and important moment to join.
We expect to hit $1B in revenue in 2026 with significant growth forecast for 2027. At the same time we are building a new technology stack and operating model designed for a roughly 10x change in scale, and we are actively pursuing partnerships with major funders to move even more money in bigger ways, to people who need it. We are known for our extensive integration of technology into field processes; our quantitative approach to performance measurement; and our commitment to rigorous, independent, experimental evaluation of our impact, with multiple Randomized Control Trials completed and others in progress.
How we work
Our team spans 20+ countries and 69 languages. Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We expect high ownership and give people real responsibility early. Our values are central to how we hire, work, and grow, and they are deliberately opinionated:
Recipients first.
Recipients’ preferences come before those of donors or ourselves.
Team next.
We optimize for organizational success, not individual success.
Be proactively candid.
We say what we believe and share information openly.
Create positive energy.
We aim to be a source of energy for colleagues, not a drain.
Think rigorously; act quickly.
We reason from first principles, then act rather than debate.
Know yourself and grow.
We own our imperfections and seek feedback to grow.
Accept reality. Propose solutions.
We focus on what can change and bring solutions, not just problems.
Be productively ambitious.
We take risks for step-change impact, not incremental progress.
If they describe how you like to work and they energize you, this could be a great fit.
Want to learn more? Read and listen:
We are one of
Time100’s
Most Influential Companies of 2026, and our work has been covered by
The Economist
,
NPR
,
TED
, and
The Washington Post
. We're now preparing to deliver billions of dollars a year to people in extreme poverty, if funding allows.
Read our CEO's essay
on what that will take.
About the role
The Program Manager (PM) will own the overall process for field operations in GiveDirectly Malawi’s flagship district transformation program. The PM will be driving enrollment and payment targets while tracking team performance. They will be working closely with district partners, mobile money partners, and district government counterparts while also building a culture of mentorship and professional development within their team and identifying opportunities for risk mitigation and process improvement.
As the most senior GiveDirectly representative in the district, the PM will serve as the key “eyes and ears” resource in Malawi for GiveDirectly and will be responsible for regularly synthesizing updates on operational health. The role will have significant responsibility and a high degree of autonomy in creating and managing a large team.
What you’ll do
Project Management:
The PM will be responsible for managing all aspects of ground operations, including:
Owning end-to-end operations for enrollment, verification, and payment delivery, setting and tracking quantifiable targets. e.g., recipients enrolled and operational efficiency
Serving as the organization’s engine for continuous improvement of the enrolment and follow-up processes, and overall recipient experience
Coordinating with mobile money and telecom partners to ensure smooth, secure payment delivery, and lead troubleshooting when payments are delayed.
Monitoring security in the areas of operations to ensure the team and recipients can operate safely
Monitor operational and fraud risk in coordination with GiveDirectly's Internal Audit team; identify and close loopholes.
Uphold safeguarding standards across field operations, and design enrollment, payment, and community-engagement processes that prioritize recipients’ safety.
Lead survey design and updates, and use data to track performance and inform decisions, working closely with GD's global Data team.
Build and maintain program documentation and knowledge-management materials for internal use and product development.
People Management:
Assisting the HR Manager in Hiring, training, and managing field staff, building a performance-oriented culture with regular feedback and development.
Running performance reviews for direct reports and building their capacity to do the same for their reports
Role-model GiveDirectly's values, fostering a team culture that's ambitious, fast-paced, inclusive, and committed to excellence
Vision & Critical Thinking:
Conceiving, developing and testing new protocols and methods before initiating scale-up
Anticipating areas of risk and creating mitigation plans
Data and Analysis:
Leading survey creation and updates for new and existing projects
Guiding and supporting direct reports on data inquiries, skill development, and data analysis
Working effectively with GD’s global tech team (framing needs and expectations, and holding self and others accountable to agreed timelines)
Partnerships & Government Relations
Establish and maintain strong relationships with government counterparts, donors, telecom/mobile money operators, and community-based partners.
Represent GiveDirectly in local coordination forums, and support hosting of donors, journalists, and other visitors.
Support partnership and fundraising efforts, tracking opportunities, contributing to proposals, and reporting to funders such as the World Bank.
What you’ll bring
Demonstrated success in a high-performance work environment
Exceptional leadership ability with demonstrated success in motivating and developing junior staff
Strong interest in advancing the values and mission of GiveDirectly
Exceptional communication, organizational, and analytical skills, including a high level of proficiency with G-suite/Google workplace.
At least 4-5 years of management experience, preferably managing managers
Excitement about owning challenging management tasks, including mentoring and motivating direct reports and the broader field team
Demonstrated ability to work in a highly independent and self-directed manner, while effectively communicating upward about gaps and risks
Ability to manage day-to-day operations while simultaneously building more robust and efficient systems
Experience overseeing operations aligned to a fixed budget
Fluency in English
Experience in cash transfer programming, social protection, humanitarian response, or a related field is a plus.
Comfort operating in both rural and urban field environments.
Master's degree preferred.
Working at GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Flagging for US applicants:
We invite you to "
Know Your Rights
" as an applicant.
Commitment to Safeguarding
As a global organization working with communities to eliminate extreme poverty, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the
Misconduct Disclosure Scheme
, and will systematically check with previous employers about any abuse or misconduct related matters involving potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.
These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we work with, and prevent abuse to our recipients and staff.
**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect people and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance when it comes to preventing, reporting, or responding to any form of abuse or exploitation.” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**
Reasonable Accommodations
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the role, please email us at careers@givedirectly.org with the email subject “Accommodation Needed”. We will work with you to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to support your needs.
Want to put your best foot forward on your GiveDirectly application?
Take a look at our
Candidate Application Prep Guide
!
Referrals
Know the right person for this role? Please consider
referring them
. We offer a reward of $3,000 for a Senior Manager or above role, and $500 for a Manager role, paid if we end up hiring your referral. Thank you for sending great people our way!
Задачи:
— Анализ образовательного продукта: отслеживание продуктовых метрик (CSI, NPS, COR/доходимость курсов, LTV студентов).
— Маркетинговая и коммерческая аналитика: оценка эффективности каналов привлечения (ROI, CAC, конверсии на каждом этапе воронки продаж).
— Автоматизация отчетности: проектирование, сбор и поддержка интерактивных дашбордов для руководителей направлений.
— Исследование аудитории: анализ поведения студентов на образовательной платформе и поиск инсайтов для улучшения UX/UI.
— Оптимизация процессов: выявление «узких мест» в работе отделов продаж, маркетинга и продюсирования, предложение решений на основе данных.
Требования:
— Опыт работы от 3 лет в аналитике; опыт в EdTech, онлайн-образовании или e-commerce будет преимуществом.
— Уверенное владение SQL (сложные запросы, агрегации, оконные функции).
— Опыт работы с BI-системами (Tableau, Power BI, FineBI или Superset).
— Навыки работы с системами веб-аналитики (Google Analytics, Яндекс.Метрика).
— Отличное знание Excel / Google Таблиц (сводные таблицы, сложные формулы).
— Понимание воронки продаж в онлайн-образовании и ключевых EdTech-метрик.
— Бизнес-мышление, структурированность, внимание к деталям.
— Развитые коммуникативные навыки для защиты выводов перед стейкхолдерами.
Условия:
— Высокий конкурентный доход.
— Офис в бизнес-центре в 1 минуте от м.Белорусская.
— График работы: пн–пт с 9:00 до 18:00.
— Оформление по ТК РФ с полным пакетом социальных гарантий.
— Корпоративный ноутбук и мобильный телефон.
— Наставник и руководитель для поддержки на этапе адаптации.
— Возможность получить бизнес-образование и степень MBA.
— Бесплатное участие в мероприятиях, онлайн-форумах и обучающих программах.
— Тимбилдинги и корпоративные мероприятия.
— Возможность влиять на процессы и напрямую коммуницировать с руководством.
— Доступ к корпоративной электронной библиотеке и образовательной онлайн-платформе Synergy.online.
— Комплекс оздоровительных процедур Synergy Anti-age.
— Бесплатное приложение для детей Synergy Kids University.
— Льготные тарифы для детей сотрудников в билингвальном детском саду Synergy Kids.
— Посещение спортклуба Synergy Gym и корпоративные спортивные программы.
— Скидки на абонементы в сети фитнес-клубов WorldClass.
Location: Remote
About GiveDirectly
What if the most effective way to fight poverty was also the simplest: give people money and trust them to decide what they need?
Since 2011, GiveDirectly has proven that idea at scale. We’ve delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty and crisis across 15 countries, and rigorous research shows the results: healthier kids, stronger businesses, sturdier homes, and more resilient families and local economies. Cash is now widely recognized as one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid.
Our ambition goes beyond our own programs. We want cash to become the benchmark for aid, much as the index fund became the benchmark for investing, so that every aid dollar is held to one question:
is this doing more good than giving the money directly to people living in poverty?
We’re growing fast, and this is a rare and important moment to join.
We expect to hit $1B in revenue in 2026 with significant growth forecast for 2027. At the same time we are building a new technology stack and operating model designed for a roughly 10x change in scale, and we are actively pursuing partnerships with major funders to move even more money in bigger ways, to people who need it. We are known for our extensive integration of technology into field processes; our quantitative approach to performance measurement; and our commitment to rigorous, independent, experimental evaluation of our impact, with multiple Randomized Control Trials completed and others in progress.
How we work
Our team spans 20+ countries and 69 languages. Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We expect high ownership and give people real responsibility early. Our values are central to how we hire, work, and grow, and they are deliberately opinionated:
Recipients first.
Recipients’ preferences come before those of donors or ourselves.
Team next.
We optimize for organizational success, not individual success.
Be proactively candid.
We say what we believe and share information openly.
Create positive energy.
We aim to be a source of energy for colleagues, not a drain.
Think rigorously; act quickly.
We reason from first principles, then act rather than debate.
Know yourself and grow.
We own our imperfections and seek feedback to grow.
Accept reality. Propose solutions.
We focus on what can change and bring solutions, not just problems.
Be productively ambitious.
We take risks for step-change impact, not incremental progress.
If they describe how you like to work and they energize you, this could be a great fit.
Want to learn more? Read and listen:
We are one of
Time100’s
Most Influential Companies of 2026, and our work has been covered by
The Economist
,
NPR
,
TED
, and
The Washington Post
. We're now preparing to deliver billions of dollars a year to people in extreme poverty, if funding allows.
Read our CEO's essay
on what that will take.
Reports to:
Vice President, Partnerships
Level:
Director (we are open to hiring at Senior Director level for more experienced candidates)
Role overview
GiveDirectly intends to transfer $10B by 2035 while building a resilient, durable cash-first movement in the aid sector.
To reach this milestone, we have brought all fundraising efforts under one leadership, to enable better coordination and optimisation of fundraising streams and operations over time. This unified approach is building a high-performance fundraising team that identifies and secures high-quality leads, while standardizing revenue operations and knowledge-sharing across all verticals, enabling a better donor experience and securing long-term funding to achieve our goals of eliminating extreme poverty and responding better in crisis.
The Director/Senior Director, Revenue Operations will own the operating backbone of the Fundraising function: the data, systems, and processes that let Partnerships, Philanthropy, Individual Giving, and Special Projects run at scale. As we grow our Emergency Cash and US work alongside our work on ending extreme poverty, the candidate will also help ensure fundraising strategies are complementary rather than competing. This is a BizOps-first role. You will build the pipeline infrastructure, KPI architecture, and operating rhythms that make Fundraising's growth predictable and measurable, and you will represent Fundraising to Finance, Compliance, Grants Management, and the People team.
Alongside this, the role carries a chief-of-staff dimension: partnering with the Vice President of Partnership on strategic priorities, high-stakes internal and external communications, and organizational change management, so the VP's time is focused on the highest-impact work.
Depending on the skills and interests of the person we hire, this role may grow to manage a team of 3-5, covering some combination of: fundraising tech and data (e.g. Salesforce), donor experience, and knowledge management. Reflecting our "Team Next" value and commitment to organizational excellence, this person will drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure fundraising operations scale seamlessly alongside our global growth.
Key responsibilities
Own Fundraising's revenue operations: data, systems, and process (primary focus)
Build and own the strategic data and systems architecture for Fundraising: pipeline tracking, annual and in-year forecasting, and reporting infrastructure (e.g. Salesforce) that gives every vertical a single, trustworthy source of truth.
Define, standardize, and own tracking of fit-for-purpose Fundraising KPIs, aligned to Board reporting needs and the team's long-term strategic direction.
Partner with counterparts on Fundraising Data and Tech to prioritize, execute, and approve projects that serve both functions.
Design and institutionalize the operating rhythms of the Fundraising function: pipeline reviews, QBRs, reporting cadences, and the processes that turn strategy into consistent execution.
Develop revenue systems and processes alongside the Finance, Fundraising and Donor Experience teams that support scalable growth, protect donor journeys, and ensure capital moves securely and efficiently through the organization.
Own revenue reconciliation and recognition, pledge and receivable tracking, restricted-fund coding, monthly/annual close handoff, or audit support.
Own workforce and capacity planning for Fundraising in partnership with the VP: role scoping, hiring prioritization, and structural improvements as the team scales.
Build and lead a team as the function matures
As the role grows, manage a team of 3-5 covering fundraising tech and data (e.g. Salesforce), donor experience, and knowledge management, setting priorities, coaching, and ensuring quality across each area.
Set clear ownership and operating cadences across the team so each workstream (tech and data, donor experience, knowledge management) has a defined remit and reduces duplicated effort across Fundraising verticals.
Act as the go-to liaison between Fundraising and other functions
Maintain a comprehensive view of Fundraising needs across all verticals and sub-teams, and act as the single point of contact for Grants Management, Finance, and Compliance on run-rate donor management processes.
Represent Fundraising's operational needs to the People team, Legal, and other functions as cross-functional systems and initiatives are designed and launched.
Partner with the VP on strategy and organizational effectiveness (chief-of-staff functions)
Collaborate with the Vice President to refine the unit's strategy, manage organizational change, and lead internal communications.
Streamline decision-making, manage priorities, and provide strategic counsel to maximize the VP's focus and effectiveness on high-impact work.
Prepare briefing materials and executive-level communications for senior leadership and Board audiences as needed.
Lead on cross-fundraising initiatives and priorities
Address broader organizational priorities as needed, including high-level donor stewardship coordination, cross-functional system launches, flexible workforce planning, or market expansion initiatives.
This role would suit somebody who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, who is energized by building systems and structure out of ambiguity, and who enjoys pulling together disparate workstreams into a cohesive, impactful strategy. It's a strong fit for someone with a business operations, revenue operations, or chief-of-staff background who wants a role weighted toward building and owning systems (and, over time, building a team) rather than one focused primarily on executive support.
What we're looking for
8+ years of experience in revenue operations, business operations, or a chief-of-staff role, ideally within a fundraising, sales, or partnerships organization.
Demonstrated experience building or owning CRM/pipeline systems (e.g. Salesforce), KPI frameworks, and reporting infrastructure that multiple teams rely on.
Strong analytical operator: comfortable structuring ambiguity, setting priorities, and using data to drive decisions. An advanced degree (e.g. MBA) is a plus, not a requirement.
Proven track record managing cross-functional relationships and influencing senior stakeholders outside a direct reporting line.
Experience managing people or workstreams, with the ability to scope roles and structure as a function grows; direct people management experience is a plus given this role may build and lead a team of 3-5.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for high-stakes internal and Board-facing materials.
Deep alignment with GiveDirectly's values, especially recipient choice, transparency, and evidence.
Bonus
Experience working with institutional donors or fundraising teams in Africa.
Experience standing up a BizOps or RevOps function from scratch, including building out a team across tech and data, donor experience, and knowledge management.
Compensation
At GiveDirectly, we strive to pay our employees generously and equitably. We use an accredited third party salary aggregator to calculate what we believe to be competitive pay based on role, location, and cost of living. We also have a no negotiation policy to ensure we are paying staff equitably across roles. Read more about our compensation philosophy
here
.
Unless otherwise noted, the benefits stipend may be used to cover benefits or taken as additional taxable income.
For Director level:
United States
Base Salary:
$134,400
Bonus at Target Performance:
15% (~$20,160, with potential for upside. At the referenced 1.17× performance multiplier: ~$23,587)
Estimated Total Compensation at Target:
$154,560+
Annual Benefits Stipend:
$21,393
Kenya
Base Salary:
$106,280
Bonus at Target Performance:
15% (~$15,942, with potential for upside. At the referenced 1.17× performance multiplier: ~$18,652)
Estimated Total Compensation at Target:
$122,222+
Annual Benefits Stipend:
$21,393
For Senior Director level:
United States
Base Salary:
$166,980
Bonus at Target Performance:
15% (~$25,047, with potential for upside. At the referenced 1.17× performance multiplier: ~$29,305)
Estimated Total Compensation at Target:
$192,027+
Annual Benefits Stipend:
$21,393
Kenya
Base Salary:
$137,910
Bonus at Target Performance:
15% (~$20,687, with potential for upside. At the referenced 1.17× performance multiplier: ~$24,203)
Estimated Total Compensation at Target:
~$158,597+
Annual Benefits Stipend:
$21,393
This role is fully remote, so 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.
#LI-REMOTE
Working at GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Flagging for US applicants:
We invite you to "
Know Your Rights
" as an applicant.
Commitment to Safeguarding
As a global organization working with communities to eliminate extreme poverty, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the
Misconduct Disclosure Scheme
, and will systematically check with previous employers about any abuse or misconduct related matters involving potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.
These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we work with, and prevent abuse to our recipients and staff.
**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect people and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance when it comes to preventing, reporting, or responding to any form of abuse or exploitation.” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**
Reasonable Accommodations
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the role, please email us at careers@givedirectly.org with the email subject “Accommodation Needed”. We will work with you to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to support your needs.
Want to put your best foot forward on your GiveDirectly application?
Take a look at our
Candidate Application Prep Guide
!
Referrals
Know the right person for this role? Please consider
referring them
. We offer a reward of $3,000 for a Senior Manager or above role, and $500 for a Manager role, paid if we end up hiring your referral. Thank you for sending great people our way!
Location: Mississippi
About GiveDirectly
What if the most effective way to fight poverty was also the simplest: give people money and trust them to decide what they need?
Since 2011, GiveDirectly has proven that idea at scale. We’ve delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty and crisis across 15 countries, and rigorous research shows the results: healthier kids, stronger businesses, sturdier homes, and more resilient families and local economies. Cash is now widely recognized as one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid.
Our ambition goes beyond our own programs. We want cash to become the benchmark for aid, much as the index fund became the benchmark for investing, so that every aid dollar is held to one question:
is this doing more good than giving the money directly to people living in poverty?
We’re growing fast, and this is a rare and important moment to join.
We expect to hit $1B in revenue in 2026 with significant growth forecast for 2027. At the same time we are building a new technology stack and operating model designed for a roughly 10x change in scale, and we are actively pursuing partnerships with major funders to move even more money in bigger ways, to people who need it. We are known for our extensive integration of technology into field processes; our quantitative approach to performance measurement; and our commitment to rigorous, independent, experimental evaluation of our impact, with multiple Randomized Control Trials completed and others in progress.
How we work
Our team spans 20+ countries and 69 languages. Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We expect high ownership and give people real responsibility early. Our values are central to how we hire, work, and grow, and they are deliberately opinionated:
Recipients first.
Recipients’ preferences come before those of donors or ourselves.
Team next.
We optimize for organizational success, not individual success.
Be proactively candid.
We say what we believe and share information openly.
Create positive energy.
We aim to be a source of energy for colleagues, not a drain.
Think rigorously; act quickly.
We reason from first principles, then act rather than debate.
Know yourself and grow.
We own our imperfections and seek feedback to grow.
Accept reality. Propose solutions.
We focus on what can change and bring solutions, not just problems.
Be productively ambitious.
We take risks for step-change impact, not incremental progress.
If they describe how you like to work and they energize you, this could be a great fit.
Want to learn more? Read and listen:
We are one of
Time100’s
Most Influential Companies of 2026, and our work has been covered by
The Economist
,
NPR
,
TED
, and
The Washington Post
. We're now preparing to deliver billions of dollars a year to people in extreme poverty, if funding allows.
Read our CEO's essay
on what that will take.
Location:
Mississippi, USA
For this role, we are looking for candidates based in Mississippi, with a preference being for the delta or central Mississippi regions.
About this role
The U.S. Program Associate will support implementation for large-scale cash initiatives in the U.S. As a critical member of GiveDirectly’s U.S. programs team, you will support operations, internal coordination, and team processes. You will often be the project point person for community engagement and customer service. You will be expected to support Managers and Senior Managers across multiple projects, and as a result, you must be excited to work in a fast-paced environment and be comfortable managing multiple workstreams at one time. Through this, you will have the opportunity to learn and develop new skills on a fast-growing team. Associates should be able to:
Support multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously (multi-task), especially by driving process (e.g. metric tracking, survey design)
Over time, own whole components of projects, including but not limited to customer service and/or delivering payments
Proactively identify areas for efficiency in projects and team management (e.g. streamlining customer service management)
Support community engagement and coordination, including acting as a liaison for partner organizations and community members as appropriate
Reports to:
US Program Manager
Level
: Associate
Travel Requirement:
This role will require regular travel to Rx Kids sites across Mississippi to support in-person activities related to community outreach and program launch. This travel would require a car, driver’s license, and insurance. In addition, there will be travel to New York or elsewhere in the US for team events 2-3 times per year.
What you’ll do:
This position will primarily support
Rx Kids
, a universal, unconditional cash allowance program targeted at expectant parents and infants. The program is running in over 60 communities across Michigan and Ohio, and it will now be expanding to Mississippi. This role is expected to work closely with our program partners, including Michigan State University and local community partners. Key responsibilities are described below, please note that the percentages are estimates and they vary across different stages per site:
Recipient Experience & Customer Service (55%)
Lead customer service, including directly supporting recipients via an email-based help desk and through phone support, with the potential to oversee additional customer service staff or contractors as the program scales
Coach applicants through the intake process with a focus on applicants who are experiencing significant barriers
Case manage applicant/recipient concerns, adhering to GiveDirectly’s safeguarding and protection policies
Meet periodically with recipients in person to build trust and to identify problems or areas for program or process improvements
Serve as a trusted resource for recipients, responding to their communications in a timely and professional manner
Respond to and resolve one-off recipient issues through communication, data entry, and/or escalation of more serious matters to the appropriate individuals
Lead select operational processes, including conducting verification of applications directly and overseeing other verification staff as the program scales
Support other field ops processes, including payments and follow-up surveys, and execution across various program stages
Direct Program Support (25%)
Support a range of operational and project management duties to ensure GiveDirectly’s U.S. projects are executed with excellence and in line with our values, particularly “recipients first”
Support whole-team knowledge management and process documentation, refreshing protocol and process docs regularly
Work closely with other members of the U.S. team to identify process challenges and propose solutions (e.g. increasing operational efficiency, improving recipient experience)
Become an expert in the various tech systems used to support project execution and excellence
Track and report operational and efficiency metrics
May be responsible for managing other individuals, such as verification support staff
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including with tech partners, research partners, and customer service teams
Community Engagement (20%)
Cultivate and maintain relationships with implementing partners, key community members, and local service organizations
Serve as the local program representative and community liaison for Rx Kids, supporting local partners and educating community members of program policies
Build knowledge of the community we are working in, and support with identifying existing local resources or services relevant for recipients
Organize and attend events, conferences, and similar programs to sensitize communities on program benefits and requirements
Collaborate with communication team members to develop and execute on storytelling plans
Participate in program evaluation and scoping strategies to improve program operations and enhance recipient satisfaction
What you’ll bring:
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.
Fluency in English is required, proficiency in Spanish, Arabic, or Chinese is a plus
2+ years of work or volunteer experience in a role that required project management and people management/coordination
Exceptional communication, organizational, and time-management skills
Strong customer service instincts, including skilled problem solving, patience, and high emotional intelligence
Ability to manage day-to-day operations and propose & implement process improvements
Ability to quickly learn and become proficient in new technological platforms
Demonstrated ability to work in a highly independent and self-directed manner, while effectively communicating upwardly about gaps and risks
Enthusiasm for fast-paced environments, which may lack a pre-defined playbook for success and involve significant “learning by doing”
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 base salary for this role is $81,000 USD / annually.
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)
Unlimited PTO (that we encourage staff to take!)
Desk allowance and flexible work location
Read more about our ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
here
and about our decision to move our central support teams to remote first
here
.
Venue:
We conduct interviews over Google Meet with camera on (unless communicated otherwise).
Accessibility:
Closed captioning is available during all Google Meet interviews, and interviewers will also post interview questions in the chat box throughout the call. If you need assistance accessing either of these features, please let your interviewer know at the start of your interview!
We’re committed to running an inclusive and accessible application process for all of our open roles. If there are questions or concerns you have about the accessibility of our hiring process, we warmly invite you to reach out to
careers@givedirectly.org
.
Working at GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Flagging for US applicants:
We invite you to "
Know Your Rights
" as an applicant.
Commitment to Safeguarding
As a global organization working with communities to eliminate extreme poverty, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the
Misconduct Disclosure Scheme
, and will systematically check with previous employers about any abuse or misconduct related matters involving potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.
These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we work with, and prevent abuse to our recipients and staff.
**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect people and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance when it comes to preventing, reporting, or responding to any form of abuse or exploitation.” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**
Reasonable Accommodations
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the role, please email us at careers@givedirectly.org with the email subject “Accommodation Needed”. We will work with you to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to support your needs.
Want to put your best foot forward on your GiveDirectly application?
Take a look at our
Candidate Application Prep Guide
!
Referrals
Know the right person for this role? Please consider
referring them
. We offer a reward of $3,000 for a Senior Manager or above role, and $500 for a Manager role, paid if we end up hiring your referral. Thank you for sending great people our way!
Location: Rwanda
About GiveDirectly
What if the most effective way to fight poverty was also the simplest: give people money and trust them to decide what they need?
Since 2011, GiveDirectly has proven that idea at scale. We’ve delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty and crisis across 15 countries, and rigorous research shows the results: healthier kids, stronger businesses, sturdier homes, and more resilient families and local economies. Cash is now widely recognized as one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid.
Our ambition goes beyond our own programs. We want cash to become the benchmark for aid, much as the index fund became the benchmark for investing, so that every aid dollar is held to one question:
is this doing more good than giving the money directly to people living in poverty?
We’re growing fast, and this is a rare and important moment to join.
We expect to hit $1B in revenue in 2026 with significant growth forecast for 2027. At the same time we are building a new technology stack and operating model designed for a roughly 10x change in scale, and we are actively pursuing partnerships with major funders to move even more money in bigger ways, to people who need it. We are known for our extensive integration of technology into field processes; our quantitative approach to performance measurement; and our commitment to rigorous, independent, experimental evaluation of our impact, with multiple Randomized Control Trials completed and others in progress.
How we work
Our team spans 20+ countries and 69 languages. Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We expect high ownership and give people real responsibility early. Our values are central to how we hire, work, and grow, and they are deliberately opinionated:
Recipients first.
Recipients’ preferences come before those of donors or ourselves.
Team next.
We optimize for organizational success, not individual success.
Be proactively candid.
We say what we believe and share information openly.
Create positive energy.
We aim to be a source of energy for colleagues, not a drain.
Think rigorously; act quickly.
We reason from first principles, then act rather than debate.
Know yourself and grow.
We own our imperfections and seek feedback to grow.
Accept reality. Propose solutions.
We focus on what can change and bring solutions, not just problems.
Be productively ambitious.
We take risks for step-change impact, not incremental progress.
If they describe how you like to work and they energize you, this could be a great fit.
Want to learn more? Read and listen:
We are one of
Time100’s
Most Influential Companies of 2026, and our work has been covered by
The Economist
,
NPR
,
TED
, and
The Washington Post
. We're now preparing to deliver billions of dollars a year to people in extreme poverty, if funding allows.
Read our CEO's essay
on what that will take.
HR Manager
Operational HR, Talent, Learning & Employee Experience
Role Purpose
The HR Manager leads the day-to-day delivery of People and Culture activities, with primary responsibility for recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, employee engagement, performance-cycle coordination, and HR administration. The role partners with managers, country leadership, and the Global People team to deliver consistent, employee-centered HR practices and smooth, compliant HR operations.
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
Manage end-to-end recruitment for country roles, including workforce requisition coordination, job postings, sourcing, screening, interview processes, reference checks, offers, and candidate communication.
Partner with hiring managers to clarify role requirements, selection criteria, interview plans, and recruitment timelines.
Build and maintain effective sourcing channels, including recruitment firms, professional networks, and employee referrals.
Ensure recruitment processes are fair, consistent, well documented, and aligned with GiveDirectly standards and local requirements.
Track recruitment metrics such as time-to-hire, pipeline health, offer acceptance, and hiring outcomes, and recommend process improvements.
Support employer-branding and talent-pipeline initiatives, particularly for recurring or high-volume roles.
Onboarding, Learning & Development
Coordinate country onboarding and induction, ensuring new hires receive a consistent and high-quality introduction to GiveDirectly, their role, policies, systems, and culture.
Coordinate local learning and development initiatives in partnership with the country leadership and Global People Team.
Maintain training calendars, participation records, learning needs, and follow-up actions.
Support managers with practical guidance on employee development, performance improvement plans, career conversations, and people-management practices.
Gather feedback and monitor the effectiveness of onboarding and learning activities, sharing insights and recommendations with the management team.
Culture, Employee Engagement & Well-being
Support a strong, values-driven culture by embedding GiveDirectly values in employee communications, people processes, and staff initiatives.
Coordinate employee engagement activities, including surveys, recognition initiatives, well-being activities, team events, and follow-up actions.
Serve as an accessible first point of contact for routine employee relations questions and workplace concerns, resolving straightforward matters and escalating sensitive or complex cases appropriately.
Monitor employee feedback and emerging morale or engagement issues and flag risks to the management team.
Performance Management & Offboarding
Coordinate country performance-management cycles, including communications, timelines, completion tracking, documentation, and reporting.
Support managers and employees with process guidance and escalate complex performance cases when required.
Manage routine offboarding processes, including resignations, end-of-contract processes, exit interviews, clearance coordination, and final documentation.
Track turnover, exit feedback, and recurring employee themes and prepare insights for HR and country leadership.
HR Operations & Administration
Manage day-to-day HR administration, including employee records, contracts, contract renewals, leave records, personnel files, and HR system updates such as BambooHR.
Maintain accurate employee data and ensure HR documentation is complete, current, confidential, and audit-ready.
Coordinate benefits enrollment and routine benefits administration, responding to employee queries and liaising with providers as needed.
Manage work permits, visas, and other employment-related documentation in line with local requirements.
Respond to employee HR queries promptly and ensure policies, procedures, and process changes are clearly communicated.
Apply HR policies consistently in routine cases and escalate complex legal, disciplinary, compensation, or policy interpretation matters.
HR Reporting & Process Improvement
Prepare regular HR reports and dashboards covering headcount, recruitment, turnover, leave, performance-cycle completion, learning, and other key people metrics.
Identify recurring administrative issues and recommend practical improvements to HR processes, templates, workflows, and employee experience.
Support audits, data requests, and HR projects by providing accurate records and timely follow-up.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
4+ years of progressive HR experience, with strong hands-on employee relations experience, including handling workplace concerns, performance issues, conflict resolution and advising managers.
Good knowledge of
local labor laws and HR best practices, with the ability to apply policies fairly and consistently.
Experience across core HR functions, particularly recruitment, performance management, learning and development, employee engagement, and HR administration.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the judgment and discretion to handle sensitive and confidential employee matters.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Experience using HR systems such as BambooHR, Payspace, or similar HRIS platforms is an advantage.
Exceptional alignment with
GiveDirectly values
Working at GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Flagging for US applicants:
We invite you to "
Know Your Rights
" as an applicant.
Commitment to Safeguarding
As a global organization working with communities to eliminate extreme poverty, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the
Misconduct Disclosure Scheme
, and will systematically check with previous employers about any abuse or misconduct related matters involving potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.
These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we work with, and prevent abuse to our recipients and staff.
**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect people and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance when it comes to preventing, reporting, or responding to any form of abuse or exploitation.” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**
Reasonable Accommodations
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the role, please email us at careers@givedirectly.org with the email subject “Accommodation Needed”. We will work with you to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to support your needs.
Want to put your best foot forward on your GiveDirectly application?
Take a look at our
Candidate Application Prep Guide
!
Referrals
Know the right person for this role? Please consider
referring them
. We offer a reward of $3,000 for a Senior Manager or above role, and $500 for a Manager role, paid if we end up hiring your referral. Thank you for sending great people our way!
Location: Goma, DRC
About GiveDirectly
What if the most effective way to fight poverty was also the simplest: give people money and trust them to decide what they need?
Since 2011, GiveDirectly has proven that idea at scale. We’ve delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty and crisis across 15 countries, and rigorous research shows the results: healthier kids, stronger businesses, sturdier homes, and more resilient families and local economies. Cash is now widely recognized as one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid.
Our ambition goes beyond our own programs. We want cash to become the benchmark for aid, much as the index fund became the benchmark for investing, so that every aid dollar is held to one question:
is this doing more good than giving the money directly to people living in poverty?
We’re growing fast, and this is a rare and important moment to join.
We expect to hit $1B in revenue in 2026 with significant growth forecast for 2027. At the same time we are building a new technology stack and operating model designed for a roughly 10x change in scale, and we are actively pursuing partnerships with major funders to move even more money in bigger ways, to people who need it. We are known for our extensive integration of technology into field processes; our quantitative approach to performance measurement; and our commitment to rigorous, independent, experimental evaluation of our impact, with multiple Randomized Control Trials completed and others in progress.
How we work
Our team spans 20+ countries and 69 languages. Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We expect high ownership and give people real responsibility early. Our values are central to how we hire, work, and grow, and they are deliberately opinionated:
Recipients first.
Recipients’ preferences come before those of donors or ourselves.
Team next.
We optimize for organizational success, not individual success.
Be proactively candid.
We say what we believe and share information openly.
Create positive energy.
We aim to be a source of energy for colleagues, not a drain.
Think rigorously; act quickly.
We reason from first principles, then act rather than debate.
Know yourself and grow.
We own our imperfections and seek feedback to grow.
Accept reality. Propose solutions.
We focus on what can change and bring solutions, not just problems.
Be productively ambitious.
We take risks for step-change impact, not incremental progress.
If they describe how you like to work and they energize you, this could be a great fit.
Want to learn more? Read and listen:
We are one of
Time100’s
Most Influential Companies of 2026, and our work has been covered by
The Economist
,
NPR
,
TED
, and
The Washington Post
. We're now preparing to deliver billions of dollars a year to people in extreme poverty, if funding allows.
Read our CEO's essay
on what that will take.
About GiveDirectly in the DRC
GiveDirectly DRC was established in 2018 to enable cash transfers to poor and rural populations via mobile phones, thereby promoting food security, poverty reduction, and financial inclusion. We aimed to demonstrate the operational feasibility and cost-effectiveness of transferring large volumes of money digitally in one of the world's least developed countries. Since its inception four years ago, GiveDirectly DRC has used mobile phones to transfer over $14 million to more than 65,000 beneficiaries in four provinces: South Kivu, North Kivu, Ituri, and Kinshasa.
GiveDirectly's activities in the DRC have expanded to include, among other things: compelling proofs of concept for mobile-based cash transfers; and the implementation of innovative technologies to target disadvantaged urban populations in Kinshasa, in collaboration with the DRC's social protection agency, the DRC Social Fund. The delivery of contactless cash to beneficiaries in Beni and Bunia affected by the economic consequences of COVID-19. You will be joining Give Directly DRC at an exciting time in its history, as we are establishing and hope to launch several new programs and strengthen our partnership with the DRC government.
About the Role
As Senior Manager, Operations (DRC), you'll build and lead the operational backbone behind GiveDirectly's programs in the country. You'll direct the support services team end-to-end — HR, logistics, procurement, and administration — while managing a team of managers. You'll design a procurement strategy that keeps goods and services flowing efficiently and reliably across provinces, own fleet and logistics management as the program scales, and manage the operational budget with an eye for efficiency. You'll also support the Country Director on HR strategy — recruitment, training, and performance — and design the systems needed for a much larger footprint across provinces, from procurement to digital tools that improve scalability.
This is a role for someone who can build systems as readily as they can lead people, and who's energized by both strategic design and the operational details that make it real on the ground.
What You’ll Do:
Lead the DRC support services team end-to-end — HR, logistics, procurement, administration, and office management — including direct oversight of managers
Develop and drive a procurement strategy ensuring efficient, compliant, and resilient sourcing across provinces, and own fleet and logistics management as the program scales
Manage the operational budget, forecasting and driving efficiency across procurement, logistics, and administrative spend
Support the Country Director on HR strategy — recruitment, training, performance management, and talent density — through oversight of the HR function
Design systems and processes to support a much larger footprint across provinces, anticipating future needs and identifying AI and digital opportunities to improve scalability
Coach and develop support services managers to build operational excellence beyond individual contribution
Maintain a compliance and operational risk register, and lead internal spot checks, audit preparedness, and action plans in partnership with Finance and Internal Audit
Own donor reporting, budget tracking, and donor visit coordination, and serve as the primary point of contact between the Country Office and GSS on operational and compliance matters
Own the Operational Knowledge Base and lead onboarding, training, and localization of materials as the team grows
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (management, administration, finance, or related); a master's degree is an asset
Minimum 6 years of experience in operations management, with a track record of transforming informal systems into structured, compliant, and scalable ones, including direct oversight of managers
Strong financial and budget management skills, with experience managing an operational budget
Proven experience maintaining a risk register and working closely with internal/external audit functions
Experience developing and coaching managers, with comfort delegating execution while retaining accountability for results
Strong digital fluency, with experience using and training teams on multiple platforms (Google Suite, Salesforce, Asana, Guru, Slack)
Familiarity with international NGO standards and donor compliance frameworks
Experience navigating the DRC's complex legal environment, including labor law and immigration requirements
Strong alignment with
GiveDirectly's values
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate fluently in English and French with high level stakeholders
Professional proficiency in French and English required; knowledge of Congolese Swahili and/or Lingala is an asset
Compensation
At GiveDirectly, we strive to pay our employees generously and equitably. We use an accredited third party salary aggregator to calculate what we believe to be competitive pay based on role, location, and cost of living. We also have a no negotiation policy to ensure we are paying staff equitably across roles. Read more about our compensation philosophy
here
.
Unless otherwise noted, the benefits stipend may be used to cover benefits or taken as additional taxable income.
Base Salary:
$94,500
Bonus at Target Performance:
10% (~$9,450, with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization’s current performance multiplier, this amount would be $11,057 in 2025)
Estimated Total Compensation at Target: $103,950+
This role is onsite in Goma, DRC. We welcome candidates based in the DRC as well as those willing to relocate to be based in the DRC.
#LI-REMOTE
Working at GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Flagging for US applicants:
We invite you to "
Know Your Rights
" as an applicant.
Commitment to Safeguarding
As a global organization working with communities to eliminate extreme poverty, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the
Misconduct Disclosure Scheme
, and will systematically check with previous employers about any abuse or misconduct related matters involving potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.
These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we work with, and prevent abuse to our recipients and staff.
**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect people and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance when it comes to preventing, reporting, or responding to any form of abuse or exploitation.” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**
Reasonable Accommodations
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the role, please email us at careers@givedirectly.org with the email subject “Accommodation Needed”. We will work with you to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to support your needs.
Want to put your best foot forward on your GiveDirectly application?
Take a look at our
Candidate Application Prep Guide
!
Referrals
Know the right person for this role? Please consider
referring them
. We offer a reward of $3,000 for a Senior Manager or above role, and $500 for a Manager role, paid if we end up hiring your referral. Thank you for sending great people our way!
Location: Goma, DRC
About GiveDirectly
What if the most effective way to fight poverty was also the simplest: give people money and trust them to decide what they need?
Since 2011, GiveDirectly has proven that idea at scale. We’ve delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty and crisis across 15 countries, and rigorous research shows the results: healthier kids, stronger businesses, sturdier homes, and more resilient families and local economies. Cash is now widely recognized as one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid.
Our ambition goes beyond our own programs. We want cash to become the benchmark for aid, much as the index fund became the benchmark for investing, so that every aid dollar is held to one question:
is this doing more good than giving the money directly to people living in poverty?
We’re growing fast, and this is a rare and important moment to join.
We expect to hit $1B in revenue in 2026 with significant growth forecast for 2027. At the same time we are building a new technology stack and operating model designed for a roughly 10x change in scale, and we are actively pursuing partnerships with major funders to move even more money in bigger ways, to people who need it. We are known for our extensive integration of technology into field processes; our quantitative approach to performance measurement; and our commitment to rigorous, independent, experimental evaluation of our impact, with multiple Randomized Control Trials completed and others in progress.
How we work
Our team spans 20+ countries and 69 languages. Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We expect high ownership and give people real responsibility early. Our values are central to how we hire, work, and grow, and they are deliberately opinionated:
Recipients first.
Recipients’ preferences come before those of donors or ourselves.
Team next.
We optimize for organizational success, not individual success.
Be proactively candid.
We say what we believe and share information openly.
Create positive energy.
We aim to be a source of energy for colleagues, not a drain.
Think rigorously; act quickly.
We reason from first principles, then act rather than debate.
Know yourself and grow.
We own our imperfections and seek feedback to grow.
Accept reality. Propose solutions.
We focus on what can change and bring solutions, not just problems.
Be productively ambitious.
We take risks for step-change impact, not incremental progress.
If they describe how you like to work and they energize you, this could be a great fit.
Want to learn more? Read and listen:
We are one of
Time100’s
Most Influential Companies of 2026, and our work has been covered by
The Economist
,
NPR
,
TED
, and
The Washington Post
. We're now preparing to deliver billions of dollars a year to people in extreme poverty, if funding allows.
Read our CEO's essay
on what that will take.
About GiveDirectly in the DRC
GiveDirectly DRC was established in 2018 to enable cash transfers to poor and rural populations via mobile phones, thereby promoting food security, poverty reduction, and financial inclusion. We aimed to demonstrate the operational feasibility and cost-effectiveness of transferring large volumes of money digitally in one of the world's least developed countries. Since its inception four years ago, GiveDirectly DRC has used mobile phones to transfer over $14 million to more than 65,000 beneficiaries in four provinces: South Kivu, North Kivu, Ituri, and Kinshasa.
GiveDirectly's activities in the DRC have expanded to include, among other things: compelling proofs of concept for mobile-based cash transfers; and the implementation of innovative technologies to target disadvantaged urban populations in Kinshasa, in collaboration with the DRC's social protection agency, the DRC Social Fund. The delivery of contactless cash to beneficiaries in Beni and Bunia affected by the economic consequences of COVID-19. You will be joining Give Directly DRC at an exciting time in its history, as we are establishing and hope to launch several new programs and strengthen our partnership with the DRC government.
About the Role
As Senior Manager, Programs (DRC), you'll help bring GiveDirectly's programs in the Democratic Republic of Congo to life — owning their end-to-end execution, from operational design to on-the-ground delivery. You'll blend strategic thinking with hands-on problem-solving: designing systems that work, catching risks before they escalate, and using data to drive continuous improvement. You'll also lead people, managing a team of managers and field staff, while partnering closely with the Program Director and Country Director to shape what comes next. It's a role for someone who's energized by both the big picture and the operational details that make it real.
What You’ll Do:
Develop detailed project management plans for all our programs and drive them through successful end-to-end execution
Design operational models for new programs — including targeting, payments, and customer service — and define, monitor, and report on key operational and efficiency indicators
Identify operational vulnerabilities, such as fraud or reputational risk, and implement mitigation solutions aligned with the risk framework set by the Program Director
Analyze program-level data to diagnose the causes of underperformance and drive continuous quality improvement
Partner with Tech and Data teams to design surveys and ensure data integrity in Salesforce
Directly manage a team of managers, with oversight of field teams and call centre at multiple levels
Support the Program Director and Country Director in scoping new programs, including operational feasibility and risk assessment.
Manage partner relationships with key operational partners with oversight of scoping, contracting and ensuring the terms of our agreements are respected.
Develop materials for engagement with donors and other external stakeholders in order to represent our work externally.
Requirements:
Minimum 6 years of experience managing and implementing programs within international NGOs or a comparable operational environment; experience in cash or money transfer programming is an asset
Work experience in the DRC, or strong knowledge of the DRC context, is highly desirable
Experience in team management, including recruitment, team building, and development
Strong analytical thinking, with a proven ability to use data to identify problems and improve programs
Experience using technology and digital tools to drive results and operational innovation
Proven instinct for risk management and creative problem-solving in complex operational environments
A high degree of autonomy and resilience, with the ability to thrive in a fragile, rapidly changing environment
Strong alignment with
GiveDirectly's values
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate fluently in English and French with high level stakeholders
Professional proficiency in French and English required; knowledge of Congolese Swahili and/or Lingala is an asset
Compensation
At GiveDirectly, we strive to pay our employees generously and equitably. We use an accredited third party salary aggregator to calculate what we believe to be competitive pay based on role, location, and cost of living. We also have a no negotiation policy to ensure we are paying staff equitably across roles. Read more about our compensation philosophy
here
.
Unless otherwise noted, the benefits stipend may be used to cover benefits or taken as additional taxable income.
Base Salary:
$94,500
Bonus at Target Performance:
10% (~$9,450, with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization’s current performance multiplier, this amount would be $11,057 in 2025)
Estimated Total Compensation at Target: $103,950+
This role is onsite in Goma, DRC. We welcome candidates based in the DRC as well as those willing to relocate to be based in the DRC.
#LI-REMOTE
Working at GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Flagging for US applicants:
We invite you to "
Know Your Rights
" as an applicant.
Commitment to Safeguarding
As a global organization working with communities to eliminate extreme poverty, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the
Misconduct Disclosure Scheme
, and will systematically check with previous employers about any abuse or misconduct related matters involving potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.
These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we work with, and prevent abuse to our recipients and staff.
**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect people and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance when it comes to preventing, reporting, or responding to any form of abuse or exploitation.” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**
Reasonable Accommodations
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the role, please email us at careers@givedirectly.org with the email subject “Accommodation Needed”. We will work with you to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to support your needs.
Want to put your best foot forward on your GiveDirectly application?
Take a look at our
Candidate Application Prep Guide
!
Referrals
Know the right person for this role? Please consider
referring them
. We offer a reward of $3,000 for a Senior Manager or above role, and $500 for a Manager role, paid if we end up hiring your referral. Thank you for sending great people our way!
Location: Goma/Bukavu/Kinshasa, DRC
About GiveDirectly
What if the most effective way to fight poverty was also the simplest: give people money and trust them to decide what they need?
Since 2011, GiveDirectly has proven that idea at scale. We’ve delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty and crisis across 15 countries, and rigorous research shows the results: healthier kids, stronger businesses, sturdier homes, and more resilient families and local economies. Cash is now widely recognized as one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid.
Our ambition goes beyond our own programs. We want cash to become the benchmark for aid, much as the index fund became the benchmark for investing, so that every aid dollar is held to one question:
is this doing more good than giving the money directly to people living in poverty?
We’re growing fast, and this is a rare and important moment to join.
We expect to hit $1B in revenue in 2026 with significant growth forecast for 2027. At the same time we are building a new technology stack and operating model designed for a roughly 10x change in scale, and we are actively pursuing partnerships with major funders to move even more money in bigger ways, to people who need it. We are known for our extensive integration of technology into field processes; our quantitative approach to performance measurement; and our commitment to rigorous, independent, experimental evaluation of our impact, with multiple Randomized Control Trials completed and others in progress.
How we work
Our team spans 20+ countries and 69 languages. Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We expect high ownership and give people real responsibility early. Our values are central to how we hire, work, and grow, and they are deliberately opinionated:
Recipients first.
Recipients’ preferences come before those of donors or ourselves.
Team next.
We optimize for organizational success, not individual success.
Be proactively candid.
We say what we believe and share information openly.
Create positive energy.
We aim to be a source of energy for colleagues, not a drain.
Think rigorously; act quickly.
We reason from first principles, then act rather than debate.
Know yourself and grow.
We own our imperfections and seek feedback to grow.
Accept reality. Propose solutions.
We focus on what can change and bring solutions, not just problems.
Be productively ambitious.
We take risks for step-change impact, not incremental progress.
If they describe how you like to work and they energize you, this could be a great fit.
Want to learn more? Read and listen:
We are one of
Time100’s
Most Influential Companies of 2026, and our work has been covered by
The Economist
,
NPR
,
TED
, and
The Washington Post
. We're now preparing to deliver billions of dollars a year to people in extreme poverty, if funding allows.
Read our CEO's essay
on what that will take.
About this role
The Risk Management Program Manager is responsible for preventing, detecting, mitigating and investigating the field-based risks associated with delivering millions of dollars to thousands of poor households across a portfolio of countries. The Program Manager (PM) will work with the Internal Audit Director and the wider Internal Audit team to design innovations to manage the risks associated with cash transfers.
Reports to:
Director, Internal Audit
Level
: Manager
Location:
Remote - Goma/Bukavu/Kinshasa, DRC with a requirement to overlap with an East Africa timezone by at least 3 hours.
Role Summary
Supports overall Global Internal Audit (IA) strategy.
Overall risk manager for the countries in their portfolio.
In partnership with the Country Director (CD), lead the development of the country IA strategy.
Supports on all project design at all stages (project inception, proposal creation, project design, risk register creation, ongoing project risk management, project closure).
Leads (or where relevant, delegates) all country syncs with CD.
HR oversight (not direct management) for all countries in their portfolio.
Takes direct lead on certain, more sensitive and high risk investigations in portfolio (as determined by CD and IAD).
Manages Internal Audit for each country in their portfolio
Manages Internal Audit Manager (IAM) directly.
Supports admin oversight and procurement for the IA team in country (ensuring docs are in order etc).
Carries out regular spot checks on country operations and ensures IAM is doing their checks and documenting them.
Seeks to develop and analyze data we have but also look for new ways to spot and reduce fraud.
Visible point of contact for country team and part of country management team where relevant.
Leads coordination with other internal teams (such as Safeguarding, Programs, and Tech) as well as external partners, such as Telcos where needed.
Visits each country in portfolio at least 1x per year for field visits.
Roles and responsibilities:
Project Design (25%)
Represent IA in country project design conversations, including development of strategic risk management measures.
Owning development of project-specific Internal Audit proposals detailing audit rates, audit approaches, e.t.c. for new projects and discussing these with CD.
Oversee community risk scoping exercises and ensure full scoping report is submitted to IAD and CDs for all new projects.
Ensure that customized risk registers are created for all new projects; ensure that risk registers for ongoing projects are updated regularly.
Review implementation tools, e.g. enrollment surveys, to better align them to risk detection, mitigation and prevention.
Systems Orientated risk monitoring (45%)
Owning and monitoring IA metrics / KPIs in countries of portfolio and owning correction of dropping or critically missed metrics.
Overall owner (accountable) of country project workbooks detailing workplans and staffing, tech related requirements and activity timelines.
Define and review risk classifications based on projects and country level activities.
Hold weekly (or bi-weekly) meetings with Country Directors in each country you are assigned.
Lead the development of escalation protocols for different types of risks and monitor implementation of the protocols by country managers.
Lead the transparent, accountable and where needed collaborative investigation of high risk cases.
Support the IAM to undertake community based fraud intelligence monitoring exercises and escalate any identified risk trends to the CD and IAD.
Monitor the traffic and trends of risk reporting and flag high risk countries and projects to the CD and IAD.
Support the IAD with tech-related fraud prevention innovations work through different inputs as may be requested from time to time.
Where relevant, build in-country relationships with fraud management stakeholders (for example, MoMo provider telcos) for sustainable fraud resolutions in-country.
Conduct spot checks on both the programs and IA operations to ensure high quality and identify any abnormalities.
Build and manage in-country project related stakeholder relationships; working with different in-country teams to ensure IA deliverables are tracked as per workplan.
Write and share with the IA - Director, quarterly productivity reports and/or project specific retrospectives (or progress reports).
People Management (10%)
Directly manages Internal Audit Managers in all countries you are assigned.
Conduct regular check-ins with Direct Reports.
Conduct performance reviews for direct reports every quarter and provide a report of the same to the IA-Director and CD where relevant.
Indirectly support the AFMs and FOs in the countries you are assigned.
Develop a team with a high capacity for problem solving, critical thinking, and strong analytical and communication skill.
Conduct regular skip-level meetings with AFMs.
Hiring: Directly responsible for hiring IAMs in the countries you are assigned.
Create a strong overall team
Manage conflicts and other risks within the team and escalate where appropriate.
Promote effective team culture by encouraging recognition of positive achievements and other team-building initiatives.
Model ethical behavior that encourages the team to report misconduct within GD staff, partners, community and recipients.
Conduct staff career growth needs assessments (through structures surveys and 1:1 sessions) and liaise with the HR manager to deliver robust professional development sessions internally and externally.
Culture Building (10%)
Act as the custodian of ‘Recipients First’ Value within the team by ensuring compliance to policies and protocols of GiveDirectly.
Maintain an active, visible and consistent commitment to a common standard of behavior that is required throughout every aspect of the organization as stipulated in the Code of Conduct Statement.
Manage a team that is driven by individual accountability involving moving beyond corporate ‘rules-based’ behavior to ‘values-based’ behavior that promotes a greater focus on promoting individual integrity.”
Identify sub-cultures within the organization that may result in safeguarding and fraud risks to recipients.
Conduct annual training to country Programs teams on fraud and safeguarding mitigation requirements as outlined in GD policies.
Other responsibilities (10%)
Supports Director on reflecting on and rethinking the Global IA strategy and mandate.
Supports Director on utilizing AI and technology to improve GD’s fraud risk management systems.
Participates in weekly IA management meetings and weekly sprints to discuss cross-team activities.
Support on country external audits where requested.
Support on non-field based fraud management on an as-needed basis in your countries of operation.
Proactively identify and flag ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of IA’s operations.
Support other country of operations outside of portfolio where necessary.
What you’ll bring:
Internal audit / risk management background
- 3+ years leading audit, compliance, or risk functions, ideally in a role that combined strategy design with hands-on fieldwork (not just desk audits).
Fraud investigation experience
- has personally led or overseen sensitive/high-risk investigations, not just routine checks.
People management
- directly managed a team, including hiring, performance reviews, and conflict management.
Cross-country or multi-site portfolio experience
- managed risk/audit across several countries or regional units simultaneously, since this role owns a country portfolio.
Field-based operations exposure
- comfortable with in-person field visits (at least 1x/year per country) in low-resource or humanitarian/development settings, not purely office-based audit work.
Stakeholder management
- experience liaising with external partners and internal cross-functional teams (Safeguarding, Programs, Tech).
Data/analytics fluency
- experience using data to detect fraud trends, build KPIs/metrics, and monitor risk reporting, plus openness to AI/tech-driven fraud prevention tools.
Program/project design experience
- has contributed to project design, risk registers, and proposal creation, ideally in an NGO, cash-transfer, or development-sector context.
Report writing at a senior level
- track record producing strategy documents, quarterly reports, and retrospectives for leadership.
Fluency in both English and French.
Alignment with
GiveDirectly Values
and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity.
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)
Unlimited PTO (that we encourage staff to take!)
Read more about our ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
here
and about our decision to move our central support teams to remote first
here
.
Compensation
At GiveDirectly, we strive to pay our employees generously and equitably. We use an accredited third party salary aggregator to calculate what we believe to be competitive pay based on role, location, and cost of living. We also have a no negotiation policy to ensure we are paying staff equitably across roles. Read more about our compensation philosophy
here
.
Unless otherwise noted, the benefits stipend may be used to cover benefits or taken as additional taxable income.
Base Salary:
$ 75,100
Bonus at Target Performance:
10% (~$ 7,510 with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization’s current performance multiplier, this amount would be $ 8,787 in 2025)
Estimated Total Compensation at Target:
$ 82,610
#LI-REMOTE
Working at GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Flagging for US applicants:
We invite you to "
Know Your Rights
" as an applicant.
Commitment to Safeguarding
As a global organization working with communities to eliminate extreme poverty, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the
Misconduct Disclosure Scheme
, and will systematically check with previous employers about any abuse or misconduct related matters involving potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.
These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we work with, and prevent abuse to our recipients and staff.
**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect people and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance when it comes to preventing, reporting, or responding to any form of abuse or exploitation.” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**
Reasonable Accommodations
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the role, please email us at careers@givedirectly.org with the email subject “Accommodation Needed”. We will work with you to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to support your needs.
Want to put your best foot forward on your GiveDirectly application?
Take a look at our
Candidate Application Prep Guide
!
Referrals
Know the right person for this role? Please consider
referring them
. We offer a reward of $3,000 for a Senior Manager or above role, and $500 for a Manager role, paid if we end up hiring your referral. Thank you for sending great people our way!
Location: Maputo/Nampula, Mozambique
About GiveDirectly
What if the most effective way to fight poverty was also the simplest: give people money and trust them to decide what they need?
Since 2011, GiveDirectly has proven that idea at scale. We’ve delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty and crisis across 15 countries, and rigorous research shows the results: healthier kids, stronger businesses, sturdier homes, and more resilient families and local economies. Cash is now widely recognized as one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid.
Our ambition goes beyond our own programs. We want cash to become the benchmark for aid, much as the index fund became the benchmark for investing, so that every aid dollar is held to one question:
is this doing more good than giving the money directly to people living in poverty?
We’re growing fast, and this is a rare and important moment to join.
We expect to hit $1B in revenue in 2026 with significant growth forecast for 2027. At the same time we are building a new technology stack and operating model designed for a roughly 10x change in scale, and we are actively pursuing partnerships with major funders to move even more money in bigger ways, to people who need it. We are known for our extensive integration of technology into field processes; our quantitative approach to performance measurement; and our commitment to rigorous, independent, experimental evaluation of our impact, with multiple Randomized Control Trials completed and others in progress.
How we work
Our team spans 20+ countries and 69 languages. Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We expect high ownership and give people real responsibility early. Our values are central to how we hire, work, and grow, and they are deliberately opinionated:
Recipients first.
Recipients’ preferences come before those of donors or ourselves.
Team next.
We optimize for organizational success, not individual success.
Be proactively candid.
We say what we believe and share information openly.
Create positive energy.
We aim to be a source of energy for colleagues, not a drain.
Think rigorously; act quickly.
We reason from first principles, then act rather than debate.
Know yourself and grow.
We own our imperfections and seek feedback to grow.
Accept reality. Propose solutions.
We focus on what can change and bring solutions, not just problems.
Be productively ambitious.
We take risks for step-change impact, not incremental progress.
If they describe how you like to work and they energize you, this could be a great fit.
Want to learn more? Read and listen:
We are one of
Time100’s
Most Influential Companies of 2026, and our work has been covered by
The Economist
,
NPR
,
TED
, and
The Washington Post
. We're now preparing to deliver billions of dollars a year to people in extreme poverty, if funding allows.
Read our CEO's essay
on what that will take.
About this role
The Risk Management Program Manager is responsible for preventing, detecting, mitigating and investigating the field-based risks associated with delivering millions of dollars to thousands of poor households across a portfolio of countries. The Program Manager (PM) will work with the Internal Audit Director and the wider Internal Audit team to design innovations to manage the risks associated with cash transfers.
Reports to:
Director, Internal Audit
Level
: Manager
Location:
Remote - Maputo/Nampula, Mozambique with a requirement to overlap with an East Africa timezone by at least 3 hours.
Role Summary
Supports overall Global Internal Audit (IA) strategy.
Overall risk manager for the countries in their portfolio.
In partnership with the Country Director (CD), lead the development of the country IA strategy.
Supports on all project design at all stages (project inception, proposal creation, project design, risk register creation, ongoing project risk management, project closure).
Leads (or where relevant, delegates) all country syncs with CD.
HR oversight (not direct management) for all countries in their portfolio.
Takes direct lead on certain, more sensitive and high risk investigations in portfolio (as determined by CD and IAD).
Manages Internal Audit for each country in their portfolio
Manages Internal Audit Manager (IAM) directly.
Supports admin oversight and procurement for the IA team in country (ensuring docs are in order etc).
Carries out regular spot checks on country operations and ensures IAM is doing their checks and documenting them.
Seeks to develop and analyze data we have but also look for new ways to spot and reduce fraud.
Visible point of contact for country team and part of country management team where relevant.
Leads coordination with other internal teams (such as Safeguarding, Programs, and Tech) as well as external partners, such as Telcos where needed.
Visits each country in portfolio at least 1x per year for field visits.
Roles and responsibilities:
Project Design (25%)
Represent IA in country project design conversations, including development of strategic risk management measures.
Owning development of project-specific Internal Audit proposals detailing audit rates, audit approaches, e.t.c. for new projects and discussing these with CD.
Oversee community risk scoping exercises and ensure full scoping report is submitted to IAD and CDs for all new projects.
Ensure that customized risk registers are created for all new projects; ensure that risk registers for ongoing projects are updated regularly.
Review implementation tools, e.g. enrollment surveys, to better align them to risk detection, mitigation and prevention.
Systems Orientated risk monitoring (45%)
Owning and monitoring IA metrics / KPIs in countries of portfolio and owning correction of dropping or critically missed metrics.
Overall owner (accountable) of country project workbooks detailing workplans and staffing, tech related requirements and activity timelines.
Define and review risk classifications based on projects and country level activities.
Hold weekly (or bi-weekly) meetings with Country Directors in each country you are assigned.
Lead the development of escalation protocols for different types of risks and monitor implementation of the protocols by country managers.
Lead the transparent, accountable and where needed collaborative investigation of high risk cases.
Support the IAM to undertake community based fraud intelligence monitoring exercises and escalate any identified risk trends to the CD and IAD.
Monitor the traffic and trends of risk reporting and flag high risk countries and projects to the CD and IAD.
Support the IAD with tech-related fraud prevention innovations work through different inputs as may be requested from time to time.
Where relevant, build in-country relationships with fraud management stakeholders (for example, MoMo provider telcos) for sustainable fraud resolutions in-country.
Conduct spot checks on both the programs and IA operations to ensure high quality and identify any abnormalities.
Build and manage in-country project related stakeholder relationships; working with different in-country teams to ensure IA deliverables are tracked as per workplan.
Write and share with the IA - Director, quarterly productivity reports and/or project specific retrospectives (or progress reports).
People Management (10%)
Directly manages Internal Audit Managers in all countries you are assigned.
Conduct regular check-ins with Direct Reports.
Conduct performance reviews for direct reports every quarter and provide a report of the same to the IA-Director and CD where relevant.
Indirectly support the AFMs and FOs in the countries you are assigned.
Develop a team with a high capacity for problem solving, critical thinking, and strong analytical and communication skill.
Conduct regular skip-level meetings with AFMs.
Hiring: Directly responsible for hiring IAMs in the countries you are assigned.
Create a strong overall team
Manage conflicts and other risks within the team and escalate where appropriate.
Promote effective team culture by encouraging recognition of positive achievements and other team-building initiatives.
Model ethical behavior that encourages the team to report misconduct within GD staff, partners, community and recipients.
Conduct staff career growth needs assessments (through structures surveys and 1:1 sessions) and liaise with the HR manager to deliver robust professional development sessions internally and externally.
Culture Building (10%)
Act as the custodian of ‘Recipients First’ Value within the team by ensuring compliance to policies and protocols of GiveDirectly.
Maintain an active, visible and consistent commitment to a common standard of behavior that is required throughout every aspect of the organization as stipulated in the Code of Conduct Statement.
Manage a team that is driven by individual accountability involving moving beyond corporate ‘rules-based’ behavior to ‘values-based’ behavior that promotes a greater focus on promoting individual integrity.”
Identify sub-cultures within the organization that may result in safeguarding and fraud risks to recipients.
Conduct annual training to country Programs teams on fraud and safeguarding mitigation requirements as outlined in GD policies.
Other responsibilities (10%)
Supports Director on reflecting on and rethinking the Global IA strategy and mandate.
Supports Director on utilizing AI and technology to improve GD’s fraud risk management systems.
Participates in weekly IA management meetings and weekly sprints to discuss cross-team activities.
Support on country external audits where requested.
Support on non-field based fraud management on an as-needed basis in your countries of operation.
Proactively identify and flag ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of IA’s operations.
Support other country of operations outside of portfolio where necessary.
What you’ll bring:
Internal audit / risk management background
- 3+ years leading audit, compliance, or risk functions, ideally in a role that combined strategy design with hands-on fieldwork (not just desk audits).
Fraud investigation experience
- has personally led or overseen sensitive/high-risk investigations, not just routine checks.
People management
- directly managed a team, including hiring, performance reviews, and conflict management.
Cross-country or multi-site portfolio experience
- managed risk/audit across several countries or regional units simultaneously, since this role owns a country portfolio.
Field-based operations exposure
- comfortable with in-person field visits (at least 1x/year per country) in low-resource or humanitarian/development settings, not purely office-based audit work.
Stakeholder management
- experience liaising with external partners and internal cross-functional teams (Safeguarding, Programs, Tech).
Data/analytics fluency
- experience using data to detect fraud trends, build KPIs/metrics, and monitor risk reporting, plus openness to AI/tech-driven fraud prevention tools.
Program/project design experience
- has contributed to project design, risk registers, and proposal creation, ideally in an NGO, cash-transfer, or development-sector context.
Report writing at a senior level
- track record producing strategy documents, quarterly reports, and retrospectives for leadership.
Fluency in both English and Portuguese.
Alignment with
GiveDirectly Values
and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity.
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)
Unlimited PTO (that we encourage staff to take!)
Read more about our ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
here
and about our decision to move our central support teams to remote first
here
.
Compensation
At GiveDirectly, we strive to pay our employees generously and equitably. We use an accredited third party salary aggregator to calculate what we believe to be competitive pay based on role, location, and cost of living. We also have a no negotiation policy to ensure we are paying staff equitably across roles. Read more about our compensation philosophy
here
.
Unless otherwise noted, the benefits stipend may be used to cover benefits or taken as additional taxable income.
Base Salary:
$67,400
Bonus at Target Performance:
10% (~$6,740 with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization’s current performance multiplier, this amount would be $7,886 in 2025)
Estimated Total Compensation at Target:
$74,140+
#LI-REMOTE
Working at GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Flagging for US applicants:
We invite you to "
Know Your Rights
" as an applicant.
Commitment to Safeguarding
As a global organization working with communities to eliminate extreme poverty, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the
Misconduct Disclosure Scheme
, and will systematically check with previous employers about any abuse or misconduct related matters involving potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.
These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we work with, and prevent abuse to our recipients and staff.
**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect people and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance when it comes to preventing, reporting, or responding to any form of abuse or exploitation.” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**
Reasonable Accommodations
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the role, please email us at careers@givedirectly.org with the email subject “Accommodation Needed”. We will work with you to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to support your needs.
Want to put your best foot forward on your GiveDirectly application?
Take a look at our
Candidate Application Prep Guide
!
Referrals
Know the right person for this role? Please consider
referring them
. We offer a reward of $3,000 for a Senior Manager or above role, and $500 for a Manager role, paid if we end up hiring your referral. Thank you for sending great people our way!
Location: Rwanda
About GiveDirectly
What if the most effective way to fight poverty was also the simplest: give people money and trust them to decide what they need?
Since 2011, GiveDirectly has proven that idea at scale. We’ve delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty and crisis across 15 countries, and rigorous research shows the results: healthier kids, stronger businesses, sturdier homes, and more resilient families and local economies. Cash is now widely recognized as one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid.
Our ambition goes beyond our own programs. We want cash to become the benchmark for aid, much as the index fund became the benchmark for investing, so that every aid dollar is held to one question:
is this doing more good than giving the money directly to people living in poverty?
We’re growing fast, and this is a rare and important moment to join.
We expect to hit $1B in revenue in 2026 with significant growth forecast for 2027. At the same time we are building a new technology stack and operating model designed for a roughly 10x change in scale, and we are actively pursuing partnerships with major funders to move even more money in bigger ways, to people who need it. We are known for our extensive integration of technology into field processes; our quantitative approach to performance measurement; and our commitment to rigorous, independent, experimental evaluation of our impact, with multiple Randomized Control Trials completed and others in progress.
How we work
Our team spans 20+ countries and 69 languages. Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We expect high ownership and give people real responsibility early. Our values are central to how we hire, work, and grow, and they are deliberately opinionated:
Recipients first.
Recipients’ preferences come before those of donors or ourselves.
Team next.
We optimize for organizational success, not individual success.
Be proactively candid.
We say what we believe and share information openly.
Create positive energy.
We aim to be a source of energy for colleagues, not a drain.
Think rigorously; act quickly.
We reason from first principles, then act rather than debate.
Know yourself and grow.
We own our imperfections and seek feedback to grow.
Accept reality. Propose solutions.
We focus on what can change and bring solutions, not just problems.
Be productively ambitious.
We take risks for step-change impact, not incremental progress.
If they describe how you like to work and they energize you, this could be a great fit.
Want to learn more? Read and listen:
We are one of
Time100’s
Most Influential Companies of 2026, and our work has been covered by
The Economist
,
NPR
,
TED
, and
The Washington Post
. We're now preparing to deliver billions of dollars a year to people in extreme poverty, if funding allows.
Read our CEO's essay
on what that will take.
Job Title:
Field Manager
Reports to:
Program Manager
Role Overview:
The Field Manager (“FM”) will be expected to lead the field based aspects of our project. The Field Manager will own the overall enrollment process, including achieving targets; building professional development; and identifying opportunities for risk mitigation and process improvement. The Field Manager will serve as the key “eyes and ears” resource on the ground for the Country Director and Program Director and will be responsible for regularly synthesizing updates on operational health. The role will reward strong personnel management, organizational skills, and a strong commitment towards building a scalable and better-leveraged field organization. This role will require regular travel or relocation to the field locations we are working in.
Responsibilities
Campaign Management: [25%]
The FM will be responsible for managing all aspects of ground operations:
Set and own quantifiable targets like households enrolled and operational efficiency.
Serve as the organization’s engine for continuous improvement of the enrolment process and recipient experience.
People Management: [25%]
The FM will be expected to oversee a performance-oriented culture within the team (their reports), with all staff receiving feedback and development opportunities to achieve their potential.
Hire, train and manage field staff.
Run performance reviews for direct reports and build their capacity to do the same.
Identify and coach high-potential field staff to grow on a quick promotion trajectory.
Data and Analysis: [10%]
The FM will be expected to be comfortable using data to track performance, and inform decision-making, making recommendations to the PM.
Guide and support reports on data inquiries, skill development, and data analysis
Work effectively with GD’s global data team (framing needs and expectations, and holding self and others accountable to agreed timelines)
Communication: [25%]
Meet the GD “bar” for online communication responsiveness (slack, email, phone)
Be able to prepare succinct reports for the Program Manager to present to management
Support for auxiliary projects: [5%]
Assist Program Manager with communicating and executing new projects / pilots / technologies (e.g. messaging Salesforce to field team, rolling out mobile app questions, etc.)
Team-building / morale: [10%]
Identify opportunities for morale-building (e.g. retreats, team events, incentive schemes, etc.)
Desired abilities/experience:
Degree in a relevant field
At least 3-5 years of management experience, preferably managing manager
Exceptional leadership ability with demonstrated success in motivating and developing subordinates
Exceptional ability to problem-solve complex operational challenges in the field
Excitement about owning challenging management tasks, including mentoring and motivating direct reports and the broader field team
Demonstrated ability to work in a highly independent and self-directed manner, while effectively communicating upwardly about gaps and risks
Strong communication and relationship-building skills and the ability to represent the organization effectively to external parties
Strong analytical and technical skills, including a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Demonstrated success in a high-performance work environment
Ability to manage day-to-day operations while simultaneously building more robust, efficient systems.
Working at GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Flagging for US applicants:
We invite you to "
Know Your Rights
" as an applicant.
Commitment to Safeguarding
As a global organization working with communities to eliminate extreme poverty, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the
Misconduct Disclosure Scheme
, and will systematically check with previous employers about any abuse or misconduct related matters involving potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.
These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we work with, and prevent abuse to our recipients and staff.
**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect people and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance when it comes to preventing, reporting, or responding to any form of abuse or exploitation.” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**
Reasonable Accommodations
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the role, please email us at careers@givedirectly.org with the email subject “Accommodation Needed”. We will work with you to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to support your needs.
Want to put your best foot forward on your GiveDirectly application?
Take a look at our
Candidate Application Prep Guide
!
Referrals
Know the right person for this role? Please consider
referring them
. We offer a reward of $3,000 for a Senior Manager or above role, and $500 for a Manager role, paid if we end up hiring your referral. Thank you for sending great people our way!
Location: Remote
About GiveDirectly
What if the most effective way to fight poverty was also the simplest: give people money and trust them to decide what they need?
Since 2011, GiveDirectly has proven that idea at scale. We’ve delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty and crisis across 15 countries, and rigorous research shows the results: healthier kids, stronger businesses, sturdier homes, and more resilient families and local economies. Cash is now widely recognized as one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid.
Our ambition goes beyond our own programs. We want cash to become the benchmark for aid, much as the index fund became the benchmark for investing, so that every aid dollar is held to one question:
is this doing more good than giving the money directly to people living in poverty?
We’re growing fast, and this is a rare and important moment to join.
We expect to hit $1B in revenue in 2026 with significant growth forecast for 2027. At the same time we are building a new technology stack and operating model designed for a roughly 10x change in scale, and we are actively pursuing partnerships with major funders to move even more money in bigger ways, to people who need it. We are known for our extensive integration of technology into field processes; our quantitative approach to performance measurement; and our commitment to rigorous, independent, experimental evaluation of our impact, with multiple Randomized Control Trials completed and others in progress.
How we work
Our team spans 20+ countries and 69 languages. Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We expect high ownership and give people real responsibility early. Our values are central to how we hire, work, and grow, and they are deliberately opinionated:
Recipients first.
Recipients’ preferences come before those of donors or ourselves.
Team next.
We optimize for organizational success, not individual success.
Be proactively candid.
We say what we believe and share information openly.
Create positive energy.
We aim to be a source of energy for colleagues, not a drain.
Think rigorously; act quickly.
We reason from first principles, then act rather than debate.
Know yourself and grow.
We own our imperfections and seek feedback to grow.
Accept reality. Propose solutions.
We focus on what can change and bring solutions, not just problems.
Be productively ambitious.
We take risks for step-change impact, not incremental progress.
If they describe how you like to work and they energize you, this could be a great fit.
Want to learn more? Read and listen:
We are one of
Time100’s
Most Influential Companies of 2026, and our work has been covered by
The Economist
,
NPR
,
TED
, and
The Washington Post
. We're now preparing to deliver billions of dollars a year to people in extreme poverty, if funding allows.
Read our CEO's essay
on what that will take.
Priority application deadline:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are heavily encouraged.
We’re growing at incredible speed, and expect to hit $1B in revenue in 2026 with significant growth forecast for 2027. We’re hiring a
Chief Technology Officer
to lead the building and rebuilding of the technology, systems and ways of working that will enable a sustained $5B+ p/a operation.
You will build software that safely and securely moves billions of dollars to millions of vulnerable people in some of the poorest and highest need parts of the world. This will require applying excellent engineering, team building and organizational judgment to complex, high-stakes operations: identity and fraud management, machine learning on large but imperfect datasets (cell phone data, satellite imagery, government registries), mobile money integrations, low-connectivity environments, rapidly evolving requirements all in diverse regulatory environments and country contexts. You’ll need to keep our legacy technology stack stable and performant, while in parallel building new systems from the ground up for our next level of scale.
You will lead engineering, data, security and enterprise technology – with a small, mighty and rapidly growing engineering team of ~15, and the expectation that this can at least double to ~30 in the next 12 months if you want it to. You’ll report to a CEO with deep experience running technology companies, and partner with our VP Product.
This role is remote, with working hours between US Eastern Time and East African Time, and some preference for candidates in our office hubs of New York, London, or Nairobi.
What we’re looking for:
An exceptional hirer, manager and organizer of technical talent.
Proven record identifying, hiring, developing and retaining excellent engineers and engineering leaders, and creating team processes that consistently deliver software with quality and velocity.
Deep technical judgment, applied close to the work.
You can evaluate major designs, pressure-test architecture and build-vs-buy decisions, and recognize when a team is heading the wrong way, without becoming the primary implementer. Low-ego: you’ll investigate a problem yourself when that’s what the situation requires.
Business judgment and decisiveness under ambiguity.
You’re not just a technical leader, you’re also a business executive. You understand the business, are a strong cross-functional partner, and have a history of good judgment when navigating tradeoffs of long vs. short term, speed, reliability, security, flexibility, cost, technical quality, and user impact.
AI first.
You have a point of view on where AI meaningfully changes engineering productivity and organizational capability, and you’ve moved a team from experimentation to real, measured use. You can set the tools, culture, goals, and guardrails that leverage the opportunities and mitigate the risks of an AI first engineering culture.
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.
Advantages, not requirements.
Experience in an operationally complex or regulated domain (fintech, payments, humanitarian response, global development); systems involving financial controls, fraud risk, identity, or sensitive recipient data; operating across multiple countries, particularly lower-income or infrastructure-constrained ones; leading both modern product engineering and enterprise technology.
What you’ll do
Define our technology vision and target stack.
Own the technical strategy for technology-first delivery at $5B+/year: architecture, platforms, build-vs-buy, and what we retire. Work with executive, product, finance, risk, and data leaders to turn program and product strategy into a sequenced, credible portfolio of technical investments.
Balance a demanding portfolio.
You'll manage six workstreams that all matter and won't all move at once: (1) building our new cash delivery stack (remote-first verification, fraud prevention, massive volume) (2) stabilizing our legacy stack until switchover, then managing the migration; (3) donor-facing fundraising products; (4) our global emergency cash system (and eventual white-labelling of that product); (5) enterprise technology; (6) internal tooling, platform, and cybersecurity. Deciding sequencing and staffing across these (and saying "not yet" credibly) is the job.
Build and grow an exceptional technology organization.
Recruit outstanding engineering and technology talent, design the org GiveDirectly needs at its next stage of scale (engineering, product, data, security, infrastructure, enterprise systems), and create the accountability, decision rights, and career paths to sustain high talent density. Grow the engineering team from 15 to ~30 with a lean but durable management structure.
Own the technical direction and quality bar.
Guide consequential decisions on integrations, data, security, reliability, and technical debt. Ensure our systems can safely support a major increase in transaction volume, geographic reach, and organizational dependence on technology. Set a pragmatic quality bar appropriate to high-stakes financial delivery while preserving speed.
Lead across organizational boundaries.
Serve as a member of GiveDirectly’s executive team, reporting to the CEO and bringing technology into major strategic and operating decisions. Help non-technical leaders understand technical constraints and costs, build credibility with country and functional leaders by understanding their realities, and force clarity when priorities, ownership, or tradeoffs are ambiguous.
Travel.
Approximately 4–6 trips per year, including visits to GiveDirectly countries of operation.
Compensation
At GiveDirectly, we strive to pay our employees generously and equitably. We use an accredited third party salary aggregator to calculate what we believe to be competitive pay based on role, location, and cost of living. We also have a no negotiation policy so pay is consistent across comparable roles.
Total Compensation (US) of $366,000 – $518,000
comprised of:
Base Salary: $300,000 – $375,000
Bonus: $45,000-$112,000 (bonus is % based and decided based on org-wide performance, we will share full methodology during the hiring process)
Annual Benefits Stipend: ~$21,000
Total Compensation (UK) of £225,000 – £317,000 comprised of:
Base Salary: £193,400 – £241,700
Bonus: £29,000 – £72,500 (bonus is % based and decided based on org-wide performance, we will share full methodology during the hiring process)
Annual Benefits Stipend: £2,760
Total Compensation (Kenya) of $333,000 – $467,000 comprised of:
Base Salary: $282,500 – $353,100
Bonus: $42,000 – $106,000 (bonus is % based and decided based on org-wide performance, we will share full methodology during the hiring process)
Annual Benefits Stipend: $8,453
If you are not based in one of the countries listed above, we will share an estimated salary benchmark for the country you are based in during the hiring process.
Working at GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Flagging for US applicants:
We invite you to "
Know Your Rights
" as an applicant.
Commitment to Safeguarding
As a global organization working with communities to eliminate extreme poverty, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the
Misconduct Disclosure Scheme
, and will systematically check with previous employers about any abuse or misconduct related matters involving potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.
These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we work with, and prevent abuse to our recipients and staff.
**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect people and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance when it comes to preventing, reporting, or responding to any form of abuse or exploitation.” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**
Reasonable Accommodations
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the role, please email us at careers@givedirectly.org with the email subject “Accommodation Needed”. We will work with you to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to support your needs.
Want to put your best foot forward on your GiveDirectly application?
Take a look at our
Candidate Application Prep Guide
!
Referrals
Know the right person for this role? Please consider
referring them
. We offer a reward of $3,000 for a Senior Manager or above role, and $500 for a Manager role, paid if we end up hiring your referral. Thank you for sending great people our way!
Location: Maputo
About GiveDirectly
What if the most effective way to fight poverty was also the simplest: give people money and trust them to decide what they need?
Since 2011, GiveDirectly has proven that idea at scale. We’ve delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty and crisis across 15 countries, and rigorous research shows the results: healthier kids, stronger businesses, sturdier homes, and more resilient families and local economies. Cash is now widely recognized as one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid.
Our ambition goes beyond our own programs. We want cash to become the benchmark for aid, much as the index fund became the benchmark for investing, so that every aid dollar is held to one question:
is this doing more good than giving the money directly to people living in poverty?
We’re growing fast, and this is a rare and important moment to join.
We expect to hit $1B in revenue in 2026 with significant growth forecast for 2027. At the same time we are building a new technology stack and operating model designed for a roughly 10x change in scale, and we are actively pursuing partnerships with major funders to move even more money in bigger ways, to people who need it. We are known for our extensive integration of technology into field processes; our quantitative approach to performance measurement; and our commitment to rigorous, independent, experimental evaluation of our impact, with multiple Randomized Control Trials completed and others in progress.
How we work
Our team spans 20+ countries and 69 languages. Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We expect high ownership and give people real responsibility early. Our values are central to how we hire, work, and grow, and they are deliberately opinionated:
Recipients first.
Recipients’ preferences come before those of donors or ourselves.
Team next.
We optimize for organizational success, not individual success.
Be proactively candid.
We say what we believe and share information openly.
Create positive energy.
We aim to be a source of energy for colleagues, not a drain.
Think rigorously; act quickly.
We reason from first principles, then act rather than debate.
Know yourself and grow.
We own our imperfections and seek feedback to grow.
Accept reality. Propose solutions.
We focus on what can change and bring solutions, not just problems.
Be productively ambitious.
We take risks for step-change impact, not incremental progress.
If they describe how you like to work and they energize you, this could be a great fit.
Want to learn more? Read and listen:
We are one of
Time100’s
Most Influential Companies of 2026, and our work has been covered by
The Economist
,
NPR
,
TED
, and
The Washington Post
. We're now preparing to deliver billions of dollars a year to people in extreme poverty, if funding allows.
Read our CEO's essay
on what that will take.
GiveDirectly Mozambique is growing – delivering large lump sum transfers at scale, developing tech-enabled delivery models, and building the operational infrastructure needed to support a significantly larger program. We're looking for an Operations Lead to strengthen the support systems and staff to operate with excellence at scale. This role will lead procurement, logistics, HR, and administrative functions end-to-end, working closely with the Country Director and collaborating with Programs, Finance, Internal Audit and Safeguarding teams.
The ideal candidate combines strong operational expertise – particularly in procurement, logistics, and HR – with the leadership skills to build and mentor a growing team. You thrive in a fast-paced, non-hierarchical environment, are comfortable making decisions with limited precedent, and bring a bias toward action and practical problem-solving.
Reports to:
Country Director
Level:
Senior Manager
Travel requirement:
Regular travel within Mozambique to field offices and program sites. Must be able to travel 1-2 times per year internationally for team retreats.
What you'll do
Build and lead the Mozambique operations team
Lead the GD Moz Operations team, including procurement, logistics, administration, and HR functions.
Provide line management to the Office & Procurement Manager and Human Resources Manager, while supporting them to build high-performing, appropriately specialised teams.
Create clear roles, responsibilities, and standard operating procedures that enable the team to operate independently and at a high standard.
Build the team's capacity over time, driving best practice and coaching managers to develop operations management excellence.
Contribute to cost-effective systems for scale
Help design and build systems and processes capable of supporting a larger program, identifying future needs (e.g. strategic partnerships, team capacity, technology solutions).
Drive measurable improvements in back-office processes, running regular analyses on speed, cost, resilience and controls.
Identify and implement opportunities to use AI and other digital solutions to improve the scalability of operations.
Leadership to procurement, logistics and administration
Oversee Procurement & Administration function through the Office & Procurement Manager, identifying bottlenecks and improving systems.
Develop and support implementation of a procurement strategy to ensure an efficient, responsive, high-quality, and resilient supply of goods and services.
Lead logistics and fleet management, ensuring efficient and reliable transport and distribution across Mozambique's operations.
Oversee budgeting and procurement planning to ensure needs are forecast and operations run smoothly.
Use data to conduct analyses to identify opportunities to improve procurement and logistics efficiency and value for money.
Support compliance and risk management
Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks, maintaining a risk register and putting mitigations in place.
Ensure operations meet GiveDirectly's global policy standards and local regulatory requirements, adapting for the Mozambique context.
Work with GiveDirectly's Corporate Audit function to support internal audits and build systems for a strong control environment across assets, inventory, fleet, procurement and office security.
Closely collaborate with Finance teams for timely, efficient payment processes, facilitate external audits, and ensure compliance.
Oversee HR
Oversee HR function through the HR Manager, identifying bottlenecks and improving systems.
Support the Country Director in implementing and iterating on GiveDirectly Mozambique's people strategy to scale the team while building talent density.
Support the HR team to deliver initiatives that strengthen team culture and reinforce GiveDirectly's values as the organisation scales.
Drive best practice across recruitment, learning and development, performance management, and HR operations.
What you'll bring
Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly Values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity.
Significant experience (6+ years) in operations management, with strong expertise in procurement and logistics.
A track record of strengthening operational functions – taking systems from ad hoc toward structured, compliant, and scalable.
Strong financial and budget management skills, with experience managing operational budgets and driving cost-effectiveness.
Experience managing and developing teams, including recruiting and mentoring staff.
Experience overseeing or working closely with HR functions (recruitment, performance management, learning and development, culture building).
Comfort in a fast-paced and changing environment that involves a degree of ambiguity and requires figuring things out with limited precedent.
Highly analytical with a strong attention to detail and a bias toward data-driven decision-making.
Familiarity with INGO standards, donor compliance frameworks, internal controls, and audit processes.
Strong cross-cultural communication skills and experience working effectively in matrixed organisations.
Experience and aptitude leveraging new technologies and AI to advance operational effectiveness. Comfort with an agile and iterative approach.
Knowledge of Mozambique's regulatory environment for NGO operations, procurement, and employment law is an advantage.
Language Requirement: English fluency required; Portuguese fluency is a plus.
Working at GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Flagging for US applicants:
We invite you to "
Know Your Rights
" as an applicant.
Commitment to Safeguarding
As a global organization working with communities to eliminate extreme poverty, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the
Misconduct Disclosure Scheme
, and will systematically check with previous employers about any abuse or misconduct related matters involving potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.
These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we work with, and prevent abuse to our recipients and staff.
**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect people and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance when it comes to preventing, reporting, or responding to any form of abuse or exploitation.” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**
Reasonable Accommodations
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the role, please email us at careers@givedirectly.org with the email subject “Accommodation Needed”. We will work with you to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to support your needs.
Want to put your best foot forward on your GiveDirectly application?
Take a look at our
Candidate Application Prep Guide
!
Referrals
Know the right person for this role? Please consider
referring them
. We offer a reward of $3,000 for a Senior Manager or above role, and $500 for a Manager role, paid if we end up hiring your referral. Thank you for sending great people our way!
Role overview: We are looking for a Game Mathematician to design, validate, and improve mathematical models for casino games. You will work closely with Product Owners, developers, QA, and certification teams to create engaging, compliant, and mathematically robust game experiences.
Responsibilities:
— Design and develop mathematical models for slots, casual and table games;
— Contribute to game mechanics and feature design together with Product Owners and game designers;
— Build simulations and analytical tools to validate RTP, volatility, hit frequency, maximum win, and other key game parameters;
— Review and verify mathematical implementations together with developers and QA;
— Analyze, update, and adapt legacy mathematical models from previously released games when required;
— Support game balancing, playtesting, and post-release analysis using gameplay and statistical data;
— Work with certification laboratories during game certification, investigate mathematical or technical findings, and prepare required fixes or supporting documentation;
— Analyze market trends and existing game mechanics to identify opportunities for innovation.
Requirements:
— Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience;
— Strong knowledge of probability theory, combinatorics, statistics, and mathematical modeling;
— 5+ years of proven experience creating mathematics for slot games and/or other casino games;
— Experience collaborating with certification laboratories and resolving certification-related issues;
— Ability to explain which certification labs you have worked with, what requirements or findings arose, and how you addressed them;
— Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language, such as C++, C#, or similar;
— Strong Excel skills and experience with simulations, data analysis, and large datasets;
— Experience with Git;
— Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
Nice to have:
— Understanding of player psychology, engagement mechanics, and the iGaming market;
— Experience working with legacy game mathematics, including reviewing, debugging, recalculating, and updating existing models.
Work conditions:
— Work where it suits you: from home, the office, or a mix of both.
— 100% paid vacation and sick days, plus extra days off.
— Medical insurance and mental health support.
— BCoins for internal rewards and fun perks.
— Budget for professional development, certifications, and language courses (English and Polish).
— Hackathons, team events, and legendary parties.
— Kids’ camp for BGamers’ families.
— Referral program with real rewards.
Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
About GiveDirectly
What if the most effective way to fight poverty was also the simplest: give people money and trust them to decide what they need?
Since 2011, GiveDirectly has proven that idea at scale. We’ve delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty and crisis across 15 countries, and rigorous research shows the results: healthier kids, stronger businesses, sturdier homes, and more resilient families and local economies. Cash is now widely recognized as one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid.
Our ambition goes beyond our own programs. We want cash to become the benchmark for aid, much as the index fund became the benchmark for investing, so that every aid dollar is held to one question:
is this doing more good than giving the money directly to people living in poverty?
We’re growing fast, and this is a rare and important moment to join.
We expect to hit $1B in revenue in 2026 with significant growth forecast for 2027. At the same time we are building a new technology stack and operating model designed for a roughly 10x change in scale, and we are actively pursuing partnerships with major funders to move even more money in bigger ways, to people who need it. We are known for our extensive integration of technology into field processes; our quantitative approach to performance measurement; and our commitment to rigorous, independent, experimental evaluation of our impact, with multiple Randomized Control Trials completed and others in progress.
How we work
Our team spans 20+ countries and 69 languages. Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We expect high ownership and give people real responsibility early. Our values are central to how we hire, work, and grow, and they are deliberately opinionated:
Recipients first.
Recipients’ preferences come before those of donors or ourselves.
Team next.
We optimize for organizational success, not individual success.
Be proactively candid.
We say what we believe and share information openly.
Create positive energy.
We aim to be a source of energy for colleagues, not a drain.
Think rigorously; act quickly.
We reason from first principles, then act rather than debate.
Know yourself and grow.
We own our imperfections and seek feedback to grow.
Accept reality. Propose solutions.
We focus on what can change and bring solutions, not just problems.
Be productively ambitious.
We take risks for step-change impact, not incremental progress.
If they describe how you like to work and they energize you, this could be a great fit.
Want to learn more? Read and listen:
We are one of
Time100’s
Most Influential Companies of 2026, and our work has been covered by
The Economist
,
NPR
,
TED
, and
The Washington Post
. We're now preparing to deliver billions of dollars a year to people in extreme poverty, if funding allows.
Read our CEO's essay
on what that will take.
Role Overview
GiveDirectly Malawi has grown steadily since its introduction in 2019 and in 2025 launched our most ambitious program and research agenda yet, delivering funds across an entire district alongside the largest-ever randomised trial on unconditional cash. To deliver our ambitious plans for scale, we are looking for a Human Resources Manager who can operate as a strategic, agile thought partner to the Country Director someone with a strong grasp of Malawi labour law and demonstrated, hands-on experience across the HR lifecycle, who is just as comfortable advising on organisational design and workforce risk as they are personally running payroll and compensation. The HR Manager ensures that GiveDirectly Malawi attracts, develops, and retains the talent needed to deliver on our mission, focus on the strategic and technical work that most shapes the organisation's ability to perform.
The role will reward exceptional interpersonal skills, sound judgement in navigating people and organisational challenges, and a deep commitment to building a workplace where staff feel supported, valued, and connected to the work. As GiveDirectly continues to scale, this role ensures that our people practices are consistent, compliant, and fit for purpose, balancing the pace of a fast-growing organisation with the rigour and care that good HR demands and doing so with the agility to build or improve systems rather than simply administer the ones already in place. The HR Manager will play a critical role in strengthening the infrastructure of the country office, designing and improving systems for recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and staff development that can grow with the organisation. This position also plays an important role in safeguarding organisational culture and integrity, supporting leadership in upholding GiveDirectly's values and ensuring staff experience reflects the standards we set for ourselves.
Strategic Partnership & Talent Management
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Country Director on organisational design, workforce planning, and people-related risk
Own the end-to-end recruitment process for all open positions in Malawi, partnering with hiring managers to define role requirements, develop job descriptions, and build targeted sourcing strategies that attract strong candidates from various talent pools.
Lead candidate screening and selection, including structured CV reviews, interview coordination, and skills assessments where relevant, ensuring a consistent, respectful, and efficient experience for all candidates from application through to offer.
Lead periodic salary benchmarking exercises using credible market data and sector comparators, producing clear analysis and recommendations to ensure GiveDirectly's compensation remains competitive, internally equitable, and aligned with local labour market realities.
Drive professional development planning across the team, working with managers and staff to identify individual growth needs, co-create learning plans, and source, coordinate, and evaluate training interventions both internal and external that build capability at every level of the organisation.
Payroll & Compliance
Personally manage payroll, ensuring salaries, relevant allowances, and other entitlements are processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with both internal policies and local labour regulations
Act as the primary point of contact for staff on HR policy questions, providing clear, fair, and consistent guidance, and lead the management of disciplinary and grievance processes in line with GiveDirectly's HR manual and Malawi labour law.
Design and continuously improve a structured onboarding programme for all new hires, covering orientation on GiveDirectly's HR manual, policies, and organisational values, as well as seamless set-up of benefits enrolment, payroll, and system access from day one.
Actively identify opportunities to modernise or automate HR processes
Administration & Record-Keeping (in partnership with the HR Associate)
.
Set direction and quality standards for staff benefits administration, leave management, and timesheet processes, with the HR Associate handling day-to-day coordination, vendor liaison, and record maintenance.
Maintain oversight of accurate, confidential, and audit-ready personnel files for all staff, ensuring records are kept in line with GiveDirectly's data policies, local labour regulations, and best-practice HR record-keeping standards.
Performance Management & Tracking
Provide support during the performance review cycle including stakeholder communications, documentation, and ensuring HR systems and records are promptly updated to reflect any changes in role, title, or compensation.
Work closely with the Country Director and line managers to identify and action professional development opportunities for staff, tracking individual development plans and following up to ensure commitments translate into tangible growth.
Organisational Culture & Engagement
Take ownership of planning and delivering a calendar of team-building activities and staff engagement events that strengthen relationships, sustain morale, and reinforce a sense of shared purpose across the Malawi team.
Proactively generate and champion initiatives that bring GiveDirectly's culture and values to life, embedding them into key moments across the employee lifecycle including hiring, onboarding, performance conversations, and team gatherings.
Serve as a trusted culture steward, creating regular channels for staff to share feedback, surfacing themes and insights to leadership, and helping the organisation stay responsive to the needs and sentiment of its people.
Desired Qualifications
5–7 years of progressive experience in operations, with demonstrable exposure to human resources management, ideally within an international development, NGO, or high-growth organisation context candidates from fast-paced or tech-enabled environments are encouraged to apply
Direct, hands-on payroll and compensation experience able to personally run payroll and lead benchmarking exercises, not only oversee others doing so.
A track record of building, redesigning, or modernising an HR process or system, ideally including use of automation or digital tools, rather than solely administering existing ones.
Degree in a relevant field (e.g. Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or equivalent).
Strong alignment with GiveDirectly's values and a genuine commitment to the organisation's mission.
Proven experience managing HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and compliance with local labour law.
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments where success requires adaptability, sound judgement without a ready-made playbook, and a significant degree of learning by doing.
Experienced people manager with a track record of building high-performing teams, delivering results through others, and establishing strong management systems and processes.
Collaborative management style with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust across diverse teams and stakeholders at all levels.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging effectively for a range of audiences including field teams, local and global leadership, regulatory authorities, and external service providers.
Working at GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Flagging for US applicants:
We invite you to "
Know Your Rights
" as an applicant.
Commitment to Safeguarding
As a global organization working with communities to eliminate extreme poverty, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the
Misconduct Disclosure Scheme
, and will systematically check with previous employers about any abuse or misconduct related matters involving potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.
These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we work with, and prevent abuse to our recipients and staff.
**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect people and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance when it comes to preventing, reporting, or responding to any form of abuse or exploitation.” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**
Reasonable Accommodations
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the role, please email us at careers@givedirectly.org with the email subject “Accommodation Needed”. We will work with you to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to support your needs.
Want to put your best foot forward on your GiveDirectly application?
Take a look at our
Candidate Application Prep Guide
!
Referrals
Know the right person for this role? Please consider
referring them
. We offer a reward of $3,000 for a Senior Manager or above role, and $500 for a Manager role, paid if we end up hiring your referral. Thank you for sending great people our way!
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