Location: Karamoja, Uganda.
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 Officer
Location: Karamoja District, Uganda
Reports to: Associate Field Manager
Overview:
The Field Officer will play a critical day-to-day role in delivering GiveDirectly’s gold-standard cash transfer product to donors and recipients. The Field Officer will carry out and support a variety of field activities, depending on his / her team assignment and GiveDirectly’s needs on any given day. In short, the Field Officer will be responsible for executing the recipient surveys and associated processes that facilitate GiveDirectly’s unique cash transfer model. The role will reward high-quality judgment on operational questions and challenges, work ethic, communication skills, and a strong commitment to GiveDirectly’s mission and model.
Core responsibilities by team:
Census team
Barazas: explain GiveDirectly’s program to entire villages prior to the census surveys; answer any questions.
Explain GiveDirectly’s program to eligible households
Meet with the village elders and guides to understand village boundaries
Coordinating with team members, visit every household in the village, excluding none
Complete census surveys with accurate data using digital tools
Registration team
Provide cell phones as necessary
Ensure someone in the household is ready to operate the phone to access transfers
Identify and eliminate ineligible households
Complete surveys with accurate data using digital tools accurate data
Reinforce information about GiveDirectly’s program to eligible households
Explain safety and readiness information to recipients
Ensure someone in the household is ready to operate the phone to access transfers
Identify and eliminate ineligible households
Follow-up team
Follow up surveys: call or visit recipients to administer a survey to confirm transfer receipt and collect data used to improve the program and uncover any recipient problems
Hotline calls: answer the phone as recipients call in with questions or concerns, answering their questions and escalating any problems as necessary
Registration problem resolution: for people who have not registered with mobile money or who have registered with the wrong name, call or visit the recipients and advise them on how to register
Adverse events case management: identify, report, and escalate adverse events to team leader; examples include: intra-household conflict, rumors about GiveDirectly, reports of a bribe, etc.
A Field Officer will be a member of one of these teams as assigned depending on the organisation’s needs.
Desired qualifications:
Language requirement: Ngakarimojong
Possess at minimum a bachelors degree in relevant fields
Previous working experience in Humanitarian sector ( at least 1 year)
Computer and mobile device data entry ability or experience (Commcare, Salesforce, Google suit package )
Empathy, honesty, and the highest standards of integrity
Strong interest in advancing the distinctive values and mission of GiveDirectly
Patience and good judgment in resolving recipient problems
Previous working experience in the field with vulnerable communities (1-2 years minimum)
Physical fitness and ability to cope with difficult weather conditions or terrain
This is a field based, short term contract (3 months) role and applications will be processed on a rolling basis.
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: Senior Manager
Location:
Rwanda
Reporting to:
Country Director
Start Date:
As soon as possible
Role Overview
GiveDirectly
is seeking an experienced and dynamic
Senior Manager (SM)
to lead government relations, strategic partnerships, public engagement, and resource mobilization efforts for its
Rwanda Country Office
. This role is critical to advancing GiveDirectly’s mission of delivering unconditional cash transfers by fostering trust, collaboration, and alignment with public and private stakeholders, while securing the financial and institutional support needed to scale impact.
The SM will serve as a key external ambassador for GiveDirectly, building and maintaining high-level relationships with government agencies, civil society, media, and both domestic and international donors. Reporting directly to the Country Director, the SM will play a central role in shaping the organization’s external positioning, driving resource mobilization, managing risk, and identifying strategic growth opportunities through multi-sectoral engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Government & Stakeholder Engagement
Initiate and strengthen relationships with senior government stakeholders to explore funding or partnership opportunities.
Build and maintain allies and champions within public institutions for GiveDirectly’s mission.
Engage relevant government agencies on GiveDirectly’s projects, approach, and impact, including securing local government approvals where necessary.
Track the status and strength of relationships with key stakeholders, designing and implementing strategies to improve engagement.
Represent GiveDirectly at national events, forums, and high-level or high-risk meetings.
Ensure compliance with all government directives, regulations, and protocols.
Align GiveDirectly’s activities with national poverty alleviation strategies and development programs, as well as provide guidance and support to field teams to ensure government protocol compliance.
Identify and mitigate potential risks related to government engagement, working cross-functionally to implement preventative measures.
Partnership Development & Fundraising
Identify and cultivate funding and partnership opportunities with government donors, multilateral agencies, philanthropic institutions, and INGOs.
Build and maintain a robust pipeline of strategic partnerships to support program growth, co-implementation, and scale.
Support proposal development, concept notes, and pitch materials in coordination with global fundraising teams.
Serve as a liaison between GiveDirectly and potential donors, articulating the value and impact of its programs.
Track engagement metrics ensuring consistent follow-through and sustained relationships
Support Country Director in preparing for and following up on partnership opportunities
Crisis Management
Serve as project manager and strategist during high-risk events or public relations challenges.
Develop and maintain a crisis response plan in coordination with the Country Director and global teams.
Respond to urgent issues involving government stakeholders, media, or local communities with speed, transparency, and sound judgment.
Advise internal teams on potential community or reputational risks and lead mitigation strategies.
Ensure consistent and controlled messaging during high-pressure moments, safeguarding GiveDirectly’s credibility and operational continuity.
Project Coordination & Internal Alignment
Lead and manage coordination efforts between internal teams (e.g.,external relations, programs, finance, communications) and external partners.
Organize key meetings, document action points, and ensure in-team and cross-functional accountability.
Support high-impact strategic initiatives through efficient planning, communication, and stakeholder alignment.
Communications & Public Representation
Prepare high-quality written materials including briefing memos, talking points, correspondence, press releases, and donor reports.
Guide the development of public-facing content to ensure clarity, consistency and alignment with GiveDirectly’s brand and government guidance.
Represent GiveDirectly in media engagements, donor briefings, and stakeholder visits as required.
Oversee stakeholder communications during field operations to ensure local alignment and public support.
Reporting & Insights
Deliver monthly updates and strategic insights to senior leadership on:
Stakeholder relations and engagement outcomes
Public sentiment, political dynamics, and community risks
Partnership and fundraising progress
Crisis issues and recommended mitigation steps
Maintain clear, transparent communication with government authorities and institutional donors, fulfilling all compliance requirements.
Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters Degree in a relevant field
At least 5 years of relevant experience in managing government relations, partnership development, or public affairs—preferably in an NGO or international development context. Detailed understanding and demonstrated experience working with national level government officials in Rwanda
Demonstrated experience in project management, including planning, coordination, and execution of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives reliably.
Proven ability to identify, develop, and manage strategic partnership pipelines, including demonstrated experience in resource mobilization. Experience with key donors such as US Government, FCDO, and large private foundations is preferred
Strong understanding of government operations and the ability to navigate complex bureaucratic environments.
Ability to identify and analyze trends, risks, and opportunities in the policy and regulatory environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including preparation of presentations and formal correspondence.
Able to coordinate and update cross-cultural teams distributed across many time zones
Demonstrated success in a high-performance work environment
Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; working knowledge of French is an asset. Exceptional communication (written and verbal)
Experience working with and representing organisations to national media.
Aptitude to learn various software tools that GiveDirectly uses, including Slack, Google Spreadsheets, Google Calendar, and Asana
Key Competencies
Strong writing and project management abilities.
Strategic thinker with excellent coordination and follow-through.
Self-driven, with an ownership and results-oriented mindset.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.
Deep interest in scaling GiveDirectly’s impact through strategic partnerships and high-quality stakeholder engagement.
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple streams of work simultaneously.
Strong delegation and upward management skills, including coordinating asynchronously with global teams across many time zones
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.
You must be based in one of the countries on
this list
and must overlap with East Africa Time and US Eastern Time (8am-6pm) by at least 3 hours. As an example, 6PM East Africa Time is 11AM US Eastern time in the summer and 10AM in the winter. In practice, if you are in the Eastern US timezone, that means being regularly available for 8AM meetings and some 7AM ones. We know people have commitments like school drop-offs, so you’re encouraged to set a schedule that works for you—as long as there’s sufficient overlap with the team.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas in the U.S. or U.K. at this time.
About this role
Technology plays a central role in how GiveDirectly delivers cash—whether that’s identifying recipients in hard-to-reach places, sending payments quickly after disasters, or powering the platforms our donors use to give.
We’re hiring a Senior Software Engineer to help build the systems behind this work. Our engineering team still operates like a startup within GiveDirectly—lean, fast-moving, and high-autonomy. You’ll lean into product thinking, help shape the roadmap, and collaborate closely across disciplines to solve real-world problems. The specific team you’ll join is still being finalized—it could be:
Our
Programs Engineering
team (getting cash in the hands of people experiencing extreme poverty),
Our
Fundraising Engineering
team (raising more money for recipients), or
Our
International Rapid Response
team (getting cash to disaster-affected communities within 5 days of a crisis—anywhere in the world)
No matter the team, you’ll play a central role in scaling our impact: getting more money, to more people, more efficiently.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership. You’ll help shape architecture, ship production-ready code, and work side-by-side with teammates across product, data, and operations. We’re looking for someone excited to wear multiple hats, move quickly, and define what great engineering looks like in a mission-driven org
Level: Senior Software Engineer
Travel Requirement:
Must be able to travel ~1-2 times per year to one of our countries of operation for team retreats or field visits.
What you’ll do:
Design and build scalable, reliable systems that power our core operations—whether that’s donor platforms, systems that deliver payments directly to recipients, or crisis response tools reaching hundreds of thousands of people globally.
Own end-to-end development of new features and services, from architecture through deployment and monitoring.
Improve our developer workflows by strengthening CI/CD pipelines, reducing manual steps, and increasing test coverage.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, ops, data) to understand real-world needs and ship tools that directly support program delivery in the field.
Debug and resolve production issues across our stack, with a focus on root cause analysis and long-term fixes.
Advocate for sustainable engineering practices, including testing, documentation, and monitoring
Help shape our tech roadmap with an eye toward scale, maintainability, and recipient experience
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.
Language Requirement: English
4+ years of industry experience creating production-caliber software and systems
Experience with backend architecture: databases, cloud services, APIs
Experience building infrastructure to deploy software
Experience with strongly-typed, object-oriented programming such as Java, C#, Go, etc. and scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, etc.
High degree of ownership and autonomy - you proactively advocate for ways to improve systems and constantly leave our codebase in a better state than you found it
Strong analytical skills and communication - able to break down complex problems, describe technical trade-offs, and collaborate with cross-functional partners (e.g. technical program managers, product managers)
Bonus: Experience using Python and AWS in a production environment
Bonus: experience with payments/financial software and/or experience with microservice/serverless architecture
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: Bangladesh: Gaibandha District
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 Type:
Contractual (Three (3) month contract)
Duty Station:
Gaibandha District
Gross Salary:
100,620
BDT
Scope of Work
The Field Officer will report to the Associate Field Manager and collaborate closely with the project team and various stakeholders to ensure the effective execution of project activities, monitoring, and reporting.
Activity and Implementation
Support and monitor the implementation of planned and community-level activities, including assisting the Safeguarding team with capacity-building programs and the GD program team during field visits.
Identify gaps in services that impact project recipients and gather insights on how floods affect communities in the study areas.
Community engagement and Sensitization
Engage and mobilize community participation in project activities, with a focus on including vulnerable groups.
Organize and facilitate training sessions, workshops, and awareness campaigns
Identify local-level key stakeholders who can support in the implementation of planned activities
Communication and maintaining Liaison
Build and maintain strong relationships with local government authorities, partner organizations, community leaders, NGOs, and other relevant stakeholders
Facilitate and mobilize the engagement of relevant stakeholders at union level
Participate in different stakeholder meetings at all levels (community, union, upazila, and district)
Field Monitoring, Documentation and Reporting
Conduct regular site visits to assess the implementation and monitor progress.
Provide detailed and timely field reports, documenting beneficiary feedback, challenges, and recommendations to the project team
Support in verifying and documenting the occurrence of flood in the project sites
Support the collection and documentation of flood impact
Safeguarding Responsibilities
Ensure the safety of programme recipients, people who come into contact with the organization and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation including sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) to achieve the programme's goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members
Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.
Required Qualifications
At least a Bachelor’s degree in any relevant discipline
At least five years of experience working with local communities, government agencies, stakeholders, partner organizations and NGOs/INGOs.
Strong understanding of disaster management, climate resilience and community engagement
Experience and skills in field assessments, training, community sensitization practices
Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in MS Office/G-suite applications
Fluency in Bengali and English, both written and spoken.
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.
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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.
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