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.
Role Overview
Field Officer - Internal Audit
The Field Officer (FO) - Internal Audit will play a critical day-to-day role in delivering GiveDirectly’s gold-standard cash transfer product to recipients. He/she will be responsible for reviewing 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. In brief: The Field Officer- Internal Audit will be expected to audit the work of the enrolment team, whose core responsibility is surveying households and enrolling them in our programme.
Key responsibilities:
Engaging with GiveDirectly recipients in the field, to:
Assess our field processes and recommend any corrections and improvements as and where seen.
Measure the quality of FO data against set data quality standards and report any cases of inconsistency.
Assess our field team’s compliance with GD field processes and policies.
Identify and report key risks associated with GD’s program in the community.
Report any cases of fraud and bribery by GD staff and or recipient(s).
Examine local stakeholder’s assessment of GD’s program within their community.
Desired Attributes
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related role, preferably working with underserved or vulnerable communities.
Experience in monitoring and evaluation, including auditing surveys and operational processes.
Fluency in Kinyarwanda with strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in computer applications and mobile data collection tools.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to identify and resolve operational challenges effectively.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
High levels of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with recipients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
Commitment to GiveDirectly's mission,
values
, and recipient-centered approach.
Ability to work in challenging field conditions, including difficult terrain and weather.
Patience, empathy, and good judgment when addressing recipient concerns and resolving issues.
Ability to represent the organization professionally and effectively in interactions with external parties.
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: 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: 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.
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. 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:
We believe technology will play a critical role in enabling the next generation of cash delivery operations: from identifying recipients without needing to knock on doors to a modern payments infrastructure that gets dollars in recipients’ hands faster and more scalable. We are seeking a Technical Program Associate responsible for implementing and managing the technology used across our programs - including systems for recipient data collection, verification, payments, and monitoring.
In this role, you will own all technology-related aspects of new project launches: working with our operations team to define and implement program requirements, project managing the implementation across multiple stakeholders, and analyzing, structuring, and acting on program data. You are a systems thinker who is comfortable assessing tradeoffs and deriving and communicating data-driven insights. You enjoy learning about technology in a variety of business contexts. You naturally take ownership, can navigate unfamiliar settings, and enjoy both building and managing ops. You can excel at both 10,000 feet as well as in the weeds of complex problems.
Reports to:
Senior Technical Program Manager
Level
: Open to Associate or Manager, depending on the candidate. We would rather find the right person than fill a predetermined level. A candidate with deeper experience, stronger technical skills, and the judgment to run their own projects and think critically and propositionally on project designs will be brought in at the higher end, with correspondingly more independence.
Location:
At this stage of GiveDirectly’s growth and scale, we’re prioritizing hiring in the countries below, where we can employ you through a GD entity or an established employer of record: Cameroon, Canada, Colombia, DRC, Germany, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Netherlands, Nigeria, Poland, Portugal, Rwanda, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom, and United States. This list reflects where our employment infrastructure is established today, and may evolve as we grow. If you’re based elsewhere and not open to relocation, we may not be able to consider your application for this role right now, but we’d encourage you to check back. Please also note that regardless of location, we expect 3 hours of daily overlap with the East Africa timezone.
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:
Manage end-to-end technical delivery for program launches - leading scoping, requirements gathering, system configuration and implementation, QA and testing, troubleshooting, and closeout
Collaborate with Operations, Product, Research, Engineering, and Data teams to ensure systems are aligned with program objectives and work seamlessly in field conditions
Debug and resolve issues across multiple layers of our technology stack, including our recipient database and offline survey app
Scope and manage cross-cutting systems improvements to improve efficiency, scale, and/or recipient experience, with mentorship
Ensure all systems comply with GD’s standards for data protection, privacy, and financial controls
Manage technical training and onboarding for operations staff and collaborators
Lead retrospectives on program launches and technical incidents to contribute to continued system improvements
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: fluent in English.
3+ years of professional experience; we welcome a wide range of relevant backgrounds (e.g. project management, product management, data analytics, international development, management consulting)
Strong data skills: able to leverage tools to extract, clean, manipulate, and analyze data to make operational decisions.
Strong project management experience: experience in managing timelines, stakeholders, and complex deliverables.
Deep comfort with Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets.
Intermediate experience using a programming or scripting language (most commonly Python at GD) to automate workflows, validate data, or implement business logic. Note: This is not an engineering or data science job.
Significant interest in technology, systems design and building.
High attention to detail and strong instincts for analysis and validating data creatively and rigorously.
Structured approach to problem-solving and a drive to uncover and fix root causes rather than surface-level issues.
Ability to collaborate inclusively with stakeholders across varied social, national, and cultural backgrounds, including communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred, not required
: Experience working with relational databases (e.g. SQL).
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
.
The total compensation for this role at the Associate and Manager level is broken down below. If you are based outside of the US or Kenya, specific compensation details can be provided during the initial recruiter screen.
Associate-level
Base salary: US $92,400 · UK £56,800 · KE $52,400
Bonus target: 10%
Manager-level
Base salary: US $107,070 · UK £70,250 · KE $72,550
Bonus target: 10%
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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УдалённоIf you’re based elsewhere and not open to relocation, we may not be able to consider your application for this role right now, but we’d encourage you to check back; Please also note that regardless of location, we expect 3 hours of daily overlap with the East Africa timezone