What you’ll do:

Treasury - 50% of time and effort


Lead implementation and optimization of Treasury Management Systems (TMS), processes, and workflows.
Own liquidity planning, global cash flow management, and intercompany funding structures.
Execute and monitor FX trades and exposures across currencies (including KES, UGX, RWF, MWK, NGN, LRD, MZN, MAD, GBP, USD, etc.).
Strengthen... cash reporting and drive a culture of effective liquidity management across countries.
Manage banking relationships, account openings/closures, and audit coordination.
Lead investment management, execution, and reporting.
Provide strategic treasury guidance to our programs.


Payments - 20% of time and effort


Support the Payments Manager responsible for payables, allowances, payroll, statutory payments, and petty cash across multiple countries.
Manage accounts with banks and mobile money providers, ensuring timely cash forecasting and top-ups.
Act as an escalation point for payment requests, ensuring staff safety and compliance.
Oversee monthly reconciliations, exception management, and recovery tracking.
Drive efficiency through fraud detection, prevention, and automation.
Lead process improvements, bank integrations, and system migrations.


Risk / Compliance - 10% of time and effort


Ensure compliance with local and global financial regulations, tax requirements, and audit expectations.
Own audit related to treasury and payments, ensuring timely resolution.
Manage KYC documentation for banking and payment partners.
Own Treasury policies and ensure adherence to other organizational financial policies (Procurement, Petty Cash, Travel & Expense, ABAC, Credit Card, Vehicle)


Process Improvement & Technology- 15% of time and effort


Partner with the Tech team to review, upgrade, and automate finance systems.
Standardize workflows and improve financial close timelines.
Decommission legacy/manual systems and support integration with finance tools.


Program & Stakeholder Support- 5% of time and effort


Support country teams in designing efficient and economical payment pathways.
Build strong relationships with banks, aggregators, and mobile money providers to ensure smooth cash movements.


What you’ll bring:


Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (required).
Advanced qualification (MBA, CPA, CFA, FRM) preferred.
5+ years of professional finance experience, with at least 2+ years in treasury.
Proven experience with banking and payment providers, FX, liquidity management, and treasury systems.
Strong command of financial systems (e.g., Intacct, QuickBooks, Emburse, Concur, Nexonia).
Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets (Google Sheets/Excel).
Demonstrated success in process automation, fraud prevention, and financial controls.
Fluency in English required; knowledge of French or Portuguese is a plus.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. more

What You’ll Do

Lead Humanitarian Needs Analysis for Targeting


Design and implement approaches for systematically assessing needs in crisis-affected populations.
Incorporate humanitarian data sources (e.g., needs assessments, poverty statistics, vulnerability indices, displacement monitoring, etc) into GD’s targeting systems.
Translate complex needs analysis into clear eligibility... criteria and operational plans as a service to other teams.


Detect and Prioritize Crisis Events


Develop systems and frameworks to monitor global crises and determine when GD should mobilize.
Partner with humanitarian agencies, data providers, and crisis monitoring organizations to integrate reliable event and needs assessment signals into GD’s workflow.


Identify Relevant Subpopulations


Define methodologies and establish systems for determining which groups within a crisis are most relevant for GD’s programs, using vulnerability analysis and humanitarian standards.


Generate Recipient Lists


Establish the tool kit for producing accurate, actionable lists of individuals to be enrolled in GD IRR programs.


Technical Product Management


Lead and steward the roadmap for targeting capabilities, including capability prioritization
Lead end-to-end product development from problem discovery and user requirements gathering to launch and iteration, hand-in-hand with engineering, data science, and operations
Pair strong technical expertise with deep understanding of users and humanitarian realities to design reusable, leveraged systems
Conduct agile iterative experiments and pilots to validate assumptions about crisis detection and targeting, using results to refine strategy
Define and track success metrics for targeting products
Direct engineering and data science and partner with operations teams to ensure outputs are timely, relevant, and usable in the field.


Drive Efficiency and Learning


Continuously evaluate and improve targeting approaches for speed, accuracy, and inclusivity, while maintaining humanitarian principles.
Stay abreast of technology and industry developments to ensure GD is leveraging cutting-edge approaches to targeting.
Document learnings and build playbooks to scale best practices across different contexts.


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.
Proven experience conducting humanitarian needs analysis — assessing vulnerabilities, interpreting crisis data, and applying frameworks such as the IPC, MIRA, or sectoral needs assessments.
5+ years of product management experience, with a track record of shipping data-intensive or humanitarian-focused products and collaborating closely with engineers and data teams.
High technical fluency across data engineering, data analytics, and data science – ability to ask the right questions, internalize technical tradeoffs between approaches, and shape complex data and technical challenges into operationally viable targeting strategies.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences, including humanitarian partners.
Proven ability to thrive in fast-changing, high-stakes environments.
Ability to adapt to change and navigate ambiguity and a curiosity-driven mindset.
Strong product sense and ability to balance speed and rigor in high uncertainty.
Demonstrated ability to design reusable systems, processes, and technology that scale across multiple contexts.
Supervisory and team leadership skills, including setting direction for analysts, data scientists and data engineers. Proven ability to set priorities, provide mentorship, and build collaborative cross-functional teams. more

What you’ll do:

Design and implement high-quality programming:


Coordinate design, planning, and execution of emergency response operations, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
Apply operational playbooks and deployment criteria to rapidly set up response programs across a growing number of countries.
Conduct operational diligence, feasibility, and risk assessments for... individual disaster responses, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and context realities.
Track and report on program metrics to support learning and performance management.
Liaise with partners, vendors, and subgrantees to ensure smooth execution.
Become an expert in GiveDirectly’s tech systems and processes (Salesforce, CommCare, Jira, etc.) to support project execution and excellence


Project and team coordination


Manage day-to-day activities of designated response, including field staff tasking and coordination with surge teams
Provide coaching and mentorship to junior staff or surge team members during deployments
Contribute to team goal-setting, impact tracking, and knowledge sharing


Strategic and external contributions


May be asked to support new business development, donor reporting, or appeal materials, most often by translating field updates into compelling content. 
Represent GiveDirectly in select internal and external forums (e.g. Cash Working Groups)
Ad hoc strategy and/or capability investment projects that advance GiveDirectly’s global response capacity. 


Qualifications 


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. 
3-5+ years of experience in a role focused on problem solving, team management, and/or new business development, including prior humanitarian/emergency experience
Analytical problem solving: looks at problems with an analytical and iterative mindset, with strong framework for prioritization and ability to put structure and process to ambiguous problems.
Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams, prioritize/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 communications skills: Skilled in speaking, writing, presenting, and negotiating across multiple stakeholders.
Ability to orient in new context quickly, rapidly understanding unfamiliar environments, stakeholders, and processes, with a track record of setting up effective systems in dynamic situations.
Enthusiasm for fast-paced environments, which may lack pre-defined playbook for success and involve significant “learning by doing.” Comfort with ambiguity and building systems from scratch. more

The People Operations Coordinator will:


Issue contracts: Maintain up to date contracts for all global staff in line with local labor laws, updating in line with employment changes such as promotions, role changes, and relocations
Pay the team: Run payroll for all global staff, including annual bonuses
Field and quickly close support tickets: Respond to all inbound inquiries, requests,... and complaints via the People Team Ticketing System, meeting SLAs
Maintain & optimize HRIS as a source of truth for team member data: Ensure all employee data is up to date, including location, team, level, job title, reporting lines, compensation, and time off
Facilitate seamless global mobility: Ensure standardized processes for international assignments, relocations, and cross-border role transitions to ensure compliance, efficiency, and a positive employee experience


The Recruitment Coordinator will:


Find top talent: Proactively source, attract, and engage a diverse, high-quality candidate pipeline, internally and externally, and convince them to join the team
Review CVs, conduct interviews, and coordinate schedules: Serve as the face of the organization as candidates' first point of contact, providing a seamless and supportive hiring experience
Operationalize a streamlined, first-class talent acquisition process: Build and continuously improve the talent acquisition process, including providing high quality support and communications to both candidates and hiring teams
Field and quickly close support tickets: Respond to all inbound inquiries, requests, and complaints via the People Team Ticketing System regarding recruitment requests, meeting SLAs
Contribute to recruiting initiatives focused on equity, process improvement, and team enablement


You'll be a top candidate for this role if you 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. We have a strong preference for candidates based in our countries of operation. 
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple processes and stakeholders simultaneously
Clear communication — both written and verbal — with internal teams and external stakeholders (e.g. candidates)
Comfort navigating ambiguity and adjusting to rapidly changing priorities
Customer service orientation and extremely high follow-through
Strong attention to detail and a systems-oriented mindset
Discretion in handling sensitive and confidential employee information
A process improvement mindset and a willingness to suggest and test new approaches more

Role Overview

GiveDirectly is looking for a systems-minded Chief of Staff to help the VP Programs and senior programs leadership drive forward our most important priorities. This person will operate as a force multiplier—bringing structure to complexity, optimizing executive focus, and leading special projects that unlock impact across country offices and global teams.

If you're someone who... thrives in ambiguity, excels at building streamlined systems (bringing order to chaos), and loves solving high-leverage problems through data, strategy, and collaboration—this role offers an extraordinary opportunity. You’ll gain exposure to high-level decision-making and drive initiatives that shape how GiveDirectly delivers cash to recipients worldwide. 

What we’re looking for

Operational & Execution Excellence


You have a track record of executing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
You create clarity, structure, and accountability—ensuring decisions turn into actions.
You have previous experience working or living in Sub-Saharan Africa
8+ years of relevant experience e.g. implementing projects in last mile, low resource contexts; managing operations across multiple sub-saharan country contexts; management consulting; organizational design


High Tolerance for Ambiguity


You operate well with limited direction, continuously refining scope and approach.
You seek stakeholder input, ask smart questions, and “figure it out” with minimal or no hand-holding.
You are constantly prioritizing to stay focused on the highest-leverage efforts. 


Strong Communication & Influence


You write clearly and concisely, and can synthesize complex topics for diverse audiences.
You are skilled at managing up, aligning teams, and facilitating productive conversations.
You know how to build understanding, buy in, and participation across multicultural teams with different ways of working.


Analytical & Strategic Judgment


You’re a master at data analysis and insights synthesis
You have strong presentation and process mapping skills. 


Tools & Tech Proficiency


You’re a pro with Google Suite, Slack, Google Slides, Google Sheets, and project management tools such as Asana and Jira


Values


Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly Values 


Bonus


Familiarity with GiveDirectly’s cash program models or similar 
Comfort with Salesforce


What you will do

Build scalable systems and processes


Map current workflows across countries and global departments
Design and implement streamlined, fit-for-purpose ways of working
Develop documentation, templates, and tools that enhance programs execution, coordination, and effective and prompt resource allocation


Optimize programs department effectiveness


Streamline decision-making, manage competing priorities, and serve as a strategic thought partner
Draft materials, prepare presentations, and analyze data
Build clarity and alignment across the department
Ensure effective follow-through on high-priority initiatives


Lead special projects


Take on high-stakes, time-bound initiatives that cut across teams
Example projects: creating cross-country workplan templates, facilitating all-CDs meetings, consolidating process data, process mapping, and advancing harmonization across offices


Drive departmental operating rhythms


Lead the planning, facilitation, and follow-up of key meetings and retreats so that they are high value for the organization and for participants
Own goal-tracking systems and unblock progress through collaboration and coordination
Run periodic surveys to surface priorities and pain points across teams


Oversee internal communications


Manage communications strategies and execution for programs leadership
Ensure clear, timely, and values-aligned updates that build transparency and trust across country offices


Travel 


1x per quarter and/or as needed more

The Field Manager (FM) will lead the field-based operations of GiveDirectly’s program in Migori County. The FM will manage all aspects of field implementation, including enrollment, stakeholder engagement, quality assurance, and risk mitigation, ensuring the project achieves its objectives. They will track field team performance, build a culture of mentorship and professional development, and... identify opportunities for continuous improvement. The FM will serve as the key “eyes and ears” on the ground for the Program Manager, regularly synthesizing field insights to inform strategy and problem-solving. The role is externally facing, requiring regular engagement with local government officials, partner organizations, donors, and GiveDirectly’s global team. It will reward exceptional people management, strong judgment in addressing operational challenges, and a deep commitment to delivering impactful and scalable service.

Responsibilities: 

Campaign Management


Manage all aspects of field implementation, including recipient enrollment, community engagement, and service delivery.
Develop and manage detailed workplans; set and deliver on clear, measurable targets such as the number of households enrolled, support provided, and overall program efficiency.
Drive continuous improvement of field operations and the overall recipient experience, using field feedback and data to refine processes.
Over time, reduce dependence on senior management and create more leverage for the Country Director through capacity-building and delegation.


Vision & Critical Thinking:


Contribute actively to the overall vision and strategic direction of the country office by engaging regularly with the Country Director in solving operational challenges.
Develop, test, and refine protocols tailored to maternal and infant health priorities.
Anticipate operational or programmatic risks and develop robust mitigation plans to address potential issues such as delays or coordination challenges.


People Management:


Lead a performance-oriented culture with clear feedback, coaching, and mentorship.
Hire, train, and manage field staff, with a focus on sensitivity to working with female recipients.
Conduct performance reviews and build leadership capacity within the field team.
Identify and support high-potential staff for rapid growth.


Stakeholder Management:

Work closely with the Program Manager and Government & External Relations Manager to:


Build and maintain strong relationships with the project implementing partners. 
Represent GiveDirectly in subcounty stakeholder meetings, especially those involving maternal and child health programming.
Ensure community engagement and buy-in through consistent communication, transparency, and inclusion of local leaders.
Proactively identify and mitigate stakeholder-related risks to project delivery or community acceptance.
Support the drafting and delivery of required reports, updates, and feedback loops to government and implementing partners with guidance from Project leads and the Government & External Relations Manager.


Data and Analysis:


Use data tools to track project performance and guide operational decisions.
Support the creation of data collection tools specific to maternal/infant health needs.
Work with GD’s data team to troubleshoot and ensure timely, accurate reporting.


Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)


Oversee high-quality field data collection on key maternal and baby health indicators to track progress against program goals.
Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and timely submission through close supervision and spot-checking of field processes.
Generate reports that highlight key outcomes and recommend improvements.
Build team capacity in MEAL practices with a focus on learning and adaptation.


Quality Management:


Develop and implement quality management tools and protocols specific to the mothers and babies project.
Conduct rigorous quality assessment through desktop analysis and field monitoring to ensure compliance with set standards and program metrics
Develop regular and comprehensive quality reports and engage with the Program Manager in drawing appropriate, actionable steps
Provide coaching to staff on quality expectations and best practices in maternal health outreach.
Engage with other project leads to seek opportunities for continuous process improvement to enhance project quality and efficiency.


Safeguarding and Safe Programming

With support from the Safeguarding Manager, serve as the safeguarding focal point for the Mothers and Babies Project in Migori County. 


Ensure all field activities are designed and delivered in a way that upholds recipient safety and protects vulnerable groups..
Promote a culture of safety, dignity, and respect by ensuring that all field staff understand and adhere to GiveDirectly’s safeguarding policies and Code of Conduct.
Support the Safeguarding manager in training, mentorship, and support to field teams to uphold the highest standards of safe programming.


Communication


Meet the GD “bar” for online communication responsiveness via Slack, email, and phone
Support consistent internal and external information flows, ensuring alignment between field operations and broader program strategy.
Present complex information across verbal, written, and data formats in a way that is accessible and actionable for diverse audiences.


Support for Auxiliary Projects


Support the Program Manager & Government & External Relations Manager in hosting donors, journalists, researchers and any other relevant stakeholders in the field.
Assist with rolling out new tools or protocols, including community targeting approaches or health messaging apps.
With the support of the content AFM, oversee the collection of project stories


Required Qualifications


Degree, preferably in Public Health, Community Health and Development, Project Management, or a related field..
3 - 5 years of field team management experience, ideally in maternal and child health, sexual reproductive health and rights, or gender-focused programming.
Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to develop and motivate teams.
Experience working with government health structures and/or community health systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency in tools like Excel, Commcare, etc is required.
Clear, effective communication and reporting skills.
Ability to work independently in rural and resource-constrained environments.
Demonstrated success in a high-performance culture with measurable impact. more

Internship Program Overview

Assist in program planning and implementation activities
Support data collection and analysis for program evaluation
Help coordinate program activities and participant communications
Assist in preparing program reports and documentation
Support stakeholder engagement and feedback collection
Help with program research and best practices analysis
Assist in... developing program materials and resources
Support event planning and logistics for program activities
Think innovatively about efficiency and cost management more

Internship Program Overview

Assist in vendor research and evaluation processes
Support the preparation of purchase orders and contracts
Help maintain procurement databases and vendor information
Assist with cost analysis and budget tracking
Support inventory management and logistics coordination
Help with compliance monitoring and documentation
Assist in preparing procurement reports and... analytics
Support contract administration and vendor communications more

Internship Program Overview

Support the team of Associate Field Managers in crafting key messages for public and partner communications
Help coordinate external events, meetings, and conferences
Conduct research on potential partnership and collaboration opportunities
Contribute to the development of in-country social media and digital outreach
Monitor media coverage and support analysis of... public perception
Assist in preparing briefing materials for leadership engagements more

Internship Program Overview

Assist with recruitment processes including job postings, resume screening, and interview coordination
Support employee onboarding and orientation programs
Help maintain HR databases and employee records
Assist in organizing training and development programs
Support performance management processes and documentation
Help with employee engagement initiatives and... surveys
Assist in policy research and documentation updates
Support with compliance monitoring and reporting more

Responsibilities: 

Product Vision & Definition


Define the long-term product vision for GiveDirectly’s cash delivery platform, cutting away historical complexity while building for future flexibility where needed
Pair strong technical expertise with deep understanding of many users – including field officers, recipients, and technical program managers – to design the platform and its... abstractions


Strategic Roadmap & Prioritization


Own the roadmap for platform capabilities like survey tooling, eligibility and KYC, fraud detection, payments, and case management
Make high-leverage prioritization decisions across multiple product lines and internal teams
Define and track success metrics for the platform


Detailed Product Design & Execution


Lead end-to-end product development from problem discovery and user requirements gathering to launch and iteration, hand-in-hand with engineering
Partner with engineers to define robust abstractions and platform boundaries – ask the right questions, internalize technical tradeoffs between approaches, and shape coherent, scalable product logic


Cross-functional Stakeholder Management


Align diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders with competing priorities
Collaborate with programs product leads, technical program managers, engineering, operations, and field teams to ensure that platform investments serve real, validated program requirements


Qualifications: 


Exceptional alignment to GD values, passion for our mission, and commitment to recipient dignity and empowerment. 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.
8+ years of technical software product management, including multiple full-lifecycle "zero-to-one" builds
High technical fluency — you should be able to engage deeply with engineers on architecture, APIs, and system design
High empathy for non-technical users and an eye for UX
Experience in a high ambiguity, low-structure environment — you create clarity, not wait for it
Ability to collaborate inclusively with stakeholders across varied social, national, and cultural backgrounds, including communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Analytical problem solver: looks at problems with analytical and iterative mindset, with strong framework for prioritization 
Bonus: experience working with users experiencing poverty, with low digital literacy, and/or low or no network connectivity more

Responsibilities of the Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager include:

Flexible support & project management for in-country and global fundraising:


Supporting country and global teams with priority in-country & global donor lead generation, prioritization & engagement
Developing high quality, brand-accurate core content in service of generating new catalytic in-country and global donor... partnerships, including pitch decks etc. 
Providing pitch materials for management team outreach to potential funders.


Writing: 


Owning the end-to-end drafting of funding proposals, pitches, concept notes, grantee reports, and more, for a variety of audiences. 
Partnering with funders, as well as product, programs, and research teams to design core program parameters for proposals and communicate them effectively. 


Reporting & analytics in support of organizational fundraising goals & strategy:


Providing oversight / owning routine reporting on overall fundraising pipeline and revenue projections
Working closely with GiveDirectly’s VP Partnerships & Philanthropy on on rapid turn-around requests and special projects in service of GiveDirectly’s Executive Team
Contributing to GiveDirectly’s growing fundraising pipeline and tracking performance against ambitious fundraising goals.
Identifying opportunities for improved analytics (via dashboards, processes, trackers, etc.) proactively and implementing ideas.


Relationship Management and Communications:


Maintaining relationships with assigned current partners and tracking their strategic priorities, including day to day informal and formal communications and presentations
Building and scaling systems for gold standard relationship management and grants administration (including regular update calls, customised proposals, and reports). 


What we're looking for candidates who:


Are strongly aligned with our values, and who actively demonstrate 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.
Bring excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially  of complex work 
Bring strong organizational and project management skills
Demonstrate understanding of and interest in key debates and major players in development and humanitarian assistance 
Have strong interest in and proven aptitude for being solutions oriented
Have A proclivity for giving and gracefully receiving direct, honest, and constructive feedback
Bring a minimum of 4 years experience in a top private or public sector organization
Love data analytics, and have an ability to present complex information clearly for a variety of audiences would be an asset
Are genuinely excited and energy for the work we do and for collaborating with others more

An Office Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to ensure the efficient operation of the office. This role involves a variety of tasks, including managing correspondence, maintaining files, scheduling appointments, and supporting staff with general office duties.

Key Responsibilities

Office & Administration Support


Ensure the office is clean, well-organized, and fully... functional
In charge of office security, custodian of office keys
Provide support in organizing company events and activities
Provide Quality Customer Service to staff and walk-in guests
Support with the coordination of travel logistics for staff and other guests as instructed by the Office & Procurement Manager (OPM) e.g. booking of flights, taxis, and hotels for staff accommodation
Managing Courier Services -  sending and receiving mail and parcels
Regular monitoring of relevant supplies to ensure no stock out
Perform other administrative duties as assigned by management
Ensures that all incidents are reported


Petty Cash Management


Daily update of the petty cash tracker, receipts filed, both in soft and hard copies
Ensuring that office expenses are within budget
Ensure all spending is within the organization's policies
Ensuring there is no discrepancy between the cash at hand and the records
Weekly submission of spent petty cash
Timely request for petty cash replenishment


Procurement


Support local procurement in coordination with the Office & Procurement Manager (OPM)
Support with the sourcing of potential service providers as needed
Support the timely submission of vendor invoices and vendor payments as needed


Inventory management


Ensure asset trackers are up to date, and all assets are tagged and accounted for
Conduct monthly assets verification through physical stock count
Timely reporting of loss or damage of any of GiveDirectly’s property
Support the issuance, replacement, and clearance of field/office equipment to staff


Desired Qualifications


Degree or Diploma in Business Management, or a related field
Minimum 1 year of experience in office management in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
Deep familiarity with Turkana County
Proficiency in Turkana language is a MUST
High integrity, empathy, and alignment with GiveDirectly’s values
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate high standards of integrity, including a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, a strong follow-through mindset, and a team-player mentality
Demonstrate maturity when dealing with and communicating community challenges and concerns 
Empathy, honesty, and the highest standards of integrity, including positive attitude, strong work ethic, strong follow-through mindset, and team-player mentality more

What you’ll do:

Design and implement high-quality programming:


Oversee end-to-end design, planning, and execution of improvements to emergency response capabilities, coordinating internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery
Refine and scale deployment criteria and operational playbooks to accelerate readiness across a growing number of countries
Conduct operational... diligence, feasibility, and risk assessments for individual disaster responses, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and context realities
Define, track, and report on operational efficiency and impact metrics to support performance management and continuous improvement
Ensure high-quality management of partners, vendors, and subgrantees to drive excellence in program execution
Assess and advocate for required resources (e.g., budgets, staff) for project success; monitor ongoing utilization and adapt plans to address gaps or overages


Pursue new funding opportunities and represent the GD Humanitarian team, internally and externally:


In coordination with the Humanitarian Director, Country Directors, and Fundraising teams, identify and pursue response-specific and unrestricted emergency funding opportunities
Translate field learnings and operational successes into compelling donor proposals, updates, and campaign materials
Establish and maintain high quality relationships with designated donors and operational partners
Represent GiveDirectly at external and internal fora, including but not limited to Town Halls, conferences, and media engagements


Manage and develop high-performing teams:


Manage a Program Manager and support broader surge staffing efforts to ensure GD can respond effectively to Tier 1 disasters
Support team goal-setting, impact planning, and performance tracking across emergency responses
Foster talent development through coaching, career planning, and clear accountability, with a focus on building long-term capacity within the team


Qualifications 


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. 
4-7+ years of experience in a role focused on problem solving, team management, and/or new business development. Prior humanitarian/emergency experience strongly preferred.
Analytical problem solving: looks at problems with an analytical and iterative mindset, with strong framework for prioritization and ability to put structure and process to ambiguous problems.
Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams, prioritize/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 communications skills: Skilled in speaking, writing, presenting, and negotiating across multiple stakeholders.
Enthusiasm for fast-paced environments, which may lack pre-defined playbook for success and involve significant “learning by doing.” Comfort with ambiguity and building systems from scratch. more

About the Role

We are seeking an entrepreneurial Brand Partnerships Manager to foster and manage high-impact public partnerships, influencer campaigns, and brand partnerships. In this role, you’ll drive fundraising and awareness through strategic partnerships with influential brands, corporations, creators, and thought leaders. Previous successful collaborations include major campaigns with... creators like MrBeast, Lenny’s Newsletter, Supreme, Matt Yglesias, ColdFusion, Happiness Lab and more. 

The ideal candidate will have 3–5+ years of experience. We welcome a range of skill sets and backgrounds; related fields could include product management, data analytics, project management, program management, international development, management consulting, or more. Our team has a wide range of backgrounds from TV writers to folks with PHDs in engineering and everything between.

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re energized by building things from scratch, thrive in a fast-moving, no-ego environment, and want your work to directly and measurably have an impact in the world.



These influencer / partner campaigns will intersect with other teams in Growth, as well as Research, Finance, and Operations. Finally, you’ll be driven by a deep dedication to shifting the status quo in the philanthropy space by putting aid budgets directly in the hands of recipients. This role is fully remote but will need to overlap with an East Africa timezone by at least 4 hours.

This Manager should spike on:


High EQ: Skilled at reading a room, navigating ambiguity, and connecting with everyone from YouTubers to researchers to donors.
High ownership / output / quality: Gets things done quickly, reliably, and well. 
Combination of big picture / details thinking: Can think strategically while still getting the specifics right. Eagle eye for the details that matter.
Entrepreneurial and analytical: Comfortable trying new things, failing, and figuring out what works based on evidence. You’re able to create structure in ambiguous situations. 
Rational thinking and common sense: Uses good judgment and reasoned thinking to pattern match and make decisions.


Key Responsibilities

Partner campaign management 




Lead and execute public fundraising campaigns playbook for emergency response appeals, brand partnership activations, research disseminations, and seasonal giving opportunities (e.g., Giving Tuesday, end-of-year matching campaigns).
Project manage campaign calendar and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including the Communications and Fundraising Tech teams, to ensure successful campaign delivery.
Own the full lifecycle of partnership campaigns; from pitch to launch to performance reporting.


Donor-Facing Content Development

Develop compelling content and execute strategic distribution across owned, paid, and earned channels such as advertising, influencer partnerships, reports, website, webinars, email, and social media.
Manage content execution end-to-end, ensuring alignment with organizational messaging and audience targeting. Collaborate with our design, content collection, and marketing automation teams.


Growth Acquisition Initiatives & Marketing Experiments

Initiate and drive new marketing experiments aimed at accelerating growth, expanding our donor base, and increasing the impact of our work.
Collaborate cross-functionally on broader Growth team projects, partnering with teams throughout the organization to innovate and scale successful marketing bets.


Measurement & Reporting:

Ensure campaign performance is measured against clear KPIs, providing regular reporting and insights to internal and external stakeholders demonstrating impact.
Support oversight on required reporting for external marketing partnerships, ensuring timely and accurate performance insights.




Qualifications (must haves)


3–5+ years of professional experience: we welcome a range of skill sets and backgrounds; related fields could include product management, data analytics, project management, program management, international development, management consulting, or more. Our team has a wide range of backgrounds from professional TV writers to folks with PHDs in engineering and everything between. 
Strong, succinct communication: skilled in writing (native english level), presentation creation, and negotiating across multiple stakeholders
Analytical problem solving: looks at problems with an analytical and iterative mindset, with strong framework for prioritization and ability to put structure and process to ambiguous problems
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. 
Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams, prioritize/explicitly deprioritize, and hold a high quality bar.


Nice to haves


Experience working with relational databases (e.g. SQL)
Familiarity with our growth stack: Salesforces (CRM), Hubspot (ESP), Wordpress (marketing website), Github, Tableau, PostHog, Ads, A/B testing
Experience in writing or data storytelling for large layperson audiences. more

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 more

Role overview

This role is remote, but candidates must be based in Nairobi or Lilongwe

The Finance team currently supports finance and accounting activities in eight countries in Africa. As a member of the regional finance team, the Accounting Officer will support the finance and accounting team, and as assigned, fill in other roles from time to time. 

We are looking for someone with a... good technical background, strong analytical skills, strong collaboration and communication skills, an endless drive for improvement, a solutions-oriented mindset, an ability to deliver high-quality accounting on tight deadlines, and the flexibility to adapt to quickly changing needs while being highly detail-oriented. 

What you’ll do:

 Accounting


Documenting transactions in accordance with GD's global bookkeeping standards in GD's accounting software
Reconciling bank statements
Participating in financial audits and in special reporting to donors and regulatory bodies (immigration, NGO regulator etc )
Implementing payment and procurement protocols, including ensuring proper documentation and adherence to controls
Implementing asset management protocols including asset verifications and reconciliations
Preparing and presenting budget to actual reports
Implementing compliance requirements from tax regulators and donors
Assisting in budget preparation and management activities
Assisting on other monthly and periodic close tasks as assigned with time


What you will bring:


Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or equivalent practical experience
Professional experience in accounting or finance will be an added advantage
Professional qualification (such as CPA/ ACCA) will be an added advantage 
Working language competence in English
Competence in advanced excel is required
Alignment to GD values 
Bonus: Ability to work in a fast-paced, start-up, or matrix work environment. more

We are seeking a Senior Product Director, International Rapid Response to design, build, and scale GiveDirectly’s capabilities for delivering cash transfers in response to global crises, including natural disasters, displacement, and conflict. This role will sit within GD’s growing product team and work cross-functionally to develop and implement technology, operational processes, and partnerships... that enable us to reach affected populations faster, more effectively, more transparently, and with greater dignity and agency than other forms of assistance.

Reports to: VP, Product

Level:  Senior Director

Travel Requirement: 10-20% (~1 week every 2 months) 

What you'll bring:


7+ years of experience in product management, operations, or technology development, ideally within the humanitarian, fintech, or international development sectors.
Exceptional alignment to GD values
Strong understanding of the global disaster response and/or humanitarian landscape, including knowledge of key actors, gaps, and opportunities. 
Experience building tech products from MVP to production, and a demonstrated track record of working closely with engineers to solve technological innovations 
Deep curiosity about our programs and open-minded about areas to improve and drive quality
A track record for mobilizing resources (financial, human) around big ideas and opportunities (programmatic, research, etc)
Excellent altitude awareness - Product leads should be able to flex between big picture vision and “in the weeds,” data-driven problem solving
Excellent communication and project management skills, and be able to bring key stakeholders together around a common goal 
High discernment and conviction to make the hard decisions to say no to things and drive focus -- an exceptional product owner strips things down to the most core things to focus on
Experience using data to inform decision-making, and experience hands on with Excel and at least basic SQL strongly preferred.
Nice to have: Experience as a founder or early founding member of a startup


What you’ll do:


Develop and execute a product strategy for GiveDirectly’s humanitarian and rapid response initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and sector best practices.
Lead the design and iteration of products, including software and technical products - that facilitate efficient and equitable cash delivery in crisis settings, including data pipelines, targeting methodologies, verification solutions, and payment integrations.
Manage a small cross-functional team (including engineers and humanitarian specialists) and collaborate with programs, partnerships and research teams to pilot and scale innovative approaches for crisis response, leveraging mobile technology, geospatial data, and AI-driven decision-making
Define and validate high level business and functional requirements for tech solutions
Build partnerships with humanitarian organizations, donors, tech partners, and government agencies to enhance GD’s response capabilities and expand funding opportunities.
Establish and refine key performance metrics to assess the effectiveness and impact of rapid response programs.
Stay abreast of emerging trends and innovations in humanitarian aid, digital payments, and disaster response to continuously improve GiveDirectly’s approach. more

What we’re looking for:


An expert in programmatic delivery of cash in development and humanitarian contexts (particularly our operating countries in Africa), including understanding how operational delivery interacts with everything from government relations to fundraising, academic research to crisis management, the risks of fragile contexts to preventing fraud and safeguarding.
Strategic... judgment and nimble execution: able to see the big picture and operate at 30k feet for what’s most important, while in command of the details and able to operate in a lean, fast moving, entrepreneurial environment.
Embody and set an example for GD values: we take our values incredibly seriously, and expect our leaders to embody, nurture and promote them in the way they work and the teams they build.
An exceptional leader and manager; hire and develop top senior talent, while structuring and running an effective team and setting a high bar for performance. 
Build and manage scalable systems; Able to design, implement and monitor operational delivery systems in highly variable operating contexts that are simple, scalable, data driven, efficient and technology forward in the way they work.


What you’ll do:


Lead and develop high-performing teams – Hire, coach, and manage a team of 600+, including Regional Directors, Country Directors, cross-country staff and field officers, ensuring strong leadership, talent development, and high performance across GiveDirectly’s global programs.
Oversee and scale program execution – Deliver $150M+ in cash transfers efficiently and safely, ensuring excellence in program design, financial oversight, risk management, and continuous operational improvements.
Drive strategy and planning – Set and execute regional and global program priorities, advise the CEO on operational investments, and ensure alignment across teams like Program Tech, Finance, Security, and Fundraising.
Strengthen governance and risk management – Ensure compliance with labor laws, donor requirements, and safeguarding policies while supporting crisis response, audits, and government relations.
Expand GiveDirectly’s impact – Partner with research teams and external institutions to rigorously evaluate our impact, identify and pursue strategic partnerships, oversee new country expansions, and collaborate with research, product and fundraising teams to align opportunities with organizational priorities.
Represent GiveDirectly externally – While this will not be the main focus of the role, there will be ongoing need to engage with key stakeholders, donors, and global forums to advocate for cash transfers, strengthen partnerships, and position GD as a leader in the sector.
Travel: We expect the VP Programs will need to be prepared to travel 25% of the time, spending time with our teams in Africa and the US. more

Operational & Execution Excellence: You combine meticulous attention to detail with the ability to see the big picture. You ensure follow through on the things that matter, and have a proven ability to own complex multi-stakeholder processes and drive execution; creating and maintaining structures to ensure critical priorities are well-tracked, meetings translate into action, and execution is... seamless.
High-Tolerance for Ambiguity & Problem-Solving: You can navigate uncertainty while staying highly attuned to stakeholder needs. You have demonstrated the ability to self-start, and navigate challenges with limited direction, but you’re not just figuring things out in isolation. You’ve experience understanding and aligning to stakeholders (i.e. leadership support, client services, fundraising or similar), shaping decisions with well-structured thinking, and ensuring those you support have what they need to succeed.
Communication & influence: Exceptional communication skills internally and externally, with the ability to engage and influence senior leaders, align cross-functional teams, and ensure clear, concise internal communications. Strong writing and presentation skills are critical.
Strategic Judgment & Analytical Decision-Making: Ability to synthesize complex information (including comfort with quant analysis), make high-quality decisions quickly, and proactively recommend solutions. A strong sense of prioritization and the ability to frame executive-level discussions effectively. Experience with some or all of the different parts of GiveDirectly’s business (organizational strategy & management, fundraising, cash programs, product, shared services) to inform your judgment is a strong bonus. 
Confidentiality & Trustworthiness: Handles sensitive and high-stakes information with discretion and sound judgment. Able to act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, represent their interests, and make independent decisions on their behalf when necessary.
Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly Values


What you’ll do  


Optimize CEO Effectiveness: Streamline decision-making, manage priorities, support communication and provide strategic counsel to maximize the CEO’s focus and effectiveness on high-impact work. You’ll be high context and know all the most important things happening at any given time, and be able to be a strategic air traffic controller, using judgment to identify what’s important, when, and teeing up high impact interventions. You’ll also manage the Executive Assistant who supports the CEO and leadership team.
Lead Special Projects: Manage and deliver high stakes, time-bound initiatives to drive organizational results or improve organizational effectiveness, and that might otherwise fall through the cracks. This could include everything from surge support on a $20m+ fundraising opportunity, to standing up a new team (defining roles, hiring, change management), to preparing for board meetings.
Drive Organizational Operating Rhythms: Own agenda-setting, preparation of and facilitation for leadership meetings, retreats, and planning processes to ensure cross-team coordination and goal execution. Manage the day to day rhythms of tracking goals, identifying blockers, and figuring out how to bring people together to unblock. more