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About GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly (GD) aims to reshape international giving and millions of lives by providing cash grants directly to the worlds poorest. The Brookings Institution estimates that $70B of cash transfers would be required to eliminate the poverty gap; the aid sector currently spends $135B each year much of it on evidencefree interventions. GiveDirectly wants to change that establishing cash transfers as a benchmark for foreign aid as the index fund is a benchmark for the financial industry and in the process accelerating the end of extreme poverty.
GD has raised over $1B since launching in 2011 delivered cash to more than 1.5 million people in 15 different countries. Weve also supported largescale experimental research that indicates strong recipient impact of our programs. As a result GD has been celebrated as one of the most innovative nonprofit companies by Fast Company while the growing cash transfer movement (and GDs leading role within it) have been featured in the New York Times Magazine This American Life Foreign Affairs and The Economist.
Our culture is candid analytical agile and nonhierarchical. Our global team of 150 and country operations teams of 650 together come from 21 different countries speaking 69 different languages. Team members bring experiences from the private sector NGOs and government. From software engineers to seasoned humanitarian workers former management consultants to public servants researchers to field operations its an incredible group of people.
Our values are central and deliberately opinionated. We genuinely center the people we serve in our decision making and strive to build an ambitious fast moving and high performing environment. We strongly encourage you to read through our values carefully if they reflect how you like to work and energize you this could be a great fit.
We work hard to create an environment in which all our team members can thrive succeed and grow. We support flexibility take care of each other have fun and create professional growth opportunities.
Priority application deadline: Applications close February 23 but early applications heavily encouraged and will be processed as they are received.
GiveDirectly is seeking a strategic and resultsdriven VP Programs to lead GiveDirectlys global cash transfer programs.
This is an extraordinary opportunity for a seasoned programmatic and operations leader. At a time when the sector is grappling with multiple crises of conflict poverty and huge changes in the funding landscape GiveDirectly is growing quickly 50 YoY growth in 2024 without including USAID) takes a technology first and evidence based approach and is in a position to make bold bets and investments in ways to accelerate the end of extreme poverty.
As VP Programs you will be responsible for safely delivering $150m in cash transfers to people in poverty and crisis managing a team of 600 and working across 10 countries from Malawi to the DRC Mozambique to the USA. You will ensure excellence in program design and with attention to efficiency and scalability while maintaining our commitment to deliver cash directly and safely.
Location: This role isremote but must be able to work somewhere in between Central European and East African Timezones with a preference for candidates based in one of our Africa offices.
What were 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 : able to see the big picture and operate at 30k feet for whats 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 youll do:
- Lead and develop highperforming teams Hire coach and manage a team of 600 including Regional Directors Country Directors crosscountry staff and field officers ensuring strong leadership talent development and high performance across GiveDirectlys global programs.
- Oversee and scale program 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 GiveDirectlys impact Partner with research teams and external institutions to rigorously evaluate our impact identify and pursue strategic partnerships oversee new country expansions and collaborate with research product and fundraising teams to align opportunities with organizational priorities.
- Represent GiveDirectly externally While this will not be the main focus of the role there will be ongoing need to engage with key stakeholders donors and global forums to advocate for cash transfers strengthen partnerships and position GD as a leader in the sector.
- Travel: We expect the VP Programs will need to be prepared to travel 25 of the time spending time with our teams in Africa and the US.
Compensation
At GiveDirectly we strive to pay our employees generously and equitably. We use an accredited third party salary aggregator to ensure that staffs total compensation package (base compensation bonus) falls within the 75th percentile of similar roles at similar organizations. We also have a no negotiation policy to ensure we are paying staff equitably across roles.
- The United States salary for this role is $231000.
- The Kenya base salary for this role is $200000.
If you are not based in the US or Kenya we will share an estimated salary benchmark for the country you are based in during the hiring process.
Why work at GiveDirectly
At GiveDirectly we work to ensure that you have everything you need to excel in your role and on your team including:
- A positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement
- A demonstrated commitment to helping all staff develop and grow
- A competitive salary including bonus
- A robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country)
- Flexible paid time off
- Allowances for desk setup and learning and development
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Working at GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the persons race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation age marital status veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
US applicants only: We invite you to Know Your Rights as an applicant.
Commitment to Safeguarding
As a global organization serving some of the worlds most vulnerable communities GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients staff and partners seriously. To that end GiveDirectly is a member of theMisconduct Disclosure Scheme and will systematically check with previous employers about any sexual exploitation abuse and harassment issues relating to potential new hires. We may also employ other robust prehire screens including indepth reference checks criminal background checks and sanctions screens.
GD is committed to observing all local national and international laws that protect children vulnerable adults and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of zero tolerance for sexual exploitation abuse and harassment (SEAH) and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.
These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we serve and prevent harm to our recipients.
Want to put your best foot forward on your GiveDirectly application Take a look at our Candidate Application Prep Guide!
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