Location: Eastern Africa (Remote)
Company Description:
GiveDirectly is a non-profit organization that enables governments, foundations, and individual donors to provide direct cash transfers to the extreme poor. Our mission is to build the world’s most efficient, transparent, and scalable system to transfer resources directly into the hands of the poor, transforming the way international development is done. We have a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and have received the Google Global Impact Award. Learn more about us at http://www.givedirectly.org.
Job Description:
GiveDirectly is seeking a Senior Manager (Flex) to join our team. As a Senior Manager, you will play a crucial role in developing new business opportunities, building partnerships, and managing programs. This is an exciting opportunity to drive impact and innovation in the cash sector and contribute to our mission of alleviating poverty.
Responsibilities:
- End-to-end project management, ensuring successful execution and coordination with stakeholders
- Design operational models for new programs and assess trade-offs for different design decisions
- Track and report operational and efficiency metrics
- Identify and solve operational vulnerabilities
- Supervise multi-layered teams and oversee field team hiring, operations quality assurance, and business diligence support
- Drive new program opportunities from pitching to launch
- Scope new markets and conduct operational diligence and risk assessments
- Identify and pursue fundraising opportunities
- Collaborate with partnerships team to drive donor conversations and position GiveDirectly as a leader in the cash space
- Lead cross-functional project teams and manage internal stakeholders
- Manage one or more Managers and cultivate exceptional talent
- Establish and maintain relationships with donors and operational partners
- Drive communication and alignment with internal and external stakeholders
Requirements:
- Strong alignment with GiveDirectly Values and core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem-solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity
- 4-7+ years of work experience in a problem-solving role, such as field management, consulting, or analytics
- Exceptional analytical skills and ability to work through complex operational questions
- Excellent communication skills across diverse audiences
- Enthusiasm for dynamic environments and ability to adapt quickly
- Resourcefulness and ability to work independently
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Experience working in developing-country or high-risk settings
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including extended periods working in other countries
Preferred Skills and Experiences:
- Fluency in multiple GiveDirectly working languages (French, Portuguese, Arabic)
- Experience working in conflict settings
Compensation:
GiveDirectly strives to provide generous and equitable compensation to its employees. The gross Kenya base salary for this role is $70,671. For candidates based in other countries, an estimated salary benchmark will be shared during the hiring process. We offer a competitive salary, monthly benefits allowance covering health, dental, and vision premiums, unlimited PTO, and a desk allowance.
To Apply: Please follow our hiring process, which includes initial interviews, a skills assignment, and final interviews. We conduct interviews over Google Meet, with closed captioning available for accessibility. To express interest in this role, submit your application to careers@givedirectly.org.
GiveDirectly is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.
Application Deadline: April 14, 2023
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