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GiveDirectly has delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty across 15 countries since 2011. We believe cash transfers are one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid, with the research to back it up. Our work has been covered by The Economist, NPR, TED, and The Washington Post. We are one of Time100’s Most Influential Companies of 2026.
Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We support high ownership and real professional growth. Curious about what it's really like to work here? Read our values and hear from the people who do. If they resonate, this could be a great fit!
Location: This role is fully remote but must overlap with an East Africa timezone by at least 4 hours. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas in the U.S. or U.K. at this time.
Priority Application Deadline: June 12, 2026
About this role
GiveDirectly is experiencing an exciting period of growth and is looking to hire a Flex Senior Manager to lead programming across the countries in which we operate. In this role, you will be crucial in developing opportunities for new business, building partnerships, and designing, launching, and managing new and existing programs. This is an opportunity to drive impact and innovation in the cash sector when cash is receiving unprecedented attention and interest in the public eye.
Travel: You will be expected to travel on short notice and might need to spend significant time in any of GiveDirectly ’s countries of operation.
Internal note: Members of the Internal Audit may apply to this role
Reports to: Chief of Staff, Programs
Level : SM
Travel Requirement: You will be expected to travel on short notice and might need to spend significant time in any of GiveDirectly ’s countries of operation. Estimated travel is ~50-60%
What you’ll do:
End-to-end project management Own a rich project management plan and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure successful end-to-end execution Design operational models for new programs, including assessing trade-offs of different design decisions (e.g., targeting, payments, customer service) Define, track, and report operational and efficiency metrics Dynamically identify operational vulnerabilities (e.g. fraud, brand risk etc) and create solutions to de-risk Directly supervise multi-layered teams whose responsibilities include field team hiring and management, operations quality assurance, and business diligence support
Project and People Management
Lead cross-functional project teams, managing internal stakeholders and ensuring strong delivery of projects Directly manage one or more Managers to deliver high-quality operations and programming Create a strong team culture rooted in GD’s values. Cultivate and grow exceptional talent.
Establish and maintain high-quality relationships with donors and operational partners
Drive communication and alignment across a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including GD senior management, donors, operational partners, researchers, and payment providers
New business development
Contribute to project design and project-manage new opportunities
Scope new markets, including operational diligence, feasibility, and risk assessments for pilots and inbound proposal
Identify and pursue fundraising opportunities for new programs
Collaborate with partnerships team to create content to drive donor conversations and position GiveDirectly as a leader in the global cash space
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.
4-7+ years of work experience in a problem-solving heavy role (field management, consulting, analytics)
Exceptional ability to work analytically through complex operational questions & run robust analyses to inform management and programming decisions
Strong communications skills, including speaking, writing, presenting, and negotiating across diverse audiences
Enthusiasm for dynamic environments, which may lack a pre-defined playbook for success and involve significant “learning by doing”
Ability to approach tasks with resourcefulness and to work in a highly self-directed manner
Ability to manage day-to-day operations while simultaneously building more robust, efficient systems
Experience and high comfort level working in developing-country or high-risk settings
Desired Skills and Experiences
Understanding the context in our countries of operation strongly preferred
Experience working in conflict settings
Fluency in multiple other GiveDirectly working languages (French, Portuguese)
Compensation
At GiveDirectly , we strive to pay our employees generously and equitably. We use an accredited third party salary aggregator to calculate what we believe to be competitive pay based on role, location, and cost of living. We also have a no negotiation policy to ensure we are paying staff equitably across roles. Read more about our compensation philosophy here .
Unless otherwise noted, the benefits stipend may be used to cover benefits or taken as additional taxable income.
United States
Base Salary: $114,700 Bonus at Target Performance: 10% (~$11,470, with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization's current performance multiplier, this amount would be $12,776 in 2025) Estimated Total Compensation at Target: $126,170+ Annual Benefits Stipend: $21,393
United Kingdom
Base Salary: £75,000 Bonus at Target Performance: 10% (~£7,500, with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization's current performance multiplier, this amount would be £8,354 in 2025) Estimated Total Compensation at Target: £82,500+ Annual Benefits Stipend: £2,760 Kenya Base Salary: $81,400 Bonus at Target Performance: 10% (~$8,140, with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization's current performance multiplier, this amount would be $9,068 in 2025) Estimated Total Compensation at Target: $89,540 + Annual Benefits Stipend: $8,453 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 supportive team that works hard and cares hard A robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country) Flexible paid time off that staff is encouraged to take Allowances for desk set-up and learning and development This role is fully remote, so if you are not based in the US, UK or Kenya, we will share an estimated salary benchmark for the country you are based in during the hiring process.