Senior Manager, Cash & Coaching - Remote

Overview

GiveDirectly (GD) aims to reshape international giving – and millions of lives – by providing cash grants directly to the world’s 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 evidence-free 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 and delivered cash to more than 2 million people in 15 different countries. We’ve also supported large-scale, experimental research that indicates strong recipient impact of our programs. As a result, GD has been celebrated as one of the most innovative non-profit companies by Fast Company, while the growing cash transfer movement (and GD’s 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 non-hierarchical. Our global team of ~150, and country operations teams of ~650, span 21 different countries and 69 languages. From software engineers to seasoned humanitarian workers, management consultants to public servants, researchers to field operations -- it’s 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, dynamic 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 high ownership, flexibility, take care of each other, have fun, and create professional growth opportunities.

In Short

• Lead collaborations to design and pilot coaching models
• Partner with external organizations to integrate best content
• Manage vendors from concept through rollout
• Translate behavioral science into scalable delivery systems
• Test and iterate within large-scale cash programs
• Define the vision and roadmap for Cash + Coaching
• Lead development of digitally enabled coaching tools
• Build and manage strategic partnerships
• Contribute to donor-facing strategy
• Represent GiveDirectly in sector conversations

Requirements

• 8-10+ years of experience in graduation or cash-plus programs
• Experience building digital coaching products
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Familiarity with AI-enabled tools preferred
• Language Requirement: English, French preferred
• Experience in fast-paced environments
• Alignment with GiveDirectly values
• Experience co-developing products with governments preferred
• Deep familiarity with graduation evidence base

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on role and location
• No negotiation policy for equitable pay
• Annual benefits stipend
• Remote work flexibility
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Inclusive work environment
• Travel opportunities to Africa for field visits
• Supportive team culture
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusivity
• Equal Opportunity Employer