Program Officer - Livelihoods - Remote

Overview

GiveWell is a research organization that identifies and funds cost-effective giving opportunities, focusing on global health and well-being. Our work is funded by tens of thousands of donors who rely on our research to inform their giving. We’ve grown from raising $1.5 million annually in 2010 to raising ~$350 million in 2024.

In Short

• Establish and develop GiveWell's livelihoods portfolio strategy and execution.
• Build GiveWell's portfolio of livelihoods grants from the ground up.
• Identify investment areas that are highly cost-effective.
• Carry out evidence review and build cost-effectiveness models.
• Investigate and recommend grant opportunities.
• Lead GiveWell’s external engagement and build relationships in the livelihoods space.
• Contribute to GiveWell's broader research and organizational goals.
• Potentially establish and manage a small team conducting world-class research.
• Uphold GiveWell’s core values: maximizing global well-being, truth-seeking, transparency, and considerateness.
• Invest in the professional development of junior members of the research team.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience in similar roles.
• Rigorous analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Experience in quantitative analysis and cost-effectiveness modeling.
• Strong strategic thinking and self-directed execution.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple workstreams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience engaging with livelihoods-focused programs.
• Experience reviewing randomized controlled trials and impact evaluations.
• Experience overseeing large budgets and/or grant portfolios.
• Soft qualities such as curiosity and teamwork.

Benefits

• Fully funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Four weeks of paid time off per year.
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Ergonomic home workstations or coworking space memberships.
• 403(b) retirement plan.