GiveDirectly
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! Interested in working at GiveDirectly? At GiveDirectly, we are always looking for talented, deeply values-aligned folks to join our team. Opportunities to work at GiveDirectly may open up throughout the year, and our goal is to find the best people as quickly as we can. This post is not a job opening; however, when a new role opens, we often begin our hiring search within our own database as a first step. Learn more about our teams: Tech and Data : Our Tech and Data team builds software & data systems to deliver dollars to recipients, and partners with Programs teams to operationalize programs that leverage those systems. Finance : Our Finance team manages and reports our financials to ensure responsible, efficient and transparent money management within the organization. Humanitarian : The Humanitarian team develops and implements emergency relief programs in response to humanitarian crises, including conflicts, natural disasters, and refugee crises. Growth : The Growth team raises money for recipients, and creates awareness for direct giving more broadly. Communications : The Communications team plays a critical role in managing the organization’s public image, storytelling, and outreach - they own everything from content creation, to donor communications, to brand messaging and strategy. Partnerships : The Partnerships team raises money for our recipients and manages GD’s relationships with governments, institutions, non-profit organizations and strategic foundations. People : The People team oversees the full employee lifecycle including hiring, employee experience and employee development, & drives org-wide culture initiatives. Product : The Product team is responsible for assembling and leading cross-functional teams to drive product development, optimization, and scale. They may oversee single products, if large and/or complex, or a portfolio of products at different stages of development. Programs : The Programs team runs the day-to-day operations to deliver cash, working with host governments, local authorities, & community leaders to enroll and follow up with recipients. Research : The Research team conducts & compiles findings from well-conducted research to inform GD programs, aids organizations in benchmarking studies comparing cash & other aid, & educates the public about cash transfers. Risk, Safeguarding, and Compliance (RISC) : The Risk, Safeguarding and Compliance team ensures that all internal, funder, & sector-wide policies are clear and achieved, and monitors recipient experiences to protect against fraud and safeguarding breaches. CEO's Office : The CEO’s office supports our CEO’s strategic priorities, facilitates high-level decision making, and manages coordination across global functions. Please answer the questions below, keeping your responses succinct but specific. The more we're able to learn about you, the better able we are to match your profile with open positions. Note that candidates who are a strong match for open positions will be prioritized. If you don't hear from us right away, it might be because we haven't been able to match you quite yet! If you have already applied for a specific job opening, please do not apply here a second time. Working at GiveDirectly GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Flagging for US applicants: We invite you to " Know Your Rights " as an applicant. Commitment to Safeguarding As a global organization working with communities to eliminate extreme poverty, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme , and will systematically check with previous employers about any abuse or misconduct related matters involving potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens. These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we work with, and prevent abuse to our recipients and staff. **GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect people and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance when it comes to preventing, reporting, or responding to any form of abuse or exploitation.” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.** Reasonable Accommodations We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the role, please email us at careers@givedirectly.org with the email subject “Accommodation Needed”. We will work with you to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to support your needs. Want to put your best foot forward on your GiveDirectly application? Take a look at our Candidate Application Prep Guide ! Referrals Know the right person for this role? Please consider referring them . We offer a reward of $3,000 for a Senior Manager or above role, and $500 for a Manager role, paid if we end up hiring your referral. Thank you for sending great people our way!