Field Manager - External Relations

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. We're now preparing to deliver billions of dollars a year to people in extreme poverty, if funding allows. Read our CEO's essay on what that will take. 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 based in Zomba with significant travel expected to other Districts within Malawi. About this role: The Field Manager - External Relations will support GiveDirectly's government and external relations strategy, primarily at the district and local level, acting as the organization's on-the-ground representative to district authorities,community structures, NGO partners and private sector actors.

Working closely with the Senior Manager - External Relations, this role ensures that GiveDirectly's work is well understood and well received— translating national-level strategy into consistent, trusted relationships on the ground. The role also contributes to the organization's broader understanding of the local operating environment by conducting regular political, economic, and social analysis, including tracking national economic trends and situations that could affect programming.

The role rewards exceptional understanding of local and national government in Malawi, strong economic and analytical acumen, a highly autonomous working style, and the ability to develop strategically advantageous relationships. Reports to: Senior Manager - External Relations Level : Field Manager Travel Requirement: Regular travel required to conduct field visits across various Districts in Malawi. What you’ll do: Build and maintain strong working relationships with district-level officials (e.g., District Commissioner's office, relevant line ministries/departments), community leaders, non-governmental organizations).

Identify and create opportunities for partnership and collaboration with public and private actors across the district. Scope new operational locations through fieldwork, relationship-building, and data gathering, and lead district entry processes and ongoing liaison for programme rollout and operations. Gather, synthesize, and interpret large volumes of qualitative and quantitative data to produce clear, well-structured reports that inform organisations decision-making. Monitor the prevailing political, economic, and social environment with particular focus on tracking and interpreting economic trends, conditions, and shocks that could…

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