Why Givedirectly
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedDelivers unconditional cash transfers directly to people living in poverty globally using secure, digital payment technology to maximize efficiency and transparency.
- Givedirectly offers a service allowing individual donors, foundations, and others to deliver unconditional direct cash transfers to those in need. The organization's proprietary model re-engineers fieldwork for the digital era, allowing IT to deliver these transfers securely, efficiently and transparently.…$113.6M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenGiveDirectly 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! Job Title: Senior Manager Location: Rwanda Reporting to: Country Director Start Date: As soon as possible Role Overview GiveDirectly is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Manager (SM) to lead government relations, strategic partnerships, public engagement, and resource mobilization efforts for its Rwanda Country Office .
This role is critical to advancing GiveDirectly’s mission of delivering unconditional cash transfers by fostering trust, collaboration, and alignment with public and private stakeholders, while securing the financial and institutional support needed to scale impact. The SM will serve as a key external ambassador for GiveDirectly, building and maintaining high-level relationships with government agencies, civil society, media, and both domestic and international donors.
Reporting directly to the Country Director, the SM will play a central role in shaping the organization’s external positioning, driving resource mobilization, managing risk, and identifying strategic growth opportunities through multi-sectoral engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Government & Stakeholder Engagement Initiate and strengthen relationships with senior government stakeholders to explore funding or partnership opportunities. Build and maintain allies and champions within public institutions for GiveDirectly’s mission. Engage relevant government agencies on GiveDirectly’s projects, approach, and impact, including securing local government approvals where necessary. Track the status and strength of relationships with key stakeholders, designing and implementing strategies to improve engagement. Represent GiveDirectly at national events, forums, and high-level or high-risk meetings. Ensure compliance with all government directives, regulations, and protocols.
Align GiveDirectly’s activities with national poverty alleviation strategies and development programs, as well as provide guidance and support to field teams to ensure government protocol compliance. Identify and mitigate potential risks related to government engagement, working cross-functionally to implement preventative measures. Partnership Development & Fundraising Identify and cultivate…
About Givedirectly
From its Form 990- Budget $206.8M · Human Services
- Staff 64 · founded 2009
- Pays its leaders $150K–$416K (9 reported)
- Open jobs 33 · Jobs at Givedirectly · Full 990 report