Rwanda Field Manager

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! Job Title: Field Manager Reports to: Program Manager Role Overview: The Field Manager (“FM”) will be expected to lead the field based aspects of our project. The Field Manager will own the overall enrollment process, including achieving targets; building professional development; and identifying opportunities for risk mitigation and process improvement.

The Field Manager will serve as the key “eyes and ears” resource on the ground for the Country Director and Program Director and will be responsible for regularly synthesizing updates on operational health. The role will reward strong personnel management, organizational skills, and a strong commitment towards building a scalable and better-leveraged field organization. This role will require regular travel or relocation to the field locations we are working in.

Responsibilities

Campaign Management: [25%] The FM will be responsible for managing all aspects of ground operations: Set and own quantifiable targets like households enrolled and operational efficiency. Serve as the organization’s engine for continuous improvement of the enrolment process and recipient experience. People Management: [25%] The FM will be expected to oversee a performance-oriented culture within the team (their reports), with all staff receiving feedback and development opportunities to achieve their potential. Hire, train and manage field staff. Run performance reviews for direct reports and build their capacity to do the same.

Identify and coach high-potential field staff to grow on a quick promotion trajectory. Data and Analysis: [10%] The FM will be expected to be comfortable using data to track performance, and inform decision-making, making recommendations to the PM.

Guide and support reports on data inquiries, skill development, and data analysis Work effectively with GD’s global data team (framing needs and expectations, and holding self and others accountable to agreed timelines) Communication: [25%] Meet the GD “bar” for online communication responsiveness (slack, email, phone) Be able to prepare succinct reports for the Program Manager to present to management Support for auxiliary projects: [5%] Assist Program…

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