GiveDirectly
FlexSeniorManager
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“Flex Senior Manager at GiveDirectly. Skills: End-to-end project management, Operational model design, Cross-functional project teams, New business development. Lead programming across countries. Develop opportunities for new business”
Industry & Context.
Problem solving; Analytical skills; Root cause analysis
Overlap with East Africa timezone, Travel on short notice, Significant time in countries of operation, 50-60% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4-7+ years work experience, Problem-solving heavy role experience, Analytical through complex operational questions, Run robust analyses, Work analytically, Manage day-to-day operations, Build efficient systems, Experience in developing-country settings, Experience in high-risk settings
Nice to Have
Understanding of countries of operation, Experience in conflict settings, Fluency in French, Fluency in Portuguese
What You'll Do.
Lead programming across countries
Develop opportunities for new business
Design operational models
Assess trade-offs of design decisions
Define operational metrics
Track operational metrics
Report operational metrics
Define efficiency metrics
Track efficiency metrics
Report efficiency metrics
Identify operational vulnerabilities
Create solutions to de-risk
Supervise multi-layered teams
Assure operations quality
Support business diligence
Lead cross-functional project teams
Manage internal stakeholders
Ensure project delivery
Deliver high-quality operations
Deliver high-quality programming
Grow exceptional talent
Establish relationships with donors
Maintain relationships with donors
Establish relationships with operational partners
Maintain relationships with operational partners
Drive communication across stakeholders
Drive alignment across stakeholders
Contribute to project design
Project-manage new opportunities
Assess operational diligence
Assess risk for pilots
Assess risk for inbound proposals
Identify fundraising opportunities
Pursue fundraising opportunities
Create content for donor conversations
Position GiveDirectly as leader
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional project teams; Internal stakeholders; Donors; Operational partners; Payment providers; Senior management
Communication Scope
Speaking; Writing; Presenting; Negotiating
Process & Methodology
End-to-end project management, Project management plan ownership, Project management
Full Job Description
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! Location: This role is fully remote but must overlap with an East Africa timezone by at least 4 hours. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas in the U. S. or U. K. at this time. Priority Application Deadline: June 12, 2026 About this role GiveDirectly is experiencing an exciting period of growth and is looking to hire a Flex Senior Manager to lead programming across the countries in which we operate. In this role, you will be crucial in developing opportunities for new business, building partnerships, and designing, launching, and managing new and existing programs. This is an opportunity to drive impact and innovation in the cash sector when cash is receiving unprecedented attention and interest in the public eye. Travel: You will be expected to travel on short notice and might need to spend significant time in any of GiveDirectly’s countries of operation. Internal note: Members of the Internal Audit may apply to this role Reports to: Chief of Staff, Programs Level: SM Travel Requirement: You will be expected to travel on short notice and might need to spend significant time in any of GiveDirectly’s countries of operation. Estimated travel is ~50-60% What you’ll do: End-to-end project management Own a rich project management plan and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure successful end-to
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