GiveDirectly
international development
HumanResourcesManager
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“Human Resources Manager at GiveDirectly. Skills: full HR lifecycle, Malawi labour law, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, compliance, talent management, benefits administration, payroll, organizational culture. Own the end-to-end recruitment process for all open positions in Malawi. Lead candidate screening and selection”
What You'll Achieve.
attracts, develops, and retains the talent needed to deliver on our mission; maintaining the HR systems, processes, and culture that enable a high-performing and engaged team; ensures that our people's practices are consistent, compliant, and fit for purpose; strengthening the infrastructure of the country office designing and improving systems for recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and staff development that can grow with the organisation; safeguarding organisational culture and integrity; supporting leadership in upholding GiveDirectly's values and ensuring staff experience reflects the standards we set for ourselves; delivering funds across an entire district alongside the largest-ever randomised trial on unconditional cash; strengthen relationships, sustain morale, and reinforce a sense of shared purpose across the Malawi team; embedding them into key moments across the employee lifecycle including hiring, onboarding, performance conversations, and team gatherings; helping the organisation stay responsive to the needs and sentiment of its people
Industry & Context.
sound judgement in navigating people and organisational challenges; balancing the pace of a fast-growing organisation with the rigour and care that good HR demands
Commitment to Safeguarding, member of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, systematically check with previous employers about any abuse or misconduct related matters involving potential new hires, employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens, policy of “zero tolerance when it comes to preventing, reporting, or responding to any form of abuse or exploitation”, uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
demonstrated experience across the full HR lifecycle, a grasp of Malawi labour law, Proven experience managing HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and compliance with local labour law, alignment with GiveDirectly's values and a genuine commitment to the organisation's mission
Nice to Have
ideally within an international development, NGO, or high-growth organisation context, Experienced people manager with a track record of building high-performing teams, delivering results through others, and establishing management systems and processes, Collaborative management style with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust across diverse teams and stakeholders at all levels, Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments where success requires adaptability and a significant degree of learning by doing
What You'll Do.
Own the end-to-end recruitment process for all open positions in Malawi
Lead candidate screening and selection
Design and continuously improve a structured onboarding programme for all new hires
Lead periodic salary benchmarking exercises
Drive professional development planning across the team
Manage the full cycle of staff benefits administration
and audit-ready personnel files for all staff
Oversee leave management and timesheet processes
Act as the primary point of contact for staff on HR policy questions
lead in the management of disciplinary and grievance processes
Provide support during the performance review cycle
Work closely with the Country Director and line managers to identify and action professional development opportunities for staff
Take ownership of planning and delivering a calendar of team-building activities and staff engagement events
Proactively generate and champion initiatives that bring GiveDirectly's culture and values to life
Serve as a trusted culture steward
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partnering with hiring managers to define role requirements; building trust across diverse teams and stakeholders at all levels; Work closely with the Country Director and line managers to identify and action professional development opportunities for staff; surfacing themes and insights to leadership
Communication Scope
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to tailor messaging effectively for a range of audiences including field teams, local and global leadership, regulatory authorities, and external service providers
Process & Methodology
designing and improving systems for recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and staff development
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! Role Overview GiveDirectly Malawi has grown steadily since its introduction in 2019 and in 2025 launched our most ambitious program and research agenda yet, delivering funds across an entire district alongside the largest-ever randomised trial on unconditional cash. To deliver our ambitious plans for scale, we are looking for a Human Resources Manager with demonstrated experience across the full HR lifecycle, a strong grasp of Malawi labour law, and a genuine passion for building people-centred organisations. The HR Manager ensures that GiveDirectly Malawi attracts, develops, and retains the talent needed to deliver on our mission while maintaining the HR systems, processes, and culture that enable a high-performing and engaged team. The role will reward exceptional interpersonal skills, sound judgement in navigating people and organisational challenges, and a deep commitment to building a workplace where staff feel supported, valued, and connected to the work. As GiveDirectly continues to scale, this role ensures that our people's practices are consistent, compliant, and fit for purpose, balancing the pace of a fast-growing organisation with the rigour and care that good HR demands. The HR Manager will play a critical role in strengthening the infrastructure of the country office designing and improving systems for recr
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