The Research Director will own the learning agenda for Emergency Cash programs, setting research priorities and strategic impact evaluations. They will provide technical leadership, mentor staff, and represent the organization's research findings to external stakeholders.
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Internal Audit Field Officer (Part-Time Contractor)
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Full Time
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4 days ago
GiveDirectly
The Internal Audit Field Officer conducts recipient surveys to identify risks, investigate potential fraud, and ensure safeguarding protocols are followed. They also support field operations through risk assessment, community engagement, and detailed reporting on case outcomes.
Research Director, LLS, District Transformation & Cash + Coaching
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Full Time
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11 days ago
GiveDirectly
The Research Director owns the strategic learning and M&E agenda for Large Lump Sum transfers, District Transformation, and Cash + Coaching programs. They are responsible for defining the theory of change, overseeing formal research portfolios, and providing evidence-based guidance for product design.
The role involves pitching GiveDirectly's programs and research to traditional media and non-traditional content creators to increase awareness of cash transfers. Additionally, the associate will manage media pipelines and implement AI-powered tools to streamline communications workflows.
Serve as a strategic partner to Emergency Cash leadership by owning performance management systems and strategic planning processes. Lead initiatives to strengthen the organization's external positioning and manage strategic partnerships with Mobile Network Operators.
Lead the global talent acquisition function by building a proactive sourcing engine and scaling recruiting capabilities across Sub-Saharan Africa and other global markets. Manage a team of recruiters and coordinators while partnering with senior leadership on workforce planning and headcount management.
Lead the finance pod for the DRC to manage end-to-end financial operations, including budgeting, reporting, and donor invoicing. Oversee compliance, internal controls, and risk mitigation while managing relationships with banks and regulators.
Partner with the CFO to drive global budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning to improve resource allocation. Build and optimize strategic finance systems and workflows using AI and automation to enhance organizational decision-making.
Lead the engineering organization for the cash delivery platform, overseeing technical strategy, staffing, and operational excellence. Partner with leadership to scale the platform and maintain a high-talent engineering culture during rapid growth.
Lead the design and implementation of U.S. emergency cash responses to disasters using technology-driven targeting and delivery tools. Oversee team management, business development, and the scaling of partnerships to expand disaster response capabilities.
This is a general interest posting for candidates to join a database for future roles across various departments including Tech, Finance, Humanitarian, and Operations. Candidates will be considered for open positions as they arise based on their alignment with the organization's values and mission.
Design and build scalable systems that power core operations, including donor platforms and crisis response tools. Own end-to-end development of new features and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support program delivery.