The posting
About GiveDirectly
What if the most effective way to fight poverty was also the simplest: give people money and trust them to decide what they need?
Since 2011, GiveDirectly has proven that idea at scale. We’ve delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty and crisis across 15 countries, and rigorous research shows the results: healthier kids, stronger businesses, sturdier homes, and more resilient families and local economies. Cash is now widely recognized as one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid.
Our ambition goes beyond our own programs. We want cash to become the benchmark for aid, much as the index fund became the benchmark for investing, so that every aid dollar is held to one question: is this doing more good than giving the money directly to people living in poverty?
We’re growing fast, and this is a rare and important moment to join.
We expect to hit $1B in revenue in 2026 with significant growth forecast for 2027. At the same time we are building a new technology stack and operating model designed for a roughly 10x change in scale, and we are actively pursuing partnerships with major funders to move even more money in bigger ways, to people who need it. We are known for our extensive integration of technology into field processes; our quantitative approach to performance measurement; and our commitment to rigorous, independent, experimental evaluation of our impact, with multiple Randomized Control Trials completed and others in progress.
How we work
Our team spans 20+ countries and 69 languages. Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We expect high ownership and give people real responsibility early. Our values are central to how we hire, work, and grow, and they are deliberately opinionated:
- Recipients first. Recipients’ preferences come before those of donors or ourselves.
- Team next. We optimize for organizational success, not individual success.
- Be proactively candid. We say what we believe and share information openly.
- Create positive energy. We aim to be a source of energy for colleagues, not a drain.
- Think rigorously; act quickly. We reason from first principles, then act rather than debate.
- Know yourself and grow. We own our imperfections and seek feedback to grow.
- Accept reality. Propose solutions. We focus on what can change and bring solutions, not just problems.
- Be productively ambitious. We take risks for step-change impact, not incremental progress.
If they describe how you like to work and they energize you, this could be a great fit.
Want to learn more? Read and listen:
We are one of Time100’s Most Influential Companies of 2026, and our work has been covered by The Economist, NPR, TED, and The Washington Post. 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.
Interested in working at GiveDirectly?
At GiveDirectly, we are always looking for talented, deeply values-aligned folks to join our team. Opportunities to work at GiveDirectly may open up throughout the year, and our goal is to find the best people as quickly as we can. This post is not a job opening; however, when a new role opens, we often begin our hiring search within our own database as a first step.
Learn more about our teams:
- Tech and Data: Our Tech and Data team builds software & data systems to deliver dollars to recipients, and partners with Programs teams to operationalize programs that leverage those systems.
- Finance: Our Finance team manages and reports our financials to ensure responsible, efficient and transparent money management within the organization.
- Humanitarian: The Humanitarian team develops and implements emergency relief programs in response to humanitarian crises, including conflicts, natural disasters, and refugee crises.
- Growth: The Growth team raises money for recipients, and creates awareness for direct giving more broadly.
- Communications: The Communications team plays a critical role in managing the organization’s public image, storytelling, and outreach - they own everything from content creation, to donor communications, to brand messaging and strategy.
- Partnerships: The Partnerships team raises money for our recipients and manages GD’s relationships with governments, institutions, non-profit organizations and strategic foundations.
- People: The People team oversees the full employee lifecycle including hiring, employee experience and employee development, & drives org-wide culture initiatives.
- Product: The Product team is responsible for assembling and leading cross-functional teams to drive product development, optimization, and scale. They may oversee single products, if large and/or complex, or a portfolio of products at different stages of development.
- Programs: The Programs team runs the day-to-day operations to deliver cash, working with host governments, local authorities, & community leaders to enroll and follow up with recipients.
- Research: The Research team conducts & compiles findings from well-conducted research to inform GD programs, aids organizations in benchmarking studies comparing cash & other aid, & educates the public about cash transfers.
- Risk, Safeguarding, and Compliance (RISC): The Risk, Safeguarding and Compliance team ensures that all internal, funder, & sector-wide policies are clear and achieved, and monitors recipient experiences to protect against fraud and safeguarding breaches.
- CEO's Office: The CEO’s office supports our CEO’s strategic priorities, facilitates high-level decision making, and manages coordination across global functions.
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Working at GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Commitment to Safeguarding
As a global organization working with communities to eliminate extreme poverty, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, and will systematically check with previous employers about any abuse or misconduct related matters involving potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.
These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we work with, and prevent abuse to our recipients and staff.
**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect people and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance when it comes to preventing, reporting, or responding to any form of abuse or exploitation.” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**
Reasonable Accommodations
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the role, please email us at [email protected] with the email subject “Accommodation Needed”. We will work with you to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to support your needs.
Want to put your best foot forward on your GiveDirectly application? Take a look at our Candidate Application Prep Guide!
Referrals
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