About the job
About GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly (GD) provides cash grants directly to people living in extreme poverty. Since launching in 2011, GD has raised over $1B, delivered cash to more than 1.5 million recipients, launched operations in 15 countries, and continues to expand its reach across the Global South. GD has also grown the research base supporting unconditional cash with 20 randomized control trials from its programs, generating rigorous evidence across countries and contexts. As a result, GD has been celebrated as one of the most innovative non-profit companies by Fast Company, while the growing cash transfer movement (and GD’s leading role within it) has been featured in the New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Foreign Affairs, and The Economist.
Across our global offices, our culture is candid, analytical, non-hierarchical, and agile. We work alongside 750+ individuals who come from 21 different countries and speak 69 different languages. Team members at GiveDirectly attest that diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just buzzwords, but a fundamental part of our culture and values. We actively seek to recruit individuals from the communities we serve, and use DEI as a lens in our hiring practices, programs, and initiatives. Our goal is to maintain a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and feel valued and respected for who they are. We strive to be inclusive of all cultures and experiences while upholding our values globally. In the spirit of our "Know Yourself and Grow" value, we recognize there is always room to improve our team's working experience. But day to day, we aim to "Create Positive Energy" - we take care of one another, have fun, aim to maximize flexibility and accessibility in roles, and pursue professional development opportunities to stay challenged & engaged in our work.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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.
About This Role
The Safeguarding Flex Associate (FA) will support the entire Safeguarding Team to uphold and strengthen GiveDirectly’s safeguarding systems across multiple projects in multiple countries. The Flex Associate will work primarily on global or multi-country systems and policy projects to continuously improve GiveDirectly’s approach to safeguarding at global and country levels, as well as providing flex support to safeguarding operations as needed (e.g. new country launches).
Reports to: Safeguarding Director
Level: Associate
Travel Requirement: Position is remote, but periodic international travel will be required to attend team and organizational meetings and events.
Responsibilities
Project Management
The Flex Associate will support the Safeguarding Director in managing the team’s pipeline of improvement projects. S/he will assist in driving project management, ensuring team and internal stakeholders are meeting deadlines, and identifying process challenges and proposing solutions S/he will lead a portfolio of improvement projects, including creating and owning their project management plans and managing coordination with internal stakeholders.
Become an expert in GiveDirectly’s tech systems and processes (Salesforce, Taroworks, Asana, etc.) to support Safeguarding case management execution and identify systems improvements. Assist with administrative tasks, such as booking logistics for team trips and coordinating internal events/workshops Provide support on ad hoc strategy projects or team planning in support of the Safeguarding Director
What You’ll Bring
At GiveDirectly, we strive to pay our employees generously and equitably. We use an accredited third party salary aggregator to ensure that staff’s total compensation package (base compensation + bonus) falls within the 75th percentile of similar roles, at similar organizations. We also have a no negotiation policy to ensure we are paying staff equitably across roles.
Why work at GiveDirectly?
Role
At GiveDirectly, we work to ensure that you have everything you need to excel in your role and on your team, including:
GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. 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.
US applicants only: We invite you to "Know Your Rights" as an applicant.
About The Hiring Process
Format: The hiring process follows the same general outline for all open roles:
First interview (30 mins)
Take home skills assignment (~2 hours)
Second interview (1 hour)*
Third interview (1 hour)*
Final interview (1 hour)
Reference checks (30 mins each)
Accessibility: Closed captioning is available during all Google Meet interviews, and interviewers will also post interview questions in the chat box throughout the call. If you need assistance accessing either of these features, please let your interviewer know at the start of your interview!
We’re committed to running an inclusive and accessible application process for all of our open roles. If there are questions or concerns you have about the accessibility of our hiring process, we warmly invite you to reach out to [email protected]. Please include the word "Accessibility" in the email title.
**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect children, vulnerable adults, and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH)” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**
Want to put your best foot forward on your GiveDirectly application? Take a look at our Candidate Application Prep Guide!
GiveDirectly (GD) provides cash grants directly to people living in extreme poverty. Since launching in 2011, GD has raised over $1B, delivered cash to more than 1.5 million recipients, launched operations in 15 countries, and continues to expand its reach across the Global South. GD has also grown the research base supporting unconditional cash with 20 randomized control trials from its programs, generating rigorous evidence across countries and contexts. As a result, GD has been celebrated as one of the most innovative non-profit companies by Fast Company, while the growing cash transfer movement (and GD’s leading role within it) has been featured in the New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Foreign Affairs, and The Economist.
Across our global offices, our culture is candid, analytical, non-hierarchical, and agile. We work alongside 750+ individuals who come from 21 different countries and speak 69 different languages. Team members at GiveDirectly attest that diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just buzzwords, but a fundamental part of our culture and values. We actively seek to recruit individuals from the communities we serve, and use DEI as a lens in our hiring practices, programs, and initiatives. Our goal is to maintain a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and feel valued and respected for who they are. We strive to be inclusive of all cultures and experiences while upholding our values globally. In the spirit of our "Know Yourself and Grow" value, we recognize there is always room to improve our team's working experience. But day to day, we aim to "Create Positive Energy" - we take care of one another, have fun, aim to maximize flexibility and accessibility in roles, and pursue professional development opportunities to stay challenged & engaged in our work.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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.
About This Role
The Safeguarding Flex Associate (FA) will support the entire Safeguarding Team to uphold and strengthen GiveDirectly’s safeguarding systems across multiple projects in multiple countries. The Flex Associate will work primarily on global or multi-country systems and policy projects to continuously improve GiveDirectly’s approach to safeguarding at global and country levels, as well as providing flex support to safeguarding operations as needed (e.g. new country launches).
Reports to: Safeguarding Director
Level: Associate
Travel Requirement: Position is remote, but periodic international travel will be required to attend team and organizational meetings and events.
Responsibilities
Project Management
The Flex Associate will support the Safeguarding Director in managing the team’s pipeline of improvement projects. S/he will assist in driving project management, ensuring team and internal stakeholders are meeting deadlines, and identifying process challenges and proposing solutions S/he will lead a portfolio of improvement projects, including creating and owning their project management plans and managing coordination with internal stakeholders.
- The Flex Associate will also lead on tracking and reporting of Safeguarding data and metrics.
- Support SM and PMs as a safeguarding advisor to country programs and other internal stakeholders, particularly with new countries that don’t yet have in-country safeguarding support.
- Support on updating and adapting safeguarding training materials and guidance; conduct safeguarding trainings with GD teams.
- Flex in as an additional Safeguarding focal point for programs that may be under-staffed or under-resourced. This could include case management, day to day operations, or improvement projects.
- Support the team in identifying risks, creating comprehensive safeguarding risk registers, and developing mitigation efforts and responses.
- As needed, case Manage safeguarding cases, collaborating with IA, HR, and other relevant stakeholders to resolve safeguarding cases that may arise.
Become an expert in GiveDirectly’s tech systems and processes (Salesforce, Taroworks, Asana, etc.) to support Safeguarding case management execution and identify systems improvements. Assist with administrative tasks, such as booking logistics for team trips and coordinating internal events/workshops Provide support on ad hoc strategy projects or team planning in support of the Safeguarding Director
What You’ll Bring
- Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly Values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates who have personal or professional experience in the low-income and/or historically marginalized communities that we serve.
- 2+ years of work experience in a role that required problem solving and project management
- Work experience relating to safeguarding or protection
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and analytical skills
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to identify opportunities to make existing systems more efficient, streamlined, and accessible.
- Ability to autonomously manage multiple deliverables in time and with a high level of quality.
- Ability to work both under supervision and independently.
- Familiarity with Google Suite, Salesforce, Asana, Guru and Slack a plus.
- Ability to travel ~1-2 times per year to one of our countries of operation for team retreats or field visits
- Language Requirement: English. Working knowledge of French or Portuguese would be a plus
At GiveDirectly, we strive to pay our employees generously and equitably. We use an accredited third party salary aggregator to ensure that staff’s total compensation package (base compensation + bonus) falls within the 75th percentile of similar roles, at similar organizations. We also have a no negotiation policy to ensure we are paying staff equitably across roles.
- The United States base salary for this role is $74,900.
- The Kenya base salary for this role is $42,000.
Why work at GiveDirectly?
Role
At GiveDirectly, we work to ensure that you have everything you need to excel in your role and on your team, including:
- A positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement
- A demonstrated commitment to helping all staff develop and grow
- A competitive salary, including bonus
- A robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country)
- Unlimited PTO (that we encourage staff to take!)
- Desk allowance and flexible work location
GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. 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.
US applicants only: We invite you to "Know Your Rights" as an applicant.
About The Hiring Process
Format: The hiring process follows the same general outline for all open roles:
First interview (30 mins)
Take home skills assignment (~2 hours)
Second interview (1 hour)*
Third interview (1 hour)*
Final interview (1 hour)
Reference checks (30 mins each)
- For some roles, second & third interviews are combined into a panel interview. If there are adjustments or variations on this process, those changes will be communicated during the first interview.
Accessibility: Closed captioning is available during all Google Meet interviews, and interviewers will also post interview questions in the chat box throughout the call. If you need assistance accessing either of these features, please let your interviewer know at the start of your interview!
We’re committed to running an inclusive and accessible application process for all of our open roles. If there are questions or concerns you have about the accessibility of our hiring process, we warmly invite you to reach out to [email protected]. Please include the word "Accessibility" in the email title.
**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect children, vulnerable adults, and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH)” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**
Want to put your best foot forward on your GiveDirectly application? Take a look at our Candidate Application Prep Guide!
