General Interest – Join GiveDirectly's Global Team
💰 $80,000 – $130,000/yr
Job Description
About GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly (GD) is reshaping international giving by providing cash grants directly to the world's poorest populations. Since launching in 2011, GiveDirectly has raised over $1 billion and delivered cash assistance to more than 2 million people across 15 countries. The organization is driven by a bold mission: establishing cash transfers as the benchmark for foreign aid, accelerating the end of extreme poverty globally.
Our Impact & Recognition
The Brookings Institution estimates that $70 billion in cash transfers would eliminate the poverty gap, yet the aid sector currently spends $135 billion annually on evidence-free interventions. GiveDirectly is changing that paradigm through rigorous, experimental research demonstrating strong recipient impact. The organization has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the most innovative non-profit companies and featured in the New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Foreign Affairs, and The Economist.
Our Team & Culture
GiveDirectly operates a global team of approximately 150 headquarters staff and 650 country operations team members spanning 21 countries and 69 languages. Our culture is candid, analytical, agile, and non-hierarchical. We attract diverse talent—from software engineers and humanitarian workers to management consultants, public servants, researchers, and field operations specialists.
Our team members experience:
- Values-driven work: We genuinely center the people we serve in all decision-making
- High ownership: Support for autonomy, flexibility, and professional growth
- Dynamic environment: Ambitious targets, collaborative teams, and continuous learning opportunities
- Inclusive culture: We work hard to create environments where all team members can thrive, succeed, and grow
Opportunities at GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly is always seeking talented, values-aligned professionals to join its mission. While this posting represents a general interest application rather than a specific job opening, new roles open throughout the year. When positions become available, GiveDirectly prioritizes recruitment from its own candidate database as a first step.
By submitting your profile, you'll be considered for opportunities across all departments and locations as they emerge, including roles in:
- Software engineering and technology
- Research and impact measurement
- Field operations and program management
- Strategy, policy, and organizational leadership
- Finance, operations, and business functions
Why Join?
If GiveDirectly's values-centered approach to global poverty alleviation energizes you, and you're seeking meaningful work with measurable impact, this could be an exceptional fit. We encourage you to review our values statement before applying—alignment with our mission and culture is essential.
GiveDirectly offers competitive benefits, flexibility, professional development, and the opportunity to work alongside some of the most dedicated people in international development and effective altruism.
💰 Compensation not publicly listed. Market estimate for similar roles: from $80K, varying by experience, location, and role seniority.