Humanitarian Manager

GiveDirectly; City Of London; Remote; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A global humanitarian organization is seeking a Manager for its Humanitarian team to design and deliver cash responses in crises. The role requires strong project management skills, with responsibilities including coordinating operations and enhancing fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate should possess at least 3-5 years of relevant experience and demonstrate strong alignment with the organization's values. Competitive salary and fully remote work options are available.

Benefits

Competitive and transparent compensation

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible time off

Learning allowances

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in problem solving, team management, or new business development.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Fluency in a language other than English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support design and delivery of rapid cash responses globally.
• Manage day-to-day operations and contribute to fundraising efforts.
• Track and report program metrics to support learning.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Team management

Relationship management

Tools

Salesforce

CommCare

Jira

Job description

Overview

GiveDirectly (GD) aims to reshape international giving by providing cash grants directly to the world’s poorest. The Brookings Institution estimates that $70B of cash transfers would be required to eliminate the poverty gap; the aid sector currently spends $135B each year, much of it on evidence-free interventions. GiveDirectly wants to change that, establishing cash transfers as a benchmark for foreign aid and accelerating the end of extreme poverty. GD has raised over $1B since launching in 2011, delivered cash to more than 1.5 million people in 15 countries, and supported large-scale, experimental research indicating strong recipient impact. GD has been celebrated as innovative and has been featured in major outlets.

Our culture is candid, analytical, agile, and non-hierarchical. Our global team of ~150, with country operations teams of ~650, spans 21 countries and 69 languages. We value people-centered decision making, ambitious performance, and a dynamic work environment. We support flexibility, care for team members, and opportunities for professional growth.

Location: Remote. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas in the U.S. or U.K. at this time.

Priority application deadline: Oct 10, 2025 or until we reach a critical mass of applications.

About this role

GiveDirectly is scaling its emergency response operations to reach more people, faster, with cash in the wake of crises. As a Manager on the Humanitarian team, you will support the design and delivery of rapid cash responses globally. You’ll coordinate program implementation, manage day-to-day operations, and contribute to fundraising by documenting field insights and preparing donor materials.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-quality program delivery in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Manage projects and workstreams with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Support internal and external relationships, including partners, vendors, and donors

Reports to: Humanitarian Senior Manager

Level: Manager

Travel Requirement: up to 50-60% travel, including ~2 team retreats per year, with deployment on short notice in emergencies. This role may involve travel to potentially insecure areas.

What you’ll do

Design and implement high-quality programming

• Coordinate design, planning, and execution of emergency response operations with timelines and quality standards
• Apply playbooks and deployment criteria to rapidly set up response programs across multiple countries
• Conduct operational diligence, feasibility, and risk assessments aligned with organizational goals
• Track and report program metrics to support learning and performance
• Liaise with partners, vendors, and subgrantees to ensure smooth execution
• Become an expert in GD’s tech systems (Salesforce, CommCare, Jira) to support project execution

Project and team coordination

• Manage day-to-day activities of designated response, including field staff tasks and surge team coordination
• Provide coaching and mentorship to junior staff during deployments
• Contribute to team goal-setting, impact tracking, and knowledge sharing

Strategic and external contributions

• Support new business development, donor reporting, or appeal materials by translating field updates into compelling content
• Represent GD in internal and external forums (e.g. Cash Working Groups)
• Engage in ad hoc strategy and capability investment projects to increase global response capacity

Qualifications

• Alignment with GiveDirectly Values: strong alignment with values and core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity
• 3-5+ years of experience in problem solving, team management, and/or new business development, including humanitarian/emergency experience
• Analytical problem solving: ability to structure ambiguous problems and prioritize effectively
• Strong project management: ability to manage multiple workstreams with high quality
• Strong technical skills: data analysis and aptitude for learning new tools
• Fundraising: preference for candidates with partner and relationship management background
• Strong communications: ability to speak, write, present, and negotiate with diverse stakeholders
• Adaptability: ability to orient quickly in new contexts and build effective systems
• Enthusiasm for fast-paced environments, with ambiguity and learning-by-doing

Nice to have

• Fluency in a language other than English (e.g., French, Portuguese, Arabic)
• Prior experience with humanitarian cash-based programming

Compensation

We strive to pay generously and equitably. Salary is benchmarked to the 75th percentile for similar roles at similar organizations. The United States base salary is $94,700; Kenya base salary is $61,900; UK base salary is £61,200. This role is fully remote, and a country-based salary benchmark may be shared during hiring.

Why work at GiveDirectly?

We offer a positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement, professional growth, a competitive and transparent compensation approach, comprehensive benefits, flexible time off, and learning allowances.

Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding

GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on protected characteristics pursuant to applicable law. We are committed to safeguarding recipients, staff, and partners and may conduct pre-hire screens including background checks and reference checks. We strive to uphold child and vulnerable adult protection and a zero-tolerance SEAH policy.

Application notes: This page includes standard application questions and disclosures required for the role.