Program Manager (x2) – GiveDirectly

Job Description

Role Overview

GiveDirectly seeks two Program Managers to oversee complete field operations for its flagship district transformation initiative in Malawi. The role entails directing enrollment and payment targets, managing team performance, and engaging with district partners, mobile money providers, and local government officials. As the principal district representative, the appointee maintains operational oversight and fosters a supportive team environment with significant autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

The appointee oversees end-to-end ground operations including recipient enrollment, verification, and payment execution while monitoring quantifiable targets. Responsibilities cover refining enrollment workflows, coordinating with telecom partners for secure disbursements, overseeing regional security, managing operational and fraud risks alongside the internal audit team, and upholding safeguarding protocols. Additional duties involve designing surveys, maintaining program documentation, partnering with human resources on recruitment and staff development, formulating operational prototypes, analyzing data metrics, and cultivating external partnerships with government bodies and donors.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate a track record of success within high-performance settings, exceptional leadership capacity, outstanding communication and organizational aptitudes, and advanced proficiency in G-Suite or Google Workspace. Candidates require four to five years of management experience, preferably overseeing other managers, alongside demonstrated self-direction, budget oversight capability, and aptitude for working across rural and urban locations. A master’s degree and background in cash transfer programming, humanitarian response, or social protection represent preferred qualifications.

How to Apply

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