Director, Mothers & Babies

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the product vision and long-term strategy, converting it into annual and quarterly objectives along with clear 'go/no-go' decision criteria.

• Establish and uphold the fundamental 'hypotheses' that underpin GiveDirectly’s investment in this product (impact/value, feasibility/delivery, and growth/fundability), including identifying what evidence could alter our level of confidence.

• Create a precise roadmap that delineates (a) what needs to be proven, (b) what must be constructed, and (c) what should be expanded—then rigorously prioritize to align with the annual objectives.

• Guide program design decisions (e.g., transfer size, timing/cadence, etc.), based on evidence and operational realities.

• Ensure that the program upholds a high standard for recipient dignity, safeguarding, consent, and clarity—especially considering the sensitivity surrounding pregnancy and newborn outcomes.

• Collaborate closely with program teams to pinpoint where actual outcomes differ from our plans, identify root causes, and swiftly implement thoughtful adaptations.

• Identify, assess, and manage essential partners that are vital to targeting and outcomes (e.g., community health NGOs, health facilities, government health systems, digital maternal health platforms).

• Define the operational model: delineate what GiveDirectly must execute versus what partners can do more effectively (and cost-efficiently), and clarify responsibilities, incentives, data flows, and accountability mechanisms.

• Create playbooks for recipient targeting/verification, enrollment of pregnant women, payment scheduling, troubleshooting, and issue resolution—then standardize these across countries where feasible.

• Formulate a concrete learning agenda and evidence narrative, ensuring the collection of 'decision-grade' evidence and presenting it in a compelling narrative for stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong alignment with GD values, enthusiasm for our mission, and dedication to recipient dignity and empowerment.

• Over 8 years of professional experience in a similar role or function (product, programs, business development, partnerships).

• Demonstrated leadership capability and management experience in cultivating high-performing teams.

• Experience collaborating with a distributed team in a multicultural setting.

• Interest in contributing to a growing organization, with an understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with a highly adaptive environment.

• Excellent and concise communication skills: proficient in speaking, writing, presenting, and negotiating with various stakeholders.

• Analytical problem solver: approaches challenges with an analytical and iterative mindset, possessing a robust framework for prioritization.

🏝️ Benefits

• A positive and supportive team with opportunities for career advancement.

• A demonstrated commitment to facilitating the development and growth of all staff.

• A competitive salary, including performance bonuses.

• A comprehensive health benefits plan (specific details will vary by country).

• Flexible paid time off.

• Allowances for desk setup and professional learning and development.