Senior Manager, Emergency Cash Delivery

📋 Description

• GiveDirectly is enhancing its emergency response initiatives to assist a greater number of individuals more swiftly, providing cash in the aftermath of crises.

• In the role of Senior Manager within the Humanitarian team, you will be instrumental in initiating and managing rapid cash responses on a global scale.

• You will lead organizational preparedness, formulate response strategies, oversee program execution, and aid in fundraising efforts by translating insights from the field into persuasive cases for support.

• The Senior Manager’s portfolio will include a Program Manager, who will report directly to the Senior Manager.

• Additional responsibilities will encompass assistance with staffing and budgeting processes, as well as managing both internal and external relationships.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5-8+ years of experience in a role centered around problem-solving, team leadership, and/or business development. Previous experience in humanitarian or emergency contexts is highly preferred.

• Commitment to GiveDirectly Values: a strong alignment with our values and a demonstrated capacity in our core competencies, including emotional intelligence, problem-solving, project management, follow-through, and promoting inclusivity.

• Analytical problem-solving abilities: approaches challenges with an analytical and iterative mindset, possessing a strong framework for prioritization and the capacity to impose structure and process on ambiguous issues.

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams, prioritize or deprioritize effectively, and maintain a high standard of quality.

• Proficient technical skills, encompassing data analysis and a knack for quickly learning new third-party technology platforms and tools.

• Fundraising: Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background in partnership and relationship management.

• Strong communication abilities: adept at speaking, writing, presenting, and negotiating with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Passion for dynamic environments that may lack a predefined roadmap for success and involve substantial “learning by doing.” Comfort with ambiguity and the capability to build systems from the ground up.

• Preferred: Fluency in a language other than English, particularly French, Portuguese, Arabic, or other languages.

🏝️ Benefits

• A supportive team that is dedicated and compassionate.

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

• Flexible paid time off that staff are encouraged to utilize.

• Allowances for desk setup and opportunities for learning and development.