Job Title: Operations Manager, East Africa
Organisation: GiveDirectly
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Regional
Director, East Africa
Director, East Africa
About US:
GiveDirectly is
driving a re-evaluation of the norms underlying international philanthropy with
a provocative model: we deliver donations directly to the extreme poor and let
them decide what to do with them. This approach builds on two converging
trends: the rapid spread of electronic last-mile payments solutions in emerging
markets, and the large body of experimental evidence showing that direct
transfers are as or more cost-effective at reducing poverty than traditional,
top-down approaches. GiveDirectly’s field operations utilize state-of-the-art
technologies and business processes to deliver unconditional cash transfers
securely, efficiently, and transparently. Our unorthodox approach – allowing
the poor, and not the donor, to choose where they invest – has prompted debate
in the popular press and among policy makers.
driving a re-evaluation of the norms underlying international philanthropy with
a provocative model: we deliver donations directly to the extreme poor and let
them decide what to do with them. This approach builds on two converging
trends: the rapid spread of electronic last-mile payments solutions in emerging
markets, and the large body of experimental evidence showing that direct
transfers are as or more cost-effective at reducing poverty than traditional,
top-down approaches. GiveDirectly’s field operations utilize state-of-the-art
technologies and business processes to deliver unconditional cash transfers
securely, efficiently, and transparently. Our unorthodox approach – allowing
the poor, and not the donor, to choose where they invest – has prompted debate
in the popular press and among policy makers.
Job Summary: The Operations Manager should be a talented professional
to run special projects and support senior leaders within the org across a
variety of functions (East Africa operations, research, and fundraising). You
must have a track record of delivering stellar results in high-performing
environments. You must be excited about solving the hard problem of getting
millions of dollars into the hands of poor households.
to run special projects and support senior leaders within the org across a
variety of functions (East Africa operations, research, and fundraising). You
must have a track record of delivering stellar results in high-performing
environments. You must be excited about solving the hard problem of getting
millions of dollars into the hands of poor households.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Run
discrete East Africa ops projects, supporting: local fundraising, technology
innovation, new cash projects, process and system design, etc.
Run
discrete East Africa ops projects, supporting: local fundraising, technology
innovation, new cash projects, process and system design, etc.
·
Work
with marketing team to create content that builds the GD brand by better
connecting donors with our recipients and field operations
Work
with marketing team to create content that builds the GD brand by better
connecting donors with our recipients and field operations
·
Provide
support to executive team, mainly on research and knowledge management (one-off
analyses, development econ lit review, etc.)
Provide
support to executive team, mainly on research and knowledge management (one-off
analyses, development econ lit review, etc.)
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The GiveDirectly
Operations Manager, East Africa must have two years of professional experience,
preferably in analytical / project oriented roles (e.g. management consulting)
The GiveDirectly
Operations Manager, East Africa must have two years of professional experience,
preferably in analytical / project oriented roles (e.g. management consulting)
·
Have a
strong preference for fast-paced and nimble environments, where autonomy and
ownership mean no set playbook for success
Have a
strong preference for fast-paced and nimble environments, where autonomy and
ownership mean no set playbook for success
·
Be
willing to roll-up your sleeves each day to solve pressing problems
Be
willing to roll-up your sleeves each day to solve pressing problems
·
Strongly
prefer a work environment where humor, candor, and outcomes are highly valued
Strongly
prefer a work environment where humor, candor, and outcomes are highly valued
·
Have a
high degree of autonomy, grit, and resilience
Have a
high degree of autonomy, grit, and resilience
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at the web
link below.
qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at the web
link below.
NB: Applicants
are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a ROLLING
BASIS. GiveDirectly does not request for any form of payment from an applicant.
are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a ROLLING
BASIS. GiveDirectly does not request for any form of payment from an applicant.
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