Organization: GiveDirectly
Location: Monrovia
Grade: Mid level – Mid level
Occupational Groups:
Civil Society and Local governance
Managerial positions
Closing Date:
About GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly (GD) provides cash grants directly to people living in extreme poverty. Since launching in 2011, GD has raised over $1B, delivered cash to more than 1.5 million recipients, launched operations in 15 countries, and continues to expand its reach across the Global South. GD has also grown the research base supporting unconditional cash with 20 randomized control trials from its programs, generating rigorous evidence across countries and contexts. As a result, GD has been celebrated as one of the most innovative non-profit companies byFast Company, while the growing cash transfer movement (and GD’s leading role within it) has been featured in theNew York Times Magazine,This American Life,Foreign Affairs, andThe Economist.
Across our global offices, our culture is candid, analytical, non-hierarchical, and agile. We work alongside 750+ individuals who come from 21 different countries and speak 69 different languages. Team members at GiveDirectly attest that diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just buzzwords, but a fundamental part of our culture and values. We actively seek to recruit individuals from the communities we serve, and use DEI as a lens in our hiring practices, programs, and initiatives. Our goal is to maintain a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and feel valued and respected for who they are. We strive to be inclusive of all cultures and experiences while upholding our values globally. In the spirit of our “Know Yourself and Grow” value, we recognize there is always room to improve our team’s working experience. But day to day, we aim to “Create Positive Energy” – we take care of one another, have fun, aim to maximize flexibility and accessibility in roles, and pursue professional development opportunities to stay challenged & engaged in our work.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Role Overview:
The Field Manager (“FM”) will be expected to lead the field based aspects of one GD’s projects. The Field Manager will own the overall Follow up process, including tracking performance of field teams; achieving targets; building a culture of mentorship and professional development; and identifying opportunities for risk mitigation and process improvement. The Field Manager will serve as the key “eyes and ears” resource on the ground and will be responsible for regularly synthesizing updates on operational health. The role will reward exceptional personnel management, organizational skills, high-quality judgment on operational challenges, and a strong commitment towards building a scalable and better-leveraged field org. This role will require regular travel to the field work locations. In the event that a pandemic prevents such traveling, the field manager will be expected to lead an adapted remote program.
Responsibilities
Campaign Management: [20%]
The FM will be responsible for managing all aspects of ground operations:
Set and own quantifiable targets like households enrolled and operational efficiency.
Serve as the organization’s engine for continuous improvement of the enrolment process and recipient experience.
Over time, reduce dependence on Program Manager and independently own overall field follow up processes and set targets.
Vision & Critical Thinking: [20%]
The FM will be expected to play a strong leadership role and contribute to the overall vision of the country office, engaging with the Program Manager in field office problem-solving.
Conceive, develop and test new protocols and methods prior to overseeing scale up.
Anticipate areas of risk and create mitigation plans (e.g. coordination on complex research partnership, slow-downs from pilots, etc.).
People Management: [20%]
The FM will be expected to oversee a performance-oriented culture within your team (your reports and their reports), with all staff receiving feedback and development opportunities to achieve their potential.
Hire, train and manage field staff.
Run performance reviews for direct reports and build their capacity to do the same.
Identify and coach high-potential field staff to grow on a quick promotion trajectory.
Identify gaps in the org chart and propose solutions to the Senior Management Team (SMT).
Data and Analysis: [20%]
The FM will be expected to be comfortable using data to track performance, and inform decision-making, and to quickly build expertise within GD’s standard beneficiary data management and survey tools.
Support survey creation and updates for new and existing projects
Guide and support reports on data inquiries, skill development, and data analysis
Work effectively with GD’s global data team (framing needs and expectations, and holding self and others accountable to agreed timelines)
Communication: [10%]
Meet the GD “bar” for online communication responsiveness (slack, email, phone)
Present effectively to the management team (focusing on key insights, etc.)
Communicate concisely and clearly across a variety of forms (written, presenting, verbal)
Support for auxiliary projects: [5%]
Assist SMT with hosting journalists, donors, and other external parties
Assist SMT with communicating and executing new projects / pilots / technologies (e.g. messaging Salesforce to field team, brainstorming options for community-based targeting,
rolling out mobile app questions, etc.)
Team-building / morale: [5%]
Monitor team dynamics and own follow-up on barometer activities
Identify opportunities for morale-building (e.g. retreats, team events, incentive schemes, etc.)
Core competencies and experiences
University Degree
3 – 4+ years of work experience in a role that required problem-solving and project management
Exceptional communication, organizational, and analytical skills
Ability to logic through complex operational questions and propose solutions to inform programmatic decisions
Ability to manage day-to-day operations while simultaneously building more robust, efficient systems
Demonstrated ability to work in a highly independent and self-directed manner, while effectively communicating upwardly about gaps and risks
Enthusiasm for fast-paced environments, which may lack a pre-defined playbook for success and involve significant “learning by doing”
Alignment with GiveDirectly Values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem-solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates who have personal or professional experience in the low-income and/or historically marginalized communities that we serve.
Why work at GiveDirectly?
At GiveDirectly, we work to ensure that you have everything you need to excel in your role and on your team, including:
A positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement
A demonstrated commitment to helping all staff develop and grow
A competitive salary
A health benefits plan
Paid Time Off (Paid Leave Days) (that we encourage staff to take!)
Read more about our ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on our website here.
**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect children, vulnerable adults, and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH)” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**
Read more about our ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts here and about our decision to move our central support teams to remote first here.
About the hiring process
Format: The hiring process follows the same general outline for all open roles:
First interview (30 mins)Take home skills assignment (~2 hours)Second interview (1 hour)*Third interview (1 hour)*Final interview (1 hour)Reference checks (30 mins each)
*For some roles, second & third interviews are combined into a panel interview. If there are adjustments or variations on this process, those changes will be communicated during the first interview.
Venue: We conduct interviews over Google Meet with camera on (unless communicated otherwise).
Accessibility: Closed captioning is available during all Google Meet interviews, and interviewers will also post interview questions in the chat box throughout the call. If you need assistance accessing either of these features, please let your interviewer know at the start of your interview!
We’re committed to running an inclusive and accessible application process for all of our open roles. If there are questions or concerns you have about the accessibility of our hiring process, we warmly invite you to reach out to careers@givedirectly.org.
**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect children, vulnerable adults, and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH)” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**
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