Expand emergency responses capabilities, partnerships, and ambition
Drive program implementation and in-the-moment partnerships for fast, dignified disaster responses
Oversee improving and scaling up GiveDirectly’s ability to immediately respond to major disasters in the United States
Pursue and close new partnerships
Manage and grow a team of dedicated and surge staff
Oversee end-to-end design, planning, and improvements to U.S. disaster response capabilities
Conduct operational diligence, feasibility, and risk assessments for individual disaster responses
Identify and pursue fundraising opportunities for individual disaster responses and general disaster funding
Establish and maintain high quality relationships with designated donors and operational partners

10+ years of experience managing large scale program delivery in complex funding environments. Prior humanitarian/emergency experience strongly preferred
Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly Values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity.
Strong technical skills and product sense, including data analysis and appetite for evaluating and stress testing third-party tech platforms and tools as well as building internally
Fundraising: Preference for candidates with a strong partnership and relationship management background, especially on fast-paced sourcing and deploying cash
Experience working cross functionally with finance, grants, and partnership teams
Clear communicator who can work with state agencies, funders, and internal leaders
Detail oriented without losing sight of program outcomes and timelines.
Comfort operating in ambiguity, with strong judgment and comfort managing complex risks
Enthusiasm for fast-paced and surge work environments, which may lack pre-defined playbook for success and involve significant “learning by doing”.
An excitement and energy for the work we do and for collaborating with others
A proclivity for giving and gracefully receiving direct, honest, and constructive feedback
Language Requirement: English, additional languages like Spanish a plus

Program Director – Emergency Cash

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