High-Impact Remote Director Role at GiveDirectly Leading Mothers & Babies Cash Transfer Initiative @GiveDirectly

Overview

The Director at GiveDirectly, Mothers & Babies is a fully remote leadership role focused on developing and scaling a cash transfer program aimed at improving maternal and newborn health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the multi-year product strategy and annual goals for the Mothers & Babies initiative.
• Lead the design and iteration of program models ensuring high recipient dignity and operational feasibility.
• Develop scalable delivery and partnership models in collaboration with health organizations, NGOs, and government systems.
• Set the learning agenda including impact measurement and data collection.
• Oversee end-to-end program delivery, ensuring timely cash transfers targeting expectant mothers.
• Build and manage relationships with key partners and digital platforms.
• Create operational playbooks for targeting, enrollment, verification, and payments.
• Drive the evidence narrative translating data into compelling stories for stakeholders.
• Support fundraising efforts by developing materials to attract donor interest.
• Assemble and lead diverse teams across programs, fostering a culture of rapid learning.
• Manage stakeholder alignment and decision-making processes for complex tradeoffs.

Requirements

• Alignment with GD values and dedication to recipient dignity.
• 8+ years of experience in product management, program development, or related leadership roles.
• Proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
• Strong strategic thinking and data-driven problem-solving skills.
• Experience in humanitarian sectors, ideally with digital health or cash transfer programs.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Base Salary: $128,000 (USA) with potential bonuses.
• Benefits stipend of $21,393 annually (USA).
• Competitive salary and flexible PTO.
• Professional development allowances.

Location

Fully remote (must overlap with East Africa timezone by at least 3 hours)

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via this link.

Deadline

May 1, 2026