Program Officer (Remote) at GiveWell @GiveWell

🌍 Program Officer (Remote) at

GiveWell

If you’re passionate about global health, poverty reduction, and high-impact research, this is a rare opportunity to work with one of the world’s most respected evidence-driven nonprofits. GiveWell is hiring Program Officers to help direct hundreds of millions of dollars annually toward the most cost-effective programs saving lives worldwide.

About the Role

As a Program Officer, you will:

• Lead grant investigations from start to recommendation
• Evaluate programs using data, evidence, and cost-effectiveness models
• Manage a portfolio of funded grants and track real-world impact
• Work with global experts, governments, and nonprofits
• Help shape funding decisions that can save and improve lives at scale

This role combines:

• 📊 Research & data analysis
• 💡 Strategic decision-making
• 🤝 Stakeholder engagement
• 🌐 Global development work

💼 Key Responsibilities

• Investigate funding opportunities and recommend grants
• Build cost-effectiveness models for interventions
• Monitor funded projects and ensure results match expectations
• Engage with experts in fields like malaria, nutrition, and vaccines
• Publish findings and reports transparently

🎯 Who They’re Looking For

Strong candidates typically have:

• 3–5 years experience in research, consulting, policy, or development
• Strong ability to analyze empirical data and evidence
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Interest in global health & poverty alleviation
• Ability to make decisions under uncertainty

📌 Advanced degrees are helpful but not required

🌎 Location & Work Style

• 🌍 Fully Remote (U.S. + International applicants welcome)
• Flexible work schedule with global collaboration
• Optional offices in:
  • Oakland (USA)
  • New York City (USA)
  • London (UK)

💰 Salary & Benefits

• 💵 ~$200,000 (U.S. base, varies internationally)
• 🏥 100% covered health insurance (U.S.)
• 🍼 16 weeks paid parental leave
• 🌴 4 weeks paid vacation
• 🏡 Home office setup support
• ✈️ Optional international travel (1–2 trips/year)

🚀 Why This Role is Unique

• Directly influence how hundreds of millions of dollars are spent
• Work in a small, high-impact research team
• Help fund programs like:
  • Malaria prevention
  • Vitamin A supplementation
  • Vaccine initiatives
• Transparent, evidence-first organization

⏳ Application Process

• Online application
• Short assessment exercise
• Paid work trials
• Interviews

📌 Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis

🔗 Apply Here

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📢 Final Note

This is not a typical NGO role—it’s a high-impact, analytical position where your decisions can influence global funding and potentially save thousands of lives.

If you have strong analytical skills and care about doing the most good, this role is worth applying for.