[Hiring] Director, Mothers & Babies @GiveDirectly [Private]

Role Description

GiveDirectly has established a Product team responsible for identifying new program areas for exploration and implementation, as well as deepening our impact in existing program areas. This role is responsible for assembling and leading cross-functional teams to drive product development, optimization, and scale.

• Oversee single products or a portfolio of products at different stages of development.
• Be entrepreneurial generalists with capabilities/experience across at least 2 of 3 following areas:
  • Software & technology
  • Development research & evidence
  • Humanitarian or development program delivery
• Demonstrate strong go-to-market instincts with a track record for mobilizing resources around big ideas and opportunities.
• Be data driven with excellent altitude awareness.
• Show discernment and conviction in ambiguity.
• Have a track record of driving big results without direct formal authority.

This role will lead the end-to-end product strategy and execution across multiple countries and partnerships, assembling and driving a cross-functional team spanning Programs, Research/M&E, Partnerships, and Safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Exceptional alignment to GD values, passion for our mission, and commitment to recipient dignity and empowerment.
• 8+ years of professional work experience in a similar role or function (product, programs, business development, partnerships).
• Proven leadership ability and management experience in building high performing teams.
• Experience working with a distributed team in a multicultural environment.
• Interest in working as part of a growing company, with awareness about the opportunities and challenges that come with a highly adaptive environment.
• Strong, succinct communications: Skilled in speaking, writing, presenting, and negotiating across multiple stakeholders.
• Analytical problem solver: Looks at problems with an analytical and iterative mindset, with a strong framework for prioritization.

Requirements

• Must be willing to travel to program sites up to 1X per quarter for 1-2 weeks.
• This role is fully remote but must overlap with an East Africa timezone by at least 3 hours.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas in the U.S. or U.K. at this time.

Benefits

• A positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement.
• A demonstrated commitment to helping all staff develop and grow.
• A competitive salary, including bonus.
• A robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country).
• Flexible paid time off.
• Allowances for desk set-up and learning and development.