Country Director - Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Employer
- GiveDirectly
- Location
- Congo,Dem Rep of The
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Closing date
- Feb 8, 2022
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- Position Type
- Programs, Community Outreach, Government Relations and Advocacy, Program Administration and Management
- Fields
- Community Development, International, Other Fields
- Employment Type
- Full Time
About GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly (GD) aims to reshape international giving – and millions of lives – by providing cash grants directly to the world’s poorest. The Brookings Institution estimates that $70B of cash transfers would be required to eliminate the poverty gap; the aid sector currently spends $135B each year, much of it on evidence-free interventions. GiveDirectly wants to change that, establishing cash transfers as a benchmark for foreign aid – as the index fund is a benchmark for the financial industry – and in the process accelerating the end of extreme poverty.
GD has raised over $700M since launching in 2011, delivered cash to more than 1 million people, and launched offices in 10 countries. We’ve also supported large-scale, experimental research that indicates strong recipient impact of our programs. As a result, GD has been celebrated as one of the most innovative non-profit companies by Fast Company, while the growing cash transfer movement (and GD’s leading role within it) have been featured in the New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Foreign Affairs, and The Economist.
We’re looking for exceptional talent to grow our collaborative, diverse team. Joining GiveDirectly provides the opportunity to work alongside individuals who come from 21 different countries and speak 69 different languages. We’re actively working toward an equitable and inclusive environment for all team members, and seek candidates who will bring diverse perspectives and experiences to our organization. We recruit from organizations across all industries: our team has hailed from sectors including start-ups, government, consultancies, investment banks, and nonprofits.
Across our global offices, our culture is candid, analytical, non-hierarchical, and fast-paced. We value ability, adaptability, and willingness to learn. We offer competitive salary and benefits, as well as performance-based bonuses.
Reports to: Regional Director
Role Overview:
You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the GiveDirectly DRC country office. Your role will involve building the processes, team, and partnerships that both enable the achievement of short-term goals (i.e. annual KPIs) and create the conditions for long-term growth. You will be able to draw on resources from the partnerships, data & tech, finance and operations verticals, but will ultimately be accountable to both recipients and donors for delivering a gold-standard product.
Responsibilities:
Program Management
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Ensure operational excellence across
all programs
Backstop, manage, and guide an
operations team in overcoming challenges, staying on schedule, and
delivering quality results
Be accountable for annual KPIs
associated with recipients paid, recipient experience, and
operational efficiency
Partnership Development
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Own revenue targets: drive
fundraising opportunities, build and manage high quality
relationships with donors
Identify strategic partnership
opportunities and build a robust pipeline of projects to enable
growth
Design ambitious work-plans and
accompanying budgets
Internal Audit
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Collaborate and coordinate with
GiveDirectly’s Recipient Advocacy team to prevent misconduct,
including designing appropriate controls
If necessary, provide leadership and
oversight of investigations of alleged misconduct, ensuring best in
class safeguarding and zero tolerance of fraud
Relationship Management
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Work with national and local
government officials to secure permissions for maintenance and
expansion of programs
Communicate about GD to donors,
media, and other partners
Team Management
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Motivate and coach a large team,
including direct management of the country management team
Build capacity of managers at all
levels by ensuring that they have clearly defined metrics for
success and regular feedback on progress
Promulgate practices and norms that
animate GD’s core values
Take reasonable steps to ensure the
safety and security of the GD team
Identify key areas in need of hiring
/ redundancy planning and buffering to reduce the impact of
unanticipated operational roadblocks
Strategic Planning
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Lead strategic planning for
GiveDirectly in DRC
Set and manage towards country goals,
that create a roadmap for our success in DRC
Required Skills and Experiences
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5-10 years of experience in a similar
role or function (e.g. program management, new business
development, country management)
Team management experience, including
hiring and building teams
Experience in partnerships and
business development. Strong relationship management abilities
Exceptional communications skills:
written and verbal, including with senior audiences
Strong project management skills
A high degree of autonomy and
resilience. Enthusiasm for fast-paced environments, which may lack
pre-defined playbook for success and involve significant “learning
by doing"
Analytical problem solver: you look
at problems with an analytical and iterative mindset, with a strong
framework for prioritization. You can run robust analyses to inform
management and programming decisions.
Experience working in Francophone
Africa
Fluent in English and French
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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.
Desired Skills and Experiences
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Understanding of the DRC context
strongly preferred
Experience working in conflict
settings
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:
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A positive and supportive team with
opportunities for advancement
A demonstrated commitment to helping
all staff develop and grow
A competitive salary
A monthly benefits allowance that
covers Health, Dental, and Vision monthly premiums
Unlimited PTO (that we encourage
staff to take!)
Desk allowance and flexible work
location
**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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