or apply directly on GiveWell's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days GiveWell's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of GiveWell's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at GiveWell
- high 21 stale, 0 reposted of 21 open
- Hiring momentum
- 25 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from GiveWell's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for GiveWell.
About this role
As a Senior Program Officer at GiveWell, you will lead grantmaking efforts by managing a significant portfolio, setting strategies, and selecting impactful funding opportunities. Your role involves rigorous analysis of empirical evidence, cost-effectiveness modeling, and building strong relationships with grantees and stakeholders. You will also mentor team members and collaborate closely with Senior Researchers to inform funding decisions.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of GiveWell as an employer.
What you need
- 5-10 years of professional experience in similar or closely-related roles
- Experience using empirical tools for evidence-based decision making
- Strong track record in funding, building, or scaling programs or initiatives
- Experience with quantitative analysis and cost-effectiveness modeling
- Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
- Experience in global health or development fields
- Experience reviewing randomized controlled trials and impact evaluations
- Experience working with governments or multilateral organizations
- Experience gathering first-hand data for program design
- Experience managing various grant types including advocacy initiatives
What you get
- Fully funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance for you and dependents
- Four weeks of paid time off per year
- 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Ergonomic home workstations or coworking space memberships
- Automatic contribution equal to 5% of gross salary into 403(b) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- Remote work is limited to specific countries (US, UK, Canada, Switzerland, Germany)
- Visa sponsorship is only available for roles in the US and is assessed on a case-by-case basis
- The role requires occasional international travel for site visits and conferences
- No application deadline is currently set, but applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
Summarised from GiveWell's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by GiveWell on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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