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Chief of Staff, Emergency Cash (Senior Manager)

GiveDirectly · Remote

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
GiveDirectly's roles stay open a median of 62 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
4% of GiveDirectly's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at GiveDirectly
high
27 stale, 0 reposted of 28 open
Hiring momentum
52 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 GiveDirectly's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for GiveDirectly.

About this role

As the Chief of Staff for Emergency Cash at GiveDirectly, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the operational effectiveness of the Emergency Cash team. Your responsibilities will include managing performance systems, driving strategic planning, and developing key messaging to strengthen the team's public profile. You will also lead initiatives that improve decision-making and build relationships with stakeholders, all while working in a remote environment with a focus on high ownership and professional growth.

Our read on this posting2.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
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 GiveDirectly as an employer.

What you need

  • Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly's values and active demonstration of core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity.
  • 6+ years of experience in strategy, operations, management consulting, business operations, organizational effectiveness, product strategy, or a related field in a mission-driven or high-performance environment.
  • Demonstrated experience building systems, processes, and operating mechanisms that improve team performance, accountability, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Experience leading strategic planning, goal-setting, performance management, or business review processes.
  • Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to identify patterns, synthesize insights, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
  • Excellent project management skills and a track record of independently driving complex, cross-functional initiatives from inception through execution.

Nice to have

  • Experience conducting market analysis, audience segmentation, landscape assessments, or strategic research to inform organizational decision-making.
  • Experience creating executive communications, strategic collateral, presentations, or thought leadership materials.
  • Familiarity with AI tools and workflows, including experience identifying opportunities to improve productivity, knowledge management, or decision-making through technology.
  • Experience working in humanitarian response, international development, public sector, social impact, or adjacent sectors.
  • Experience supporting senior leadership teams, chief-of-staff functions, or cross-functional strategic initiatives.

What you get

  • A supportive team that works hard and cares hard
  • A robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country)
  • Flexible paid time off that staff is encouraged to take
  • Allowances for desk set-up and learning and development

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed for remote candidates outside the US, UK, or Kenya; salary will be benchmarked during the hiring process.
  • The role requires travel up to 40% of the time, including team retreats.
  • The position involves working in a fast-paced environment with a need to thrive in ambiguity.

Summarised from GiveDirectly's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by GiveDirectly on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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