or apply directly on GiveDirectly's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 23 days GiveDirectly's roles stay open a median of 26 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 4% of GiveDirectly's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at GiveDirectly
- moderate 8 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
- 2026-09-17
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
The Rwanda External Relations Senior Manager at GiveDirectly will lead government relations, strategic partnerships, public engagement, and resource mobilization efforts for the Rwanda Country Office. This role involves building relationships with government agencies, managing partnerships, and representing the organization at various events while ensuring compliance with local regulations. The Senior Manager will also coordinate internal teams and develop crisis management strategies, all aimed at advancing GiveDirectly’s mission of delivering cash transfers to those in need.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- 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 GiveDirectly as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in a relevant field
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in managing government relations, partnership development, or public affairs—preferably in an NGO or international development context
- Detailed understanding and demonstrated experience working with national level government officials in Rwanda
- Demonstrated experience in project management, including planning, coordination, and execution of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives reliably
- Proven ability to identify, develop, and manage strategic partnership pipelines, including demonstrated experience in resource mobilization
- Strong understanding of government operations and the ability to navigate complex bureaucratic environments
Nice to have
- Experience with key donors such as US Government, FCDO, and large private foundations is preferred
- Aptitude to learn various software tools that GiveDirectly uses, including Slack, Google Spreadsheets, Google Calendar, and Asana
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Role involves high-level stakeholder engagement which may require navigating complex bureaucratic environments
- Expectations for crisis management and public relations during high-risk events
- Fluency in English is mandatory, while French is a plus but not required
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Listed by GiveDirectly on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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