or apply directly on GiveDirectly's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 12 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
As the Senior Manager, Programs (DRC) at GiveDirectly, you will oversee the execution of cash transfer programs in the Democratic Republic of Congo, ensuring they are designed and delivered effectively. Your role involves strategic planning, risk management, and team leadership, while also collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance program performance and operational efficiency.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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
- Minimum 6 years of experience managing and implementing programs within international NGOs or a comparable operational environment
- Experience in team management, including recruitment, team building, and development
- Strong analytical thinking with a proven ability to use data to identify problems and improve programs
- Proven instinct for risk management and creative problem-solving in complex operational environments
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French
- Strong alignment with GiveDirectly's values
Nice to have
- Experience in cash or money transfer programming
- Work experience in the DRC or strong knowledge of the DRC context
- Experience using technology and digital tools to drive results and operational innovation
- Knowledge of Congolese Swahili and/or Lingala
What you get
- Base Salary: $94,500
- Bonus at Target Performance: 10% (~$9,450, with potential for upside)
- Estimated Total Compensation at Target: $103,950+
- Benefits stipend may be used to cover benefits or taken as additional taxable income
Worth weighing
- Role is onsite in Goma, DRC, which may require relocation for some candidates
- No salary negotiation policy in place, which may affect compensation discussions
- The position involves managing programs in a fragile, rapidly changing environment
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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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