GiveDirectly

GiveDirectly

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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 $200m since launching in 2011, delivered cash to more than 125,000 families, and launched offices in 7 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.

Stats we are proud of

  • 1m+

    Recipients who have received an unconditional cash transfer

  • 10

    Country offices with more launching in the coming years

  • 69

    Languages spoken by our diverse team

  • $700m

    Raised for people living in poverty

Behind the scenes

What the team says

Star
9.5 / 10*
Conversations
95 verified employee reviews

Best for...
(as reviewed by current employees)

  • 📣 Mission & Purpose
    77
  • 👭 Inclusivity
    40
  • 📖 Opportunities to learn
    35
  • ⛑ Employee wellbeing
    25
  • 👻 Transparency
    25
  • 👩‍👧‍👧 Team members
    24
  • 🥰 Employee recognition
    23
  • 🏖 Flexibility
    14
  • 💵 Pay
    11
  • 😎 Autonomy
    11
  • ❤️ Benefits
    8
  • 🤩 Flat hierarchy
    5
  • Other
    1

* Employees annoymously reviewed this organisation as part of our Escape 100: Top Organisations to escape to campaign.

  • Employee

    Employee

    Mar 2022


    Overall

    Incredibly ambitious organization, with the most inspiring and impressive group of people you'll ever get the chance to work with. Also happens to be a super fun place to work, with a mission that's hard to beat. The flexibility offered by the remote-first policy is also a wonderful perk. All in all, very grateful that I get to work here.
  • Employee

    Employee

    Feb 2022


    Overall

    GiveDirectly is a great place to work - everyone is smart, passionate, supportive, and thoughtful. I'm motivated by the mission, by the way the team works so collaboratively, and by the culture of always striving to improve the way we operate.
  • FM

    Favour Mbega

    Feb 2022

    👻 Transparency
    Every coin spent is accounted for and the information is shared both internally and externally.
    Also, recipient stories are shared raw, no editing is done to showcase the true nature of things.

    ⛑ Employee wellbeing
    No other organization I have worked for cares so much about employees as Give directly. Our opinions are heard

    📣 Mission & Purpose
    Our vision and purpose is clearly demonstrated. Through it, we have touched 1 million + lives.

    Overall

    In terms of employee well being, this organization ranks high. It values our opinions and grievances are always addressed in good time.

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