Humanitarian Manager(UK visa sponsorship available)

Job Description

About Give Directly

Give Directly (GD) transforms international giving by sending cash directly to people living in extreme poverty. Since 2011, we’ve raised over $1B and reached 1.5 million people across 15 countries, while also advancing pioneering research on the impact of cash transfers.

Our mission is bold: make cash transfers the benchmark for global aid – just as index funds transformed finance. Recognized by Fast Company as one of the most innovative non-profits, GD’s work has been featured in The New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Foreign Affairs, and The Economist.

We are a global, diverse team of 800+ staff working across 21 countries. Our culture is candid, analytical, fast-moving, and inclusive, grounded in our values of impact, transparency, and respect for the people we serve.

About the Role

Give Directly is expanding its humanitarian emergency response operations, aiming to deliver faster, larger-scale cash relief in the wake of crises.

As Humanitarian Manager, you will:

Design and deliver rapid-response cash programs in disaster and conflict contexts.

Manage day-to-day program operations, including staff coordination and field execution.

Lead feasibility and risk assessments for new responses.

Collaborate with partners, vendors, and donors to ensure smooth implementation.

Document insights from the field and contribute to fundraising efforts.

Represent GD in external forums such as humanitarian working groups.

You will report to the Senior Humanitarian Manager and work closely with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Program Design & Delivery

Plan and implement emergency cash programs, ensuring quality and timely execution.

Apply organizational playbooks to set up programs rapidly in new locations.

Conduct operational and risk assessments for crisis responses.

Track and report program data for accountability and learning.

Project & Team Management

Oversee daily operations during deployments, coordinating surge teams and local staff.

Mentor junior staff and support knowledge sharing.

Contribute to team strategy, impact tracking, and continuous improvement.

Strategic & External Engagement

Support donor reporting and fundraising materials by translating field insights into compelling content.

Represent GD with partners, donors, and in coordination platforms.

Lead or contribute to special projects that strengthen GD’s global response capacity.

Qualifications

Strong alignment with Give Directly’s values and demonstrated skills in: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and inclusivity.

3–5+ years of experience in humanitarian, emergency response, program management, or related fields.

Proven ability to design systems, solve problems analytically, and work effectively in fast-changing environments.

Strong project management skills: managing multiple priorities, ensuring quality, and delivering under pressure.

Solid technical ability, including data analysis and comfort with platforms like Salesforce, CommCare, Jira, or similar.

Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience engaging diverse stakeholders.

Ability to deploy on short notice and travel frequently (50–60%, including to insecure locations).

Preferred:

Fluency in an additional language (French, Portuguese, Arabic, etc.).

Experience with humanitarian cash transfer programming.

Background in partnerships, fundraising, or donor relations.

Compensation & Benefits

Give Directly benchmarks compensation at the 75th percentile of peer organizations and has a no-negotiation policy to ensure equity.

UK base salary: £61,200

US base salary: $94,700

Kenya base salary: $61,900

Equivalent benchmarks provided for other countries.

Benefits include:

Competitive salary with performance bonus.

Health benefits (varies by location).

Flexible paid time off.

Allowances for home office setup and professional development.

A supportive and growth-oriented team culture.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunity

Give Directly is committed to safeguarding recipients and staff. All hires undergo background checks and reference screening under the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. GD maintains zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and applicants from all backgrounds are welcome.

To apply, please submit your application by 10 October 2025 (priority deadline).