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Technical Program Manager, Emergency Cash

GiveDirectly
Location
Remote
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Emergency Cash
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of professional experience in relevant fields such as technical program management, product management, or emergency response
  • Experience managing timelines, operational risk, stakeholders, and complex deliverables across multiple workstreams
  • Proven ability to operate in fast-paced and ambiguous settings
  • Experience owning technical decisions without predefined playbooks
  • Working proficiency with a programming or statistical language (e.g. Python, R, Matlab, Java, Apex)
  • High attention to detail and strong analytical instincts
Nice to have
  • Experience working with relational databases (e.g. SQL)
  • Experience with data visualization
  • Experience working in humanitarian or emergency response contexts
  • Familiarity with humanitarian coordination systems and donor expectations
What the job really is

As a Technical Program Manager for the Emergency Cash team at GiveDirectly, you will manage the technology used for rapid cash assistance during crises. Your responsibilities include translating emergency needs into technical requirements, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring systems are reliable and ready for deployment. You will also focus on improving technical readiness and managing risks associated with emergency responses.

Benefits
  • Base salary and performance-based bonus
  • Annual benefits stipend
  • Fully remote work environment
  • Up to 20% international travel for emergency deployments
Things to weigh
  • Role requires overlapping with East Africa timezone by at least 3 hours
  • Surge capacity may be needed during activations, which could involve working across multiple time zones
  • No salary listed for non-US, UK, or Kenya locations; salary benchmarks will be shared during hiring process
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