Company Overview
Givedirectly is a pioneering nonprofit organization specializing in direct cash transfers to individuals living in extreme poverty. Operating primarily in East Africa, including Kenya and Uganda, the organization utilizes mobile payment technology to provide unconditional, no-strings-attached financial aid, aiming to empower recipients to address their own needs and improve long-term economic outcomes.
History & Milestones
Founded in 2009 by Paul Niehaus, Michael Faye, Rohit Wanchoo, and Jeremy Shapiro, Givedirectly emerged from research demonstrating the effectiveness of unconditional cash transfers. Initially piloting in rural Kenya, the organization quickly scaled and now delivers transfers to thousands of households. In 2016, it launched a major study in Uganda to measure long-term impacts, solidifying its evidence-based approach to poverty alleviation.
Hiring Trends & Demand
Givedirectly has been expanding its East African operations, with increasing demand for field operations managers, monitoring and evaluation specialists, data analysts, and technology-focused roles to support mobile payment and cash transfer systems.
Active Vacancies (1)
Country Director, Uganda
Kampala, UgandaCompetitive
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