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Safeguarding Programme Manager - Emergency Cash (EC)

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 $1B since launching in 2011 and delivered cash to more than 2 million people in 15 different 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.

Our culture is candid, analytical, agile, and non-hierarchical. Our global team of ~150, and country operations teams of ~650, span 21 different countries and 69 languages. From software engineers to seasoned humanitarian workers, management consultants to public servants, researchers to field operations -- it’s an incredible group of people.

Our values are central and deliberately opinionated. We genuinely center the people we serve in our decision-making, and strive to build an ambitious, dynamic and high-performing environment. We strongly encourage you to read through our values carefully, if they reflect how you like to work and energize you, this could be a great fit.

We work hard to create an environment in which all our team members can thrive, succeed, and grow. We support high ownership, flexibility, take care of each other, have fun, and create professional growth opportunities.

Priority application deadline: April 23, 2026 or until we've reached critical mass of applications

About this role

The Safeguarding Programme Manager - Emergency Cash (EC) has a leading role in GiveDirectly’s commitment to preventing abuse and ensuring appropriate and timely responses to safeguarding concerns within emergency and rapid response environments. The role strengthens safeguarding systems across the EC portfolio by advising on safe design and delivery, supervising teams through case handling and escalation, and guiding staff to achieve consistent safeguarding best practice in fast moving and high pressure contexts. Through proactive risk identification and close collaboration with EC, programme, research, internal audit, and people teams, this position ensures that safeguarding is integrated into all aspects of EC planning and operations. The role supports a humanitarian response model that remains safe, adaptive, and recipient centred, even at scale and speed.

Reports to: Director Safeguarding or Safeguarding Senior Manager

Level: Manager

Travel Requirement: Must be able to travel regularly to respond to emergency cash responses up to 30–40%, sometimes on short notice as well as attend other events including a team co-location.

What you’ll do:

Safeguarding leadership in EC responses (50%)

• Lead safeguarding design and implementation for EC activations from preparedness through to closure, ensuring safeguarding considerations are embedded in all stages of response.
• Conduct rapid safeguarding risk assessments for emergency contexts and ensure mitigation measures are incorporated into operational and programme plans.
• Deliver safeguarding induction and regular training for EC teams, surge staff, and implementing partners to promote safe behaviours and strengthen awareness of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Advise response leads on safeguarding risks and ensure incident management follows survivor centred and recipient first principles.
• Lead or support the management of safeguarding concerns during deployments in collaboration with Internal Audit and People teams, ensuring appropriate documentation, escalation, and follow up.
• Represent safeguarding in internal coordination structures and external or inter agency mechanisms when required to support safe and accountable response.

Systems strengthening and preparedness (25%)

• Develop and adapt safeguarding systems, tools, protocols, and procedures to ensure they are fit for purpose in high risk and fast moving emergency environments.
• Drive innovation in safeguarding reporting, feedback, and referral systems to improve safe access and responsiveness during rapid activations.
• Lead safeguarding after reviews or audits and ensure learning is integrated into global safeguarding practice and EC preparedness.
• Collaborate closely with Safeguarding, EC, Internal Audit, and other teams to align risk management systems and ensure minimum safeguarding standards are implemented consistently.
• Support prevention, awareness, and readiness efforts during non response periods through training, policy refinement, and the development of updated safeguarding guidance.

Collaboration and internal trust building (25%)

• Strengthen cross team communication and trust to ensure safeguarding is understood and experienced as an enabler of delivery during emergency response.
• Serve as a bridge between Safeguarding, EC, and operational teams, ensuring clear, timely, and reliable communication channels before, during, and after activations.
• Model GiveDirectly’s Team Next value by demonstrating transparency, shared ownership, and collaborative leadership across all response and preparedness activities.
• Mentor and strengthen the capacity of other safeguarding team members and contribute actively to the global safeguarding team’s continuous improvement and shared learning.

What you’ll bring:

• Exceptional alignment withand active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates who have personal or professional experience in the low-income and/or historically marginalized communities that we serve.GiveDirectly Values
• Language Requirement: Professional fluency in English. Highly Desirable: French, Swahili, Portuguese.
• Minimum of 5 years experience working in safeguarding, protection, or risk management roles within humanitarian or development settings.
• Demonstrated experience in emergency or rapid response operations, ideally across multiple countries and contexts.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and a can do attitude, with the capacity to adjust quickly to changing needs, short timelines, and evolving operational realities.
• Deep understanding of safeguarding standards, abuse prevention principles, and survivor centred case management in emergency and/or rapid responses.
• Strong analytical and decision making skills, with the ability to operate effectively in high pressure or crisis environments.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and work respectfully and effectively with diverse stakeholders in complex settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate safeguarding requirements clearly and confidently.

Compensation

At GiveDirectly, we strive to pay our employees generously and equitably. We use an accredited third party salary aggregator to calculate what we believe to be competitive pay based on role, location, and cost of living. We also have a no negotiation policy to ensure we are paying staff equitably across roles. Read more about our compensation philosophy  here.

Unless otherwise noted, the benefits stipend may be used to cover benefits or taken as additional taxable income.

United States

• Base Salary:$94,700
• Bonus at Target Performance:10% (~$9,470 with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization’s current performance multiplier, this amount would be $11,080)
• Estimated Total Compensation at Target: $104,170
• Annual Benefits Stipend:$21,393

UK

• Base Salary:£61,200
• Bonus at Target Performance:10% (~£6,120 with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization’s current performance multiplier, this amount would be £7,160)
• Estimated Total Compensation at Target: £67,320
• Annual Benefits Stipend:£2,760

Kenya

• Base Salary:$61,900
• Bonus at Target Performance:10% (~$6,190 with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization’s current performance multiplier, this amount would be $7,242)
• Estimated Total Compensation at Target: $68,090

This role is fully remote, so if you are not based in the US, UK or Kenya, we will share an estimated salary benchmark for the country you are based in during the hiring process.

Why work at GiveDirectly?

At GiveDirectly, we work to ensure that you have everything you need to excel in your role and on your team, including:

• A supportive team that works hard and cares hard
• A robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country)
• Flexible paid time off that staff is encouraged to take
• Allowances for desk set-up and learning and development

This role is fully remote, so if you are not based in the US, UK or Kenya, we will share an estimated salary benchmark for the country you are based in during the hiring process.

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Working at GiveDirectly

GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Commitment to Safeguarding

As a global organization working with communities to eliminate extreme poverty, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the  Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, and will systematically check with previous employers about any abuse or misconduct related matters involving potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.

These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we work with, and prevent abuse to our recipients and staff.

**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect people and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance when it comes to preventing, reporting, or responding to any form of abuse or exploitation.” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**

Reasonable Accommodations

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the role, please email us at careers@givedirectly.org with the email subject “Accommodation Needed”. We will work with you to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to support your needs.

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