Position
Type
Type
Full
Time
Time
Location
Kigali
Start
Date
Date
ASAP
Background
GiveDirectly
is driving a re-evaluation of the assumptions underlying international
philanthropy with a provocative model: we deliver donations directly to the
extreme poor and let them decide what to do with them. This approach builds on
two converging trends: the rapid spread of electronic last-mile payments
solutions in the emerging markets, and the large body of experimental evidence
showing that direct transfers are as or more cost-effective at reducing poverty
than more traditional, top-down approaches. GiveDirectly’s field operations
utilize state-of-the-art technology and business processes to deliver transfers
securely, efficiently, and transparently. Our unorthodox approach – allowing
the poor, and not the donor, to choose where they invest – has prompted debate
in the popular press and among policy makers. GiveDirectly has been featured on
NPR’s This American Life, and in Foreign Affairs, The Economist, and The New York Times. It was named one of the Top
10 Most Innovative Companies in Finance by FastCompany, one of the 25 Most Audacious
Companies by Inc., and one of GiveWell’s top-rated charities
for 4 years running.
is driving a re-evaluation of the assumptions underlying international
philanthropy with a provocative model: we deliver donations directly to the
extreme poor and let them decide what to do with them. This approach builds on
two converging trends: the rapid spread of electronic last-mile payments
solutions in the emerging markets, and the large body of experimental evidence
showing that direct transfers are as or more cost-effective at reducing poverty
than more traditional, top-down approaches. GiveDirectly’s field operations
utilize state-of-the-art technology and business processes to deliver transfers
securely, efficiently, and transparently. Our unorthodox approach – allowing
the poor, and not the donor, to choose where they invest – has prompted debate
in the popular press and among policy makers. GiveDirectly has been featured on
NPR’s This American Life, and in Foreign Affairs, The Economist, and The New York Times. It was named one of the Top
10 Most Innovative Companies in Finance by FastCompany, one of the 25 Most Audacious
Companies by Inc., and one of GiveWell’s top-rated charities
for 4 years running.
Overview
The
Analytics and Operations Manager (AOM) will work in a cross-cutting role to
advance both strategic projects and internal initiatives to improve
GiveDirectly’s gold-standard delivery model. The AOM will be based in Rwanda,
with the objective of providing leverage to the Country Director. The AOM will
focus on delivering research and analysis products to the field leadership
team. In this capacity, the AOM will work on projects that impact field
teams/operations. The AOM role will reward exceptional analytical/communication
skills and the ability to apply a highly self-directed approach within a
fast-paced, dynamic professional environment.
Analytics and Operations Manager (AOM) will work in a cross-cutting role to
advance both strategic projects and internal initiatives to improve
GiveDirectly’s gold-standard delivery model. The AOM will be based in Rwanda,
with the objective of providing leverage to the Country Director. The AOM will
focus on delivering research and analysis products to the field leadership
team. In this capacity, the AOM will work on projects that impact field
teams/operations. The AOM role will reward exceptional analytical/communication
skills and the ability to apply a highly self-directed approach within a
fast-paced, dynamic professional environment.
Responsibilities
- Driving
analysis projects aimed at improving speed, efficiency, and quality of
GD’s core delivery model (e.g. articulating options for field-staff
incentive structures, conducting cost-benefit analysis on components of
field enrolment model, etc.) - Conducting
research/recon activities to inform high-priority strategic initiatives
(e.g. assessing targeting options in a potential new market, researching
payment modalities in high-risk or extremely remote
settings, etc.)
Qualifications
- Degree
and experience in economics, mathematics, or statistics - Strong
excel skills - Fluency
with econometric software - Demonstrated
success in a high-performance work environment - Strong
interest in advancing the values and mission of GiveDirectly - Exceptional
communication, organizational, and analytical skills - Ability
to approach tasks with resourcefulness and to work in a highly
self-directed manner - Experience
and high comfort-level working in a developing country - Experience
working for start-ups preferred
The
deadline for submission of applications is Friday 29th April 2016. If
interested please send your CV to raissa.kalinganire@givedirectly.org.
deadline for submission of applications is Friday 29th April 2016. If
interested please send your CV to raissa.kalinganire@givedirectly.org.
