date:
ASAP
Location: Country headquarters (Kigali)
Application link
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 tren
ds: 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 byInc., and one of GiveWell’s top-rated charities
for 4 years running.
the process of opening its Rwanda country office and seeks a dynamic team of
managers to help with the set-up of the country office and then to manage its
operations. The Human Resources Manager (“HRM”) will play a key role in
sourcing and managing talent within GiveDirectly’s growing field organization.
The HRM will build robust protocols to support rapid on-boarding of staff and
cost-effective monitoring of ongoing performance. The role will allow
GiveDirectly to meet ambitious growth targets by enabling commensurate
expansion of the team and accompanying HR systems / policies. The HRM position
will award exceptional communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a
deep interest in building and scaling GD’s organizational culture and values.
Description:
management
- Assist
with candidate screening, including resume reviews and coordination with
candidates - Assist
with on-boarding of new staff, including orientation on HR manual and
benefits / payroll set-up - Assist
with salary benchmarking exercises - Over
time, streamline recruitment processes and help to build relevant
candidate pipelines - Assist
with professional development training and planning
and record-keeping
- Facilitate
benefits provision and coordinate with insurance providers - Maintain
up-to-date personnel files - Oversee
leave management and staff timesheets - Answer
staff questions related to HR policy and assist with disciplinary actions
management / tracking
- Assist
in designing systems for regular performance tracking, including links to
payroll where appropriate - Provide
administrative support during review cycles, including scheduling and
updating system to reflect changes in title / compensation - Assist
Country Director to identify professional development opportunities /
initiatives for staff
culture building
- Take
the lead on implementing activities and events oriented around
team-building - Assist
in brainstorming initiatives to codify and promote GD’s culture and values
Qualifications:
- Strong
interest in and passion for personnel management and building a
best-in-class organization - Exceptional
organizational skills and attention to detail - Exceptional
communication skills, including ability to navigate challenging HR
situations that involve complex inter-personal dynamics - Capacity
for motivating and building consensus across a large team - Proficiency
with MS Excel and Word - Strong
ownership mind-set and ability to work in a self-directed manner - Fluent
English and Kinyarwanda
will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please apply here.
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