Technical Program Manager, Emergency Cash
GiveDirectly
About this role
The Technical Program Manager, Emergency Cash supports GiveDirectly’s Emergency Cash team to ensure technology platforms are prepared to enable rapid, reliable cash assistance during crises. The role sits at the intersection of technology and humanitarian response, emphasizing global readiness, cross-team coordination, and continuous improvement of systems and protocols. It is a remote, manager-level position that requires overlap with East Africa timezones and periodic international travel.
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About GiveDirectly
givedirectly.orgGiveDirectly is a nonprofit that enables donors to send unconditional cash transfers directly to people living in poverty. It delivers payments (often via mobile money and bank transfers) and runs programs in multiple countries, guided by rigorous evidence, randomized evaluations, and values of efficiency, transparency, and respect. Donors choose GiveDirectly for its low-friction, evidence-driven approach to poverty alleviation and open reporting on impact and finances.
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About GiveDirectly
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$62k – $99k
per year