What You’ll Do: Government Relations and Policy Engagement - Manage defined government relationships and support the Country Director in strengthening GiveDirectly’s position as a trusted partner. Secure required approvals to support program expansion and ensure compliance with national and local regulations. Serve as the primary liaison between government partners and GiveDirectly, ensuring timely, accurate two-way communication. Track and analyse relevant national policy developments. Fundraising, Policy influencing, and Partnerships management - Support development and execution of a country-level path to scale for GiveDirectly’s prioritized project models. Contribute to the development and management of the country fundraising pipeline. Build and manage partnerships with NGOs and UN agencies. External Representation and Media Relations - Develop clear, consistent messaging for government, donor, and media audiences. Build relationships with key national and local media. Serve as the main point of contact between country teams and the global communications team. Team Leadership and Development - Manage the Content Associate Field Manager. Provide effective coaching and management support. What You’ll Bring: 4-6 years of experience in the development sector. Demonstrated expertise in areas such as social protection, climate resilience, graduation approaches, emergency response, refugee programming and/or maternal and child health. Experience in resource mobilization and representing organizations with national and international stakeholders. Exceptional communication, organizational, and analytical skills, with professional fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili.
