What You\u2019ll Do<\/p>\n
Government Relations and Policy Engagement<\/p>\n
\tManage defined government relationships and support the Country Director in strengthening GiveDirectly\u2019s position as a trusted partner.
\n\tSecure required approvals to support program expansion and ensure compliance with national and local regulations.
\n\tServe as the primary liaison between government partners and GiveDirectly, ensuring timely, accurate two-way communication, including regular reporting and escalation of risks or policy changes.
\n\tSupport field teams to operate in line with government guidance and protocols, proactively identifying and addressing areas of misalignment or emerging risk.
\n\tTrack and analyse relevant national policy developments, and support strategic engagement led by the Country Director – in particular in relation to social protection, climate resilience, graduation approaches, emergency response, refugee programming and maternal & child health.<\/p>\n
Fundraising, Policy influencing, and Partnerships management<\/p>\n
\tSupport the Country Director to analyze and keep track of key policy developments at national Government level, and to actively engage upstream to influence these.
\n\tSupport development and execution of a country-level path to scale for GiveDirectly\u2019s prioritized project models in-country.
\n\tWith the support of the Partnerships Director – Policy, develop contextualized policy influencing goals to drive this path to scale by influencing Government and in-country funding opportunities.
\n\tContribute to the development and management of the country fundraising pipeline and track performance against ambitious fundraising goals.
\n\tBuild and manage partnerships with NGOs and UN agencies to expand opportunities for collaborative, cash-based programming, including in climate resilience, graduation, and maternal and child health.
\n\tContribute ideas and research to identify innovative fundraising opportunities (e.g., blended finance, conservation finance, insurance) aligned with GiveDirectly\u2019s project models.
\n\tDevelop high-quality, brand-aligned materials for engagement with the government and funders, including one-pagers, proposals, pitch decks, and FAQs – in collaboration with the Fundraising and Communications teams.<\/p>\n
External Representation and Media Relations\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tDevelop clear, consistent messaging and talking points for government, donor, and media audiences, including on sensitive or high-risk issues.
\n\tBuild relationships with key national and local media, bloggers, and influencers to advance GiveDirectly\u2019s policy and influencing priorities, with the support of the global Communications team.
\n\tIdentify compelling stories from across programs and translate them into effective media pitches and communications products.
\n\tServe as the main point of contact between country teams and the global communications team, coordinating proactive outreach and incident response as needed.
\n\tMonitor traditional and social media to manage reputational risk, working closely with programs, audit, and leadership teams to address emerging issues.
\n\tSupport international and national media engagement to highlight the impacts of cash transfers, including on climate resilience, graduation pathways, and mother and child outcomes.<\/p>\n
Team Leadership and Development<\/p>\n
\tTeam Oversight: Manage the Content Associate Field Manager to amplify recipient voices and produce relevant evidence of cash impact.
\n\tProvide effective coaching and management support to the\u00a0 Content Associate Field Manager to strengthen processes, grow the team\u2019s skills, and drive continuous improvement.\u00a0
\n\tInclusive Culture: Cultivate a collaborative and inclusive work environment, setting clear goals and expectations, while fostering open communication and constructive feedback across teams.<\/p>\n
What You\u2019ll Bring<\/p>\n
\tA strong ownership mindset, with the initiative to identify challenges and drive solutions independently in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
\n\t4-6 years of experience in the development sector, supported by a Bachelor\u2019s or Master\u2019s degree in a relevant field.
\n\tDemonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: social protection, climate resilience, graduation approaches, emergency response, refugee programming and\/or maternal and child health.
\n\tExperience contributing to policy engagement or government partnerships.
\n\tExperience in resource mobilization, including successful engagement with major donors such as the World Bank and FCDO.
\n\tExperience representing organizations with national and international stakeholders, including government, donors, and media.
\n\tExceptional communication, organizational, and analytical skills, with professional fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili.
\n\tThe ability to work with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating effectively across teams and providing informal leadership as needed.<\/p>\n
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