Rwanda Field Manager

GiveDirectly is seeking a Field Manager to lead operational aspects of their cash transfer projects in Rwanda. This role focuses on enrollment targets, team development, and risk mitigation, with a strong emphasis on field-based leadership and scalable operations. The position requires regular travel or relocation and aligns with GiveDirectly’s mission of delivering cash transfers as a scalable aid solution. The company values analytical, non-hierarchical culture and professional growth opportunities.

What it offers

• Leadership in field operations, including setting and achieving quantifiable targets for household enrollment and operational efficiency.
• Ownership of continuous improvement in enrollment processes and recipient experience.
• People management with a focus on a performance-oriented culture, including team development and performance feedback.
• Regular travel or relocation to field locations.
• Opportunity to contribute to GiveDirectly’s impact in poverty alleviation through direct cash transfers.

Who can apply

Applicants should have relevant experience in field management, program coordination, or operational leadership, particularly in nonprofit, development, or aid sectors. Experience with data-driven decision-making, team supervision, and scalable project execution is essential. Relocation or travel readiness is mandatory.

What you'll do

• Manage ground operations, including setting and tracking enrollment targets.
• Improve enrollment processes and recipient experiences through continuous innovation.
• Oversee team performance, ensuring a culture of accountability and professional growth.
• Act as a key liaison between the Country Director and Program Director, providing operational updates.
• Mitigate risks and optimize operational efficiency in project delivery.

How to apply

• Submit a detailed application including a resume, cover letter, and any relevant portfolio or case studies demonstrating leadership in field operations.
• Provide specific examples of how you have set and achieved targets, managed teams, and improved processes in similar roles.

Good to know

• This role requires strong analytical and organizational skills, as well as a commitment to GiveDirectly’s mission. The position is based in Rwanda with regular travel or relocation to field sites.
• GiveDirectly’s culture emphasizes candid communication, high ownership, and professional growth in a non-hierarchical environment.