Program Director, Uganda

GiveDirectly is seeking a Program Director to lead its Uganda operations, managing multi-million-dollar programs with a focus on cash transfers for poverty alleviation. This role involves hands-on program management, stakeholder coordination, and ensuring operational scalability while reporting to the Country Director. The position requires a strong track record in direct-delivery program leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to build high-performing teams in a non-hierarchical, analytical culture.

What it offers

• Leadership in a growing department: The Uganda Programs team is the largest in the country office, with significant budget responsibility. The role demands direct-delivery program leadership at scale, financial judgment, and stakeholder management across multiple levels.
• Impact-driven work: Aligned with GiveDirectly’s mission to deliver $1B+ in cash transfers to millions in poverty, with backing from global research and media coverage.
• Cultural fit: A candid, analytical, non-hierarchical environment with emphasis on professional growth and team accountability.

Who can apply

Applicants must be based in Kampala, Uganda, with demonstrated experience in direct-delivery program leadership at scale (not grant intermediation). Strong financial/risk judgment, stakeholder management, and a track record of building durable teams are required.

What you'll do

• Run multi-million-dollar programs while ensuring operational integrity and scalability.
• Diagnose bottlenecks in field operations and propose solutions.
• Manage budgets and financial variances, defending decisions with data.
• Serve as deputy to the Country Director, handling stakeholder management internally and externally.
• Represent the country office when the Country Director is unavailable.
• Travel ~1-2 times per year for team retreats or field visits.

How to apply

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Good to know

• Travel requirement: Must be able to travel ~1-2 times per year to other GiveDirectly countries.
• Reporting structure: Directly reports to the Country Director.
• Culture: Non-hierarchical, analytical, and values high ownership and professional growth.