Field Manager - External Relations

GiveDirectly is seeking a Field Manager – External Relations based in Zomba, Malawi, to strengthen the organization’s relationships with district authorities, community structures, NGOs, and private sector actors. This role involves translating national-level strategies into local engagement, conducting political and economic analyses, and ensuring alignment with GiveDirectly’s mission of delivering cash transfers to those in poverty. The position requires deep local knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to build strategic partnerships while working in a non-hierarchical, growth-oriented culture.

The job involves significant travel within Malawi, with a focus on building trust and understanding GiveDirectly’s work at the district level. The role is ideal for someone with experience in international development, government relations, or similar fields who thrives in an autonomous, analytical, and collaborative environment.