Director, Emergency Response Delivery

Give Directly (GD) aims to reshape international giving – and millions of lives – by providing cash grants directly to the world’s poorest. The Brookings Institution estimates that $70B of cash transfers would be required to eliminate the poverty gap; the aid sector currently spends $135B each year, much of it on evidence‑free interventions. Give Directly wants to change that, establishing cash transfers as a benchmark for foreign aid – as the index fund is a benchmark for the financial industry – and in the process accelerating the end of extreme poverty.

GD has raised over $1B since launching in 2011, delivered cash to more than 1.5 million people in 15 different countries. We’ve also supported large‑scale, experimental research that indicates strong recipient impact of our programs. As a result, GD has been celebrated as one of the most innovative non‑profit companies by Fast Company, while the growing cash transfer movement (and GD’s leading role within it) have been featured in the New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Foreign Affairs, and The Economist.

Our culture is candid, analytical, agile, and non‑hierarchical. Our global team of ~150, and country operations teams of ~650, together come from 21 different countries speaking 69 different languages. From software engineers to seasoned humanitarian workers, former management consultants to public servants, researchers to field operations – it’s an incredible group of people.

We work hard to create an environment in which all our team members can thrive, succeed and grow. We support flexibility, take care of each other, have fun, and create professional growth opportunities.

Location:

This role is fully remote but must overlap with an East Africa timezone by at least 3 hours. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas in the U.S. or U.K. at this time.

About this role

The Director, Emergency Response Delivery will lead the delivery of Give Directly’s emergency response programming globally, ensuring we deliver rapid, dignified, and evidence‑based cash relief to people affected by crises. You’ll oversee end‑to‑end program delivery across diverse contexts — from conflict displacement to climate disasters — ensuring our systems and teams can scale quickly while upholding Give Directly’s core principles of transparency and respect.

You’ll partner closely with other directors and leads reporting to the Senior Product Director:
Emergency Response to design and operationalize the organization’s emergency response strategy, translating vision into action through world‑class execution, preparedness, and continuous improvement in the field.

This is a senior leadership role for someone who thrives in fast‑moving, complex settings and wants to help redefine how humanitarian aid is delivered.

Reports to
:
Senior Product Director, Emergency Response

Level
:
Director

Travel Requirement
:
Up to 60% international travel for emergency response, field visits and partner engagement.

Priority Final date to receive applications
:
December 3rd, 2025