FIELD MANAGER – EXTERNAL RELATIONS

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OVERVIEWGiveDirectly has delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty across 15 countries since 2011. We believe cash transfers are one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid, with the research to back it up. Our work has been covered by The Economist, NPR, TED, and The Washington Post. We are one of Time100's Most Influential Companies of 2026. We're now preparing to deliver billions of dollars a year to people in extreme poverty, if funding allows.Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We support high ownership and real professional growth.The Field Manager – External Relations will support GiveDirectly's government and external relations strategy, primarily at the district and local level, acting as the organization's on-the-ground representative to district authorities, community structures, NGO partners and private sector actors. Working closely with the Senior Manager – External Relations, this role ensures that GiveDirectly's work is well understood and well received—translating national-level strategy into consistent, trusted relationships on the ground. The role also contributes to the organization's broader understanding of the local operating environment by conducting regular political, economic, and social analysis, including tracking national economic trends and situations that could affect programming.Reports to: Senior Manager – External RelationsLevel: Field ManagerTravel Requirement: Regular travel required to conduct field visits across various Districts in Malawi.Application Deadline: Friday, 16th October 2026POSITION: FIELD MANAGER – EXTERNAL RELATIONSJOB TYPE: Full TimeKEY REQUIREMENTSWhat you'll bring:Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly Values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates who have personal or professional experience in the low-income and/or historically marginalized communities that we serve.Bachelor Degree in a relevant field.Language Requirement: Professional fluency in English and Chichewa.Minimum of 3–4 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, government relations, or related partnership work, with a strong understanding of government protocols and diplomacy.Demonstrated skills in conducting independent research, synthesizing and managing data, and writing clear, structured reports.Strong judgement and the ability to take timely and appropriate action within complex situations.Ability to independently identify local-level risks (political, social, security-related, or reputational) that could affect programme delivery or GiveDirectly's standing in the district.Strong communication, facilitation, and documentation skills, including the ability to engage high-level Government and Non-Governmental stakeholders diplomatically and respectfully.Ability to work independently in field settings, manage competing priorities, guarantee reliability and good work ethic.WHAT YOU'LL DOBuild and maintain strong working relationships with district-level officials (e.g., District Commissioner's office, relevant line ministries/departments), community leaders, non-governmental organizations).Identify and create opportunities for partnership and collaboration with public and private actors across the district.Scope new operational locations through fieldwork, relationship-building, and data gathering, and lead district entry processes and ongoing liaison for programme rollout and operations.Gather, synthesize, and interpret large volumes of qualitative and quantitative data to produce clear, well-structured reports that inform organisations decision-making.Monitor the prevailing political, economic, and social environment with particular focus on tracking and interpreting economic trends, conditions, and shocks that could affect programme delivery.Produce periodic briefs on the emerging economic and political situation to support decision-making by the organisation.Support local awareness-raising activities, community meetings, and information sessions about GiveDirectly's programmes.Work closely with field operations teams and programmes to ensure external relations activities are aligned with programme timelines and realities on the ground.Represent GiveDirectly at relevant district-level forums, coordination meetings, and community events.HOW TO APPLYInterested and suitably qualified candidates should apply online through the following link:To apply for this job please visit https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/givedirectly/jobs/4740361005COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDINGAs a global organization working with communities to eliminate extreme poverty, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, and will systematically check