Research Director, Emergency Cash
GiveDirectlyRemoteGlobal health and wellbeingRecommended by an evaluator
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Why this is on the board
Wat werkt bij noodhulp in contant geld is nog grotendeels onbeantwoord terrein, en deze functie bepaalt welke vragen GiveDirectly onderzoekt en met welke methoden. De uitkomsten sturen niet alleen de eigen programma's in vijftien landen, maar worden ook gepubliceerd — andere hulporganisaties en donoren baseren hun keuzes mede op dit bewijs.
About the role
GiveDirectly 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.
Requirements
| Language | English is enough |
|---|---|
| Work authorisation | Unclear |
| Screening | Certificate of conduct or security screening required — Misconduct disclosure scheme checks and criminal background checks mentioned for roles working with vulnerable populations. |
| Where you work | Remote (Europe) · Remote |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated |
| Posted | 3 August 2026 |
| Closes | No closing date given |
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