Job Description: Director
Can business be a force for good? Can the private sector ignite the spirit of service in society? Can a business have outstanding success from a financial perspective by dedicating time, talent and financial resources to a social cause?
If you believe that the answer to these questions is yes, then this interests you.
Virtuous Circle is looking for a Director to join our Chicago-based team, to work directly with our CEO.
Virtuous Circle is a young company - launching operationally in January 2020 - that builds on the synergy of its multifaceted team of business, CSR and nonprofit leaders and founders. We bring our experience together to build Signature Social Impact Programs that generate meaningful social impact and grow the business of our client companies. We believe that a virtuous circle can be designed and built between meaningful service and business growth, and that purpose in business is increasing rapidly in importance, especially to younger generations.
We know that individuals have causes that speak to them - causes that they want to align with. We also believe that a business can have a cause that is naturally aligned with the business’ core focus. A Signature Social Impact Program harnesses that cause and that passion, allowing the team to use their skills, their work and their talent to tackle a pressing social issue together with their employer. We have seen how this can lead to exponential growth on the social impact end, while also renewing employee passion, strengthening teams, developing leadership skills and increasing consumer confidence on the business end.
The day-to-day responsibilities as Director will be:
Engaging directly with companies and private equity firms to creatively construct company-specific Signature Social Impact Programs naturally aligned with their core business
Assessing stakeholder interests and research of aligned causes
Engaging company volunteer ‘champions’ to inspire a business-wide movement
Company specific analysis of the benefits and risks of different delivery models (partnership, collaboration, etc.) and financial management models (corporate foundations, third party nonprofits, etc.)
Active involvement in all stages of the engagement, from executive engagement through ideation, design, construction, launch and management of the Signature Social Impact Program
Working with client companies to integrate and align their Signature Social Impact Program and to allow for organic growth throughout business workstreams
We are looking for someone who is:
Passionate - for meaningful service and social impact. Someone who wants to inspire a movement for meaningful service in the world
Creative - can locate and cultivate the space of complementarity between business goals and social impact, designing new Signature Social Impact Programs from scratch across all industry sectors
Inspiring - can show people and businesses that the skills that they use every day can be leveraged for tremendous good, motivating them to get on board
Motivated and wants to learn as we build this company and this engine for social impact together with our business, CSR and nonprofit leaders
Open to new ideas as we challenge the worlds of business and social impact to come together for mutual benefit
Required skills and education:
University degree (preferably MBA)
Minimum five years working in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility
Experience in impact measurement
Proficiency in Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Virtuous Circle is a small team and the company is in early stages but growing fast, with exceptional business and nonprofit experience contributed by its founding members. Energetic, passionate, joyful and professional engagement is expected as we begin to harness the power and efficiency of business as well as the passion and urgency of social causes. Managing multiple company engagements across diverse industry sectors requires flexibility, focus and a nimble, creative mind. Must be a team player with a passion for starting something new with a team of professionals accustomed to the efficiency of the big leagues in business and the passion and rewards of results-based, innovative social impact.
To apply please send your CV and a short cover letter to stefan@virtuouscircle.com .
PLEASE NOTE we can only consider applications from candidates who hold the right to work in the USA.
Oct 29, 2019
Mid-Career (3-8 years)
Job Description: Director
Can business be a force for good? Can the private sector ignite the spirit of service in society? Can a business have outstanding success from a financial perspective by dedicating time, talent and financial resources to a social cause?
If you believe that the answer to these questions is yes, then this interests you.
Virtuous Circle is looking for a Director to join our Chicago-based team, to work directly with our CEO.
Virtuous Circle is a young company - launching operationally in January 2020 - that builds on the synergy of its multifaceted team of business, CSR and nonprofit leaders and founders. We bring our experience together to build Signature Social Impact Programs that generate meaningful social impact and grow the business of our client companies. We believe that a virtuous circle can be designed and built between meaningful service and business growth, and that purpose in business is increasing rapidly in importance, especially to younger generations.
We know that individuals have causes that speak to them - causes that they want to align with. We also believe that a business can have a cause that is naturally aligned with the business’ core focus. A Signature Social Impact Program harnesses that cause and that passion, allowing the team to use their skills, their work and their talent to tackle a pressing social issue together with their employer. We have seen how this can lead to exponential growth on the social impact end, while also renewing employee passion, strengthening teams, developing leadership skills and increasing consumer confidence on the business end.
The day-to-day responsibilities as Director will be:
Engaging directly with companies and private equity firms to creatively construct company-specific Signature Social Impact Programs naturally aligned with their core business
Assessing stakeholder interests and research of aligned causes
Engaging company volunteer ‘champions’ to inspire a business-wide movement
Company specific analysis of the benefits and risks of different delivery models (partnership, collaboration, etc.) and financial management models (corporate foundations, third party nonprofits, etc.)
Active involvement in all stages of the engagement, from executive engagement through ideation, design, construction, launch and management of the Signature Social Impact Program
Working with client companies to integrate and align their Signature Social Impact Program and to allow for organic growth throughout business workstreams
We are looking for someone who is:
Passionate - for meaningful service and social impact. Someone who wants to inspire a movement for meaningful service in the world
Creative - can locate and cultivate the space of complementarity between business goals and social impact, designing new Signature Social Impact Programs from scratch across all industry sectors
Inspiring - can show people and businesses that the skills that they use every day can be leveraged for tremendous good, motivating them to get on board
Motivated and wants to learn as we build this company and this engine for social impact together with our business, CSR and nonprofit leaders
Open to new ideas as we challenge the worlds of business and social impact to come together for mutual benefit
Required skills and education:
University degree (preferably MBA)
Minimum five years working in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility
Experience in impact measurement
Proficiency in Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Virtuous Circle is a small team and the company is in early stages but growing fast, with exceptional business and nonprofit experience contributed by its founding members. Energetic, passionate, joyful and professional engagement is expected as we begin to harness the power and efficiency of business as well as the passion and urgency of social causes. Managing multiple company engagements across diverse industry sectors requires flexibility, focus and a nimble, creative mind. Must be a team player with a passion for starting something new with a team of professionals accustomed to the efficiency of the big leagues in business and the passion and rewards of results-based, innovative social impact.
To apply please send your CV and a short cover letter to stefan@virtuouscircle.com .
PLEASE NOTE we can only consider applications from candidates who hold the right to work in the USA.
BBMG seeks a seasoned strategist to join our New York-based team. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to lead and manage cross-disciplinary teams to deliver key insights and big ideas solving for a client’s strategic challenges. The Senior strategist is an expert at managing a client through change and/or implementing bold new ideas.
Successful senior strategists have a clear and demonstrable track record implementing successful brand innovation initiatives and/or integrated marketing campaigns. A senior colleague will continuously elevate BBMG’s strategic process; bring inspiration to the workflow and mentor junior colleagues. Tracks and shares relevant market trends and contributes to BBMG’s thought leadership and marketing initiatives. Senior strategists also lead organic growth on existing accounts and provide strategic perspective on pitches and proposals.
Primary Role & Responsibilities:
Strategy Development and Oversight • Manage relationships with client stakeholders and lead clear definition of client challenge. • Lead branding, innovation, marketing and communications strategies based on insightful analysis and innovative ideas. • Embody and elevate BBMG process and protocols. • Oversee and assist in research steps as appropriate. • Create and pitch ideas for all levels of campaign development and implementation. • Provide strategic management and oversight to a dedicated interdisciplinary engagement team that will collaborate on all projects (designers and strategists). • Sell in a big idea, ensuring strategic alignment or coaching through change management. • Provide strategic direction to support creative concepting and design. • Generate written content for a variety of marketing formats (client memos, proposals, branding and strategy documents, collateral, talking points, etc.). • Manage, teach and mentor BBMG team members. • Bring innovation, creativity and inspiration into all engagements.
Relationship Management • Manage team and workflow to deliver work on time and within budget. • Identify key engagement touch points for principal and/or director involvement. • Confirm smart timelines and milestones across multiple projects; make recommendations for adjustments based on capacity, cost and client needs. • Oversee outside partners and vendors.
Business Development • Cultivate new business relationships and strategically grow existing accounts. • Support new business pitches and proposals. • Own strategic relationships with external partners supporting research and strategy development.
Qualifications
• 5-7+ years of direct brand brand strategy and/or innovation and strategic communications experience. For instance, the successful candidate may have experience as a… – Senior Planner in an advertising agency – Senior Consultant in an innovation agency / consultancy – Senior Strategist in a branding agency / consultancy • Experience working in a consultancy environment, delighting clients and managing significant integrated strategy and/or innovation engagements. • Experience in the application and expression of brand strategies (e.g., naming, corporate identity, packaging, retail, cause marketing, etc.). • Experience in qualitative and quantitative research design and execution. • The ability to distill client needs and research findings into actionable brand strategy. • Sharp attention to detail. • Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills. • Superior organizational, communication and analytical skills are a must. • A desire to work in a growing values-driven organization. • Experience coaching and mentoring junior staff.
Benefits
BBMG provides full health care and dental coverage as well as a competitive salary, individual performance bonus, agency bonus, pre-tax spending accounts and matching 401(k) based on experience and ability to meet above criteria.
All inquiries will be kept confidential.
Please email cover letter and resume to careers@bbmg.com. Please include “Senior Strategist” in the subject line. No phone calls please, thanks for understanding.
Nov 12, 2019
Mid-Career (3-8 years)
BBMG seeks a seasoned strategist to join our New York-based team. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to lead and manage cross-disciplinary teams to deliver key insights and big ideas solving for a client’s strategic challenges. The Senior strategist is an expert at managing a client through change and/or implementing bold new ideas.
Successful senior strategists have a clear and demonstrable track record implementing successful brand innovation initiatives and/or integrated marketing campaigns. A senior colleague will continuously elevate BBMG’s strategic process; bring inspiration to the workflow and mentor junior colleagues. Tracks and shares relevant market trends and contributes to BBMG’s thought leadership and marketing initiatives. Senior strategists also lead organic growth on existing accounts and provide strategic perspective on pitches and proposals.
Primary Role & Responsibilities:
Strategy Development and Oversight • Manage relationships with client stakeholders and lead clear definition of client challenge. • Lead branding, innovation, marketing and communications strategies based on insightful analysis and innovative ideas. • Embody and elevate BBMG process and protocols. • Oversee and assist in research steps as appropriate. • Create and pitch ideas for all levels of campaign development and implementation. • Provide strategic management and oversight to a dedicated interdisciplinary engagement team that will collaborate on all projects (designers and strategists). • Sell in a big idea, ensuring strategic alignment or coaching through change management. • Provide strategic direction to support creative concepting and design. • Generate written content for a variety of marketing formats (client memos, proposals, branding and strategy documents, collateral, talking points, etc.). • Manage, teach and mentor BBMG team members. • Bring innovation, creativity and inspiration into all engagements.
Relationship Management • Manage team and workflow to deliver work on time and within budget. • Identify key engagement touch points for principal and/or director involvement. • Confirm smart timelines and milestones across multiple projects; make recommendations for adjustments based on capacity, cost and client needs. • Oversee outside partners and vendors.
Business Development • Cultivate new business relationships and strategically grow existing accounts. • Support new business pitches and proposals. • Own strategic relationships with external partners supporting research and strategy development.
Qualifications
• 5-7+ years of direct brand brand strategy and/or innovation and strategic communications experience. For instance, the successful candidate may have experience as a… – Senior Planner in an advertising agency – Senior Consultant in an innovation agency / consultancy – Senior Strategist in a branding agency / consultancy • Experience working in a consultancy environment, delighting clients and managing significant integrated strategy and/or innovation engagements. • Experience in the application and expression of brand strategies (e.g., naming, corporate identity, packaging, retail, cause marketing, etc.). • Experience in qualitative and quantitative research design and execution. • The ability to distill client needs and research findings into actionable brand strategy. • Sharp attention to detail. • Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills. • Superior organizational, communication and analytical skills are a must. • A desire to work in a growing values-driven organization. • Experience coaching and mentoring junior staff.
Benefits
BBMG provides full health care and dental coverage as well as a competitive salary, individual performance bonus, agency bonus, pre-tax spending accounts and matching 401(k) based on experience and ability to meet above criteria.
All inquiries will be kept confidential.
Please email cover letter and resume to careers@bbmg.com. Please include “Senior Strategist” in the subject line. No phone calls please, thanks for understanding.
&Wider – We help companies in different sectors to monitor and improve the working conditions in their global supply chains. Using our cloud platform, we call workers on their mobile phones to ask them about their working conditions. Our results offer our clients clarity and confidence about working conditions in their supply chain. After all, with a clear picture, our clients know where workers’ lives need improvement and are better able to direct resources to support the greatest impact. Key Duties Together with the Impact Scaling team, you will divide your time between monitoring the news, approaching new potential clients, keeping our databases updated and overseeing the onboarding process of new clients:
Monitoring the news regarding working conditions and human rights, making sure we respond actively to things happening in our field.
Preparing for and attending industry events (mostly events focused on sustainability/sustainable sourcing).
Initiating conversations going with brands/retailers/suppliers
Scheduling appointments for potential clients with Scaling Impact team members.
Maintaining databases throughout all the steps of the sales funnel and subsequently conducting analysis to inform strategic decisions on this with other team members.
Overseeing and supporting the onboarding process of clients.
Pulling together relevant case studies based on our data/conversations and supporting content development related to the blog and social media.
Key Requirements We are a small team delivering high quality work quickly. As we are working in a sensitive sector, the margins for error are small and building trust with our clients and partners is essential. Also, as we are a fast-growing organization, flexibility and proactiveness are key (e.g. helping to build better processes and systems on the go). Other requirements include:
A university degree (minimum undergraduate degree).
1+ years of working/internship experience, preferably in a client-facing role requiring communication skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Writing is a big plus!
You are flexible, autonomous, a self-starter, love to be challenged and learn, have the ability to work under pressure and have quick switching abilities.
Strong attention to detail (e.g. required for keeping our databases updated).
Our working environment Within &Wider, we all have a passion for workers’ rights. Our work directly drives social impact. We strongly believe that work should be fun as well as meaningful. We are a diverse team and highly value an inclusive working environment. We are a dynamic, fun, collaborative and supportive team that enjoys working together. Besides a team in Cape Town, we also have a team in Amsterdam and a team member in Chile.
Join us to gain unbeatable work experience and enjoy the rewards of growing &Wider and its impact!
Position details
Full-time
Start date: January 2020
Closing date: 1 December 2019
The location is flexible. Preferably either Amsterdam or the US
Please send an email with your CV and motivation letter to meike@andwider.com in case you are interested.
Nov 06, 2019
Early Career (0-3 years)
&Wider – We help companies in different sectors to monitor and improve the working conditions in their global supply chains. Using our cloud platform, we call workers on their mobile phones to ask them about their working conditions. Our results offer our clients clarity and confidence about working conditions in their supply chain. After all, with a clear picture, our clients know where workers’ lives need improvement and are better able to direct resources to support the greatest impact. Key Duties Together with the Impact Scaling team, you will divide your time between monitoring the news, approaching new potential clients, keeping our databases updated and overseeing the onboarding process of new clients:
Monitoring the news regarding working conditions and human rights, making sure we respond actively to things happening in our field.
Preparing for and attending industry events (mostly events focused on sustainability/sustainable sourcing).
Initiating conversations going with brands/retailers/suppliers
Scheduling appointments for potential clients with Scaling Impact team members.
Maintaining databases throughout all the steps of the sales funnel and subsequently conducting analysis to inform strategic decisions on this with other team members.
Overseeing and supporting the onboarding process of clients.
Pulling together relevant case studies based on our data/conversations and supporting content development related to the blog and social media.
Key Requirements We are a small team delivering high quality work quickly. As we are working in a sensitive sector, the margins for error are small and building trust with our clients and partners is essential. Also, as we are a fast-growing organization, flexibility and proactiveness are key (e.g. helping to build better processes and systems on the go). Other requirements include:
A university degree (minimum undergraduate degree).
1+ years of working/internship experience, preferably in a client-facing role requiring communication skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Writing is a big plus!
You are flexible, autonomous, a self-starter, love to be challenged and learn, have the ability to work under pressure and have quick switching abilities.
Strong attention to detail (e.g. required for keeping our databases updated).
Our working environment Within &Wider, we all have a passion for workers’ rights. Our work directly drives social impact. We strongly believe that work should be fun as well as meaningful. We are a diverse team and highly value an inclusive working environment. We are a dynamic, fun, collaborative and supportive team that enjoys working together. Besides a team in Cape Town, we also have a team in Amsterdam and a team member in Chile.
Join us to gain unbeatable work experience and enjoy the rewards of growing &Wider and its impact!
Position details
Full-time
Start date: January 2020
Closing date: 1 December 2019
The location is flexible. Preferably either Amsterdam or the US
Please send an email with your CV and motivation letter to meike@andwider.com in case you are interested.
&Wider was founded in 2014 and uses a cloud platform to monitor working conditions along supply chains for big brands, suppliers and auditors. Our results offer our clients clarity and confidence about working conditions in their supply chains. With a clear picture of working conditions through our data, our clients know where workers’ lives need improvement and are better able to manage the stability of supply and reputational, legal and ethical risks.
We are looking for an intern who is passionate about making a positive impact. The key responsibilities will consist of continuing the research regarding making our internal processes more efficient. Furthermore, you will work on mapping the landscape we are active in and doing research for sector events. In case you are interested in content creation/design, there is also room to bring some fresh and innovative ideas and assisting to manage and grow our social media presence, writing up some fresh new content to be featured on our various social media platforms, our blog and our new website. Key Requirements We are a small team delivering high quality work quickly. As we are a fast-growing organization, flexibility and proactiveness are key.
Further requirements include:
Currently pursuing or having completed a bachelor’s degree.
A strong interest in human rights and/or ethical trade.
Research experience; designing and delivering independent research on a meaningful topic, whether it be study-related or for a previous job position.
An ability to communicate complex ideas and systems using simple language.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Experience using tools for project management and MS office applications
You are flexible, autonomous, and a self-starter, who loves to be challenged and learn, can work under pressure, have quick switching abilities and strong attention to detail.
Big plus if you love writing and/or are social media savvy.
Our working environment Within &Wider, we all have a passion for workers’ rights. Our work directly drives social impact. We strongly believe that work should be fun as well as meaningful. We are a diverse team and highly value an inclusive working environment. We are a dynamic, fun, collaborative and supportive team that enjoys working together. Besides a team in Cape Town, we also have a team in Amsterdam and a team member in Chile.
Join us to gain unbeatable experience and enjoy the rewards of growing &Wider and its impact!
Position details
Three, four or five days a week
3-6 months
Start date: January 2020
Closing date: 1 December 2019
Amsterdam city center
Please send an email with your CV and motivation letter to meike@andwider.com in case you are interested.
Nov 06, 2019
Internship
&Wider was founded in 2014 and uses a cloud platform to monitor working conditions along supply chains for big brands, suppliers and auditors. Our results offer our clients clarity and confidence about working conditions in their supply chains. With a clear picture of working conditions through our data, our clients know where workers’ lives need improvement and are better able to manage the stability of supply and reputational, legal and ethical risks.
We are looking for an intern who is passionate about making a positive impact. The key responsibilities will consist of continuing the research regarding making our internal processes more efficient. Furthermore, you will work on mapping the landscape we are active in and doing research for sector events. In case you are interested in content creation/design, there is also room to bring some fresh and innovative ideas and assisting to manage and grow our social media presence, writing up some fresh new content to be featured on our various social media platforms, our blog and our new website. Key Requirements We are a small team delivering high quality work quickly. As we are a fast-growing organization, flexibility and proactiveness are key.
Further requirements include:
Currently pursuing or having completed a bachelor’s degree.
A strong interest in human rights and/or ethical trade.
Research experience; designing and delivering independent research on a meaningful topic, whether it be study-related or for a previous job position.
An ability to communicate complex ideas and systems using simple language.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Experience using tools for project management and MS office applications
You are flexible, autonomous, and a self-starter, who loves to be challenged and learn, can work under pressure, have quick switching abilities and strong attention to detail.
Big plus if you love writing and/or are social media savvy.
Our working environment Within &Wider, we all have a passion for workers’ rights. Our work directly drives social impact. We strongly believe that work should be fun as well as meaningful. We are a diverse team and highly value an inclusive working environment. We are a dynamic, fun, collaborative and supportive team that enjoys working together. Besides a team in Cape Town, we also have a team in Amsterdam and a team member in Chile.
Join us to gain unbeatable experience and enjoy the rewards of growing &Wider and its impact!
Position details
Three, four or five days a week
3-6 months
Start date: January 2020
Closing date: 1 December 2019
Amsterdam city center
Please send an email with your CV and motivation letter to meike@andwider.com in case you are interested.
As the Coordinator, you will:
Communications: Manage CEO calendar, inbox and to-do list to ensure effective and efficient use of time.
Project Management: Support the project management team with coordination of deliverables to ensure timely delivery of client engagements.
Research: Prepare the team for client and business development meetings with briefs on individuals, organizations and industry trends.
Process Building: Iterate, improve and collaborate on building processes that drive efficiencies.
Nov 06, 2019
Early Career (0-3 years)
As the Coordinator, you will:
Communications: Manage CEO calendar, inbox and to-do list to ensure effective and efficient use of time.
Project Management: Support the project management team with coordination of deliverables to ensure timely delivery of client engagements.
Research: Prepare the team for client and business development meetings with briefs on individuals, organizations and industry trends.
Process Building: Iterate, improve and collaborate on building processes that drive efficiencies.
WHAT YOU'LL DO We are seeking a strong candidate to fill a Knowledge Analyst role within the Social Impact (SI) Practice supporting BCG’s SI work around the globe focusing on development including but not limited to topics such as global health, health systems, nutrition and food safety, water and sanitation, poverty and economic development, education, etc. As a Knowledge Analyst, you will support our consulting teams, using an extensive collection of internal and external information resources to gather, filter, synthesize, package and deliver insights and so-what. You will also contribute to BCG's IP development, partner with case teams to identify and address critical knowledge and expertise needs, support proposal writing and business development efforts, and support practice leadership on other efforts designed to grow the practice both internally and externally (e.g., marketing and communications, cadre/people side)…
Nov 06, 2019
Early Career (0-3 years)
WHAT YOU'LL DO We are seeking a strong candidate to fill a Knowledge Analyst role within the Social Impact (SI) Practice supporting BCG’s SI work around the globe focusing on development including but not limited to topics such as global health, health systems, nutrition and food safety, water and sanitation, poverty and economic development, education, etc. As a Knowledge Analyst, you will support our consulting teams, using an extensive collection of internal and external information resources to gather, filter, synthesize, package and deliver insights and so-what. You will also contribute to BCG's IP development, partner with case teams to identify and address critical knowledge and expertise needs, support proposal writing and business development efforts, and support practice leadership on other efforts designed to grow the practice both internally and externally (e.g., marketing and communications, cadre/people side)…
Overview:
In the last several years, GiveDirectly’s East Africa portfolio (Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya) has grown significantly in scale and complexity. As Regional Director, you will manage three Country Directors and lead the charge on priority-setting, execution, and performance tracking. Our teams have launched the largest experimental evaluation of a basic income program to date; enrolled refugee households across multiple settlements in Uganda and Rwanda to receive lump-sum cash transfers; and partnered with the Kampala City Council and UNICEF to deliver money directly to school-age girls.
In 2020, we are expanding upon this track record to pursue meaningful growth on two core dimensions: (1) building operational capabilities that will advance the frontier of cash delivery (e.g. piloting a no boots on the ground model using cell phone data algorithms to target recipients) (2) driving local (in-country) fundraising, including defining and rigorously testing hypotheses on how GD can partner with institutional donors. In the latter capacity, you’ll work closely with our fundraising team in New York and London to identify and test new tactics.
Responsibilities:
Grow revenue for country offices by identifying strategic partnership opportunities, advancing in-country pipeline, and amplifying GD brand with media/donors/peer organizations
Drive vision for future, step change improvements to cash delivery (i.e. in partnership with country offices, set the roadmap for what projects will unlock new lines of business and push the sector forward on cash learning & implementation)
Hire exceptional senior leadership & work with country directors to both grow talent internally and reward strong performers
Ensure teams hit a bar of operational excellence such that both recipients and donors have a differentiated experience with GiveDirectly (best-in-class customer service, unique anti-fraud protocol, robust metrics & reporting)
Qualifications:
A track record of building relationships with institutional donors, coaching teams on partnerships management, and/or advancing sales pipelines
A passion for managing exceptional teams at scale, including entrenching company values across distributed teams, creating opportunities for meaningful professional development, and hiring world-class talent
Experience with high-quality project management in competitive environments, including scenarios that lack off-the-shelf playbooks
Strong alignment with GD values
Oct 27, 2019
Experienced (8+ years)
Overview:
In the last several years, GiveDirectly’s East Africa portfolio (Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya) has grown significantly in scale and complexity. As Regional Director, you will manage three Country Directors and lead the charge on priority-setting, execution, and performance tracking. Our teams have launched the largest experimental evaluation of a basic income program to date; enrolled refugee households across multiple settlements in Uganda and Rwanda to receive lump-sum cash transfers; and partnered with the Kampala City Council and UNICEF to deliver money directly to school-age girls.
In 2020, we are expanding upon this track record to pursue meaningful growth on two core dimensions: (1) building operational capabilities that will advance the frontier of cash delivery (e.g. piloting a no boots on the ground model using cell phone data algorithms to target recipients) (2) driving local (in-country) fundraising, including defining and rigorously testing hypotheses on how GD can partner with institutional donors. In the latter capacity, you’ll work closely with our fundraising team in New York and London to identify and test new tactics.
Responsibilities:
Grow revenue for country offices by identifying strategic partnership opportunities, advancing in-country pipeline, and amplifying GD brand with media/donors/peer organizations
Drive vision for future, step change improvements to cash delivery (i.e. in partnership with country offices, set the roadmap for what projects will unlock new lines of business and push the sector forward on cash learning & implementation)
Hire exceptional senior leadership & work with country directors to both grow talent internally and reward strong performers
Ensure teams hit a bar of operational excellence such that both recipients and donors have a differentiated experience with GiveDirectly (best-in-class customer service, unique anti-fraud protocol, robust metrics & reporting)
Qualifications:
A track record of building relationships with institutional donors, coaching teams on partnerships management, and/or advancing sales pipelines
A passion for managing exceptional teams at scale, including entrenching company values across distributed teams, creating opportunities for meaningful professional development, and hiring world-class talent
Experience with high-quality project management in competitive environments, including scenarios that lack off-the-shelf playbooks
Strong alignment with GD values
