About GiveDirectly
What if the most effective way to fight poverty was also the simplest: give people money and trust them to decide what they need?
Since 2011, GiveDirectly has proven that idea at scale. We’ve delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty and crisis across 15 countries, and rigorous research shows the results: healthier kids, stronger businesses, sturdier homes, and more resilient families and local economies. Cash is now widely recognized as one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid.
Our ambition goes beyond our own programs. We want cash to become the benchmark for aid, much as the index fund became the benchmark for investing, so that every aid dollar is held to one question: is this doing more good than giving the money directly to people living in poverty?
We’re growing fast, and this is a rare and important moment to join.
We expect to hit $1B in revenue in 2026 with significant growth forecast for 2027. At the same time we are building a new technology stack and operating model designed for a roughly 10x change in scale, and we are actively pursuing partnerships with major funders to move even more money in bigger ways, to people who need it. We are known for our extensive integration of technology into field processes; our quantitative approach to performance measurement; and our commitment to rigorous, independent, experimental evaluation of our impact, with multiple Randomized Control Trials completed and others in progress.
How we work
Our team spans 20+ countries and 69 languages. Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We expect high ownership and give people real responsibility early. Our values are central to how we hire, work, and grow, and they are deliberately opinionated:
- Recipients first. Recipients’ preferences come before those of donors or ourselves.
- Team next. We optimize for organizational success, not individual success.
- Be proactively candid. We say what we believe and share information openly.
- Create positive energy. We aim to be a source of energy for colleagues, not a drain.
- Think rigorously; act quickly. We reason from first principles, then act rather than debate.
- Know yourself and grow. We own our imperfections and seek feedback to grow.
- Accept reality. Propose solutions. We focus on what can change and bring solutions, not just problems.
- Be productively ambitious. We take risks for step-change impact, not incremental progress.
If they describe how you like to work and they energize you, this could be a great fit.
Want to learn more? Read and listen:
We are one of Time100’s Most Influential Companies of 2026, and our work has been covered by The Economist, NPR, TED, and The Washington Post. We're now preparing to deliver billions of dollars a year to people in extreme poverty, if funding allows. Read our CEO's essay on what that will take.
Overview:
An Office Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to ensure the efficient operation of the office. This role involves a variety of tasks, including managing correspondence, maintaining files, scheduling appointments, and supporting staff with general office duties.
Key Responsibilities
Office & Administration Support
- Ensure the office is clean, well-organized, and fully functional
- In charge of office security, custodian of office keys
- Provide support in organizing company events and activities
- Provide Quality Customer Service to staff and walk-in guests
- Support with the coordination of travel logistics for staff and other guests as instructed by the Office & Procurement Manager e.g. booking of flights, taxis, and hotels for staff accommodation
- Managing Courier Services - sending and receiving mail and parcels
- Regular monitoring of relevant supplies to ensure no stockout.
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned by management
- Ensures that all incidents are reported
Petty Cash Management
- Daily update of the petty cash tracker, receipts filed, both in soft and hard copies
- Ensuring that office expenses are within budget
- Ensure all spending is within the organization's policies
- Ensuring there is no discrepancy between the cash at hand and the records
- Weekly submission of spent petty cash
- Timely request for petty cash replenishment
Procurement
- Support local procurement in coordination with the OPM
- Support with the sourcing of potential service providers as needed
- Support the timely submission of vendor invoices and vendor payments as needed
Inventory management
- Ensure asset trackers are up to date, and all assets are tagged and accounted for
- Conduct monthly assets verification through physical stock count
- Timely reporting of loss or damage of any of Give Directly’s property
- Support the issuance, replacement, and clearance of field/office equipment to staff
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum of a Diploma in Business Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in office management in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.
- Deep familiarity with Kitui County
- High integrity, empathy, and alignment with GiveDirectly’s values.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate high standards of integrity, including a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, a strong follow-through mindset, and a team-player mentality.
- Fluency in Kamba is required.
Working at GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Commitment to Safeguarding
As 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 with previous employers about any abuse or misconduct related matters involving potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.
These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we work with, and prevent abuse to our recipients and staff.
**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect people and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance when it comes to preventing, reporting, or responding to any form of abuse or exploitation.” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**
Reasonable Accommodations
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the role, please email us at [email protected] with the email subject “Accommodation Needed”. We will work with you to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to support your needs.
Want to put your best foot forward on your GiveDirectly application? Take a look at our Candidate Application Prep Guide!
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Skills Required
- Minimum diploma in Business Management or a related field
- Minimum one year of office management experience in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Deep familiarity with Kitui County
- High integrity, empathy, and alignment with GiveDirectly values
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong work ethic, positive attitude, follow-through, and teamwork
- Fluency in Kamba
What We Do
GiveDirectly (GD) aims to reshape international giving – and millions of lives – by allowing donors to provide cash grants directly to the world’s poorest. We believe in elevating recipient choice and committing to transparency around metrics and evidence, taking rigorous, impact-driven approach to accelerating the end of extreme poverty.
Why Work With Us
We are a values-driven, multinational team committed to empowering those living in poverty. $70B in cash transfers would be required to eliminate the poverty gap; the aid sector currently spends $135B each year, much of which is allocated to evidence-free interventions. GiveDirectly wants to change that and accelerate the end of extreme poverty.
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