US Program Director, Emergency Cash

As a Program Director leading U.S. Emergency Cash responses, you will expand our emergency responses capabilities, partnerships, and ambition. This role drives program implementation and in-the-moment partnerships for fast, dignified disaster responses (like our Los Angeles Wildfires and federal pause responses).

GiveDirectly's emergency responses are technology-enabled, with in-house and partnership tools like remote damage assessments, preemptive aid to support before a disaster strikes and satellite targeting. You'll bring a product & technology-driven approach to scale build and scale these systems responsibly.

You will oversee improving and scaling up GiveDirectly's ability to immediately respond to major disasters in the United States by leading key operational and technical improvements, pursuing and closing new partnerships, and managing and growing a team of dedicated and surge staff.

Other responsibilities include new business development and wider U.S. portfolio responsibilities, like supporting staffing and budgeting exercises and maintaining close collaboration with GiveDirectly's global emergency response teams.

You are highly organized, have an excellent command of implementation and technical tools, and are able to spot and close promising opportunities at the speed at which disasters strike.

In 2025, we delivered more than $20M in cash transfers across four disaster events and expect to grow this number considerably in the coming years.

Reports to: U.S. Executive Director

Travel Requirement: Must be able to travel approximately 3-5 times per year for team retreats, convenings, or programs visits. While we have a remote-driven emergency response model, disaster deployments on short notice are possible depending on situational needs.

Responsibilities

The Program Director should: