Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 03, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

About GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly (GD) aims to reshape international giving – and millions of lives – by providing cash grants directly to the poorest people in the world. The Brookings Institution estimates that $100B of cash transfers would be required to eliminate the poverty gap; the aid sector currently spends $135B each year, much of it on evidence-free interventions. GiveDirectly wants to change that, establishing cash transfers as a benchmark for foreign aid – as the index fund is a benchmark for the financial industry – and in the process accelerating the end of extreme poverty.

GD has raised over $800M since launching in 2011, delivered cash to more than 1 million people, and launched offices in 11 countries across North America, Africa, and the Middle East. We’ve also supported 19 large-scale, experimental research projects that indicate strong recipient impact of our programs – including the largest universal basic income experiment in history. We use concrete evidence to inform the design of our programs: from research results published in leading journals, to in-depth qualitative work. As a result, GD has been celebrated as one of the most innovative non-profit companies by Fast Company, while the growing cash transfer movement (and GD’s leading role within it) have been featured in the New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Foreign Affairs, and The Economist.

We’re looking for exceptional talent to grow our collaborative, diverse team. Joining GiveDirectly provides the opportunity to work alongside individuals who come from 21 different countries and speak 69 different languages. We’re actively working toward an equitable and inclusive environment for all team members, and seek candidates who will bring diverse perspectives and experiences to our organization. We recruit from organizations across all industries: our team has hailed from sectors including start-ups, government, consultancies, investment banks, and nonprofits.

Across our global offices, our culture is candid, analytical, non-hierarchical, and fast-paced. We value ability, adaptability, and willingness to learn. We offer competitive salary and benefits, as well as performance-based bonuses.

For interns based in Kenya, we provide a monthly stipend of KES 20,000. For those based in other countries in East Africa, we will adjust this to the local market.



About this role
Location: Remote, but interns must be based in Kenya, Rwanda or Uganda.

Deadline: We will accept applications until March 12, 2023
Reports to: Creative Content Manager

Responsibilities:
1. The intern will support quality checking and editing of stories/content shared across the org on the story portal, GD Lives, videos & stock images.
2. Editing and drafting quality stories from the portal, GD Lives, & 'slack channels'.
3. Pitching stories and desk research on information to strengthen said stories.
4. Quality check + system monitoring and building for story portal, GDlives, video stories, stock images, etc.
5. Work collaboratively with other members of the content team and other departments in the designing and development of quality stories.

Timeframe: May-August. Minimum 8 weeks.
Hours: approximately 10-15 per week
Education Requirement: Undergrad student
Skills Requirement: Editorial experience, extremely strong written communication, project management

In addition to the specific skills required for each role, we’re looking for candidates who bring 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.



Why choose an internship at GiveDirectly?
At GiveDirectly, we work to ensure that you have everything you need to excel in your role and on your team, including:
1. A positive and supportive team who likes to have fun
2. A demonstrated commitment to helping interns develop and grow
3. Flexible work location
4. Read more about our ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts here and about our decision to move our central support teams to remote first here.

5. Read more about our ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts here and about our decision to move our central support teams to remote first here.


About the hiring process
Format: The hiring process follows the same general outline for all open roles:
First interview (30 mins)
Take home skills assignment (~2 hours)
Second interview (1 hour)*
Third interview (1 hour)*
Final interview (1 hour)
Reference checks (30 mins each)


Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

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