Description
GiveDirectly is hiring a Rwanda External Relations Senior Manager based in Rwanda. GiveDirectly is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Manager (SM) to lead government relations, strategic partnerships, public engagement, and resource mobilization efforts for its Rwanda Country Office. This role is critical to advancing GiveDirectly’s mission of delivering unconditional cash transfers by fostering trust, collaboration, and alignment with public and private stakeholders, while securing the financial and institutional… The SM will serve as a key external ambassador for GiveDirectly, building and maintaining high-level relationships with government agencies, civil society, media, and both domestic and international donors. Reporting directly to the Country Director, the SM will play a central role in shaping the organization’s external positioning, driving resource mobilization, managing risk, and identifying strategic growth opportunities through… Main responsibilities: • Government & Stakeholder Engagement • Initiate and strengthen relationships with senior government stakeholders to explore funding or partnership opportunities. • Build and maintain allies and champions within public institutions for GiveDirectly’s mission. • Engage relevant government agencies on GiveDirectly’s projects, approach, and impact, including securing local government approvals where necessary. • Track the status and strength of relationships with key stakeholders, designing and implementing strategies to improve engagement. • Represent GiveDirectly at national events, forums, and high-level or high-risk meetings. • Ensure compliance with all government directives, regulations, and protocols.
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.
Requirements
Bachelors or Masters Degree in a relevant field At least 5 years of relevant experience in managing government relations, partnership development, or public affairs—preferably in an NGO or international development context. Detailed understanding and demonstrated… Demonstrated experience in project management, including planning, coordination, and execution of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives reliably. Proven ability to identify, develop, and manage strategic partnership pipelines, including demonstrated experience in resource mobilization. Experience with key donors such as US Government, FCDO, and large private… Strong understanding of government operations and the ability to navigate complex bureaucratic environments. Ability to identify and analyze trends, risks, and opportunities in the policy and regulatory environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including preparation of presentations and formal correspondence. Able to coordinate and update cross-cultural teams distributed across many time zones Demonstrated success in a high-performance work environment Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; working knowledge of French is an asset. Exceptional communication (written and verbal)
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