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Global Recruitment Coordinator

KenyaKenya·Nairobimid
Recruitment CoordinatorRecruitment & Talent Acquisition
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Must be able to travel ~1-2 times per year to one of our countries of operation for team retreats or field visits The Recruitment Coordinator will: Find top talent : Proactively source, attract,

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GiveDirectly has delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty across 15 countries since 2011. We believe cash transfers are one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid, with the research to back it up. Our work has been covered by The Economist, NPR, TED, and The Washington Post. We are one of Time100’s Most Influential Companies of 2026. 

Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We support high ownership and real professional growth. Curious about what it's really like to work here? Read our values and hear from the people who do. If they resonate, this could be a great fit!

About the Role

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GiveDirectly is hiring two exceptional Coordinators to join our growing People Team. If you’re passionate about building world-class employee experiences and want to be part of a mission-driven organization that cares for its people, this is the role for you.

As a Coordinator, you’ll play a critical role in enabling our People function to scale its impact. Whether you're supporting the end-to-end hiring process, or ensuring smooth and consistent People Operations for our global team, your work will directly contribute to making GiveDirectly an outstanding place to work.

  • The Global Recruitment Coordinators will report to the Recruitment Manager

Requirements

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  • Exceptional 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. We have a strong preference for candidates based in our countries of operation. 
  • At least 3 years of direct recruitment experience, including meaningful exposure to sourcing and a genuine passion for candidate experience. 
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple processes and stakeholders simultaneously
  • Clear communication — both written and verbal — with internal teams and external stakeholders (e.g. candidates)
  • Comfort navigating ambiguity and adjusting to rapidly changing priorities
  • Customer service orientation and extremely high follow-through
  • Strong attention to detail and a systems-oriented mindset
  • Discretion in handling sensitive and confidential employee information
  • A process improvement mindset and a willingness to suggest and test new approaches

Language requirement

  • Candidates must be fluent in English
  • Strong preference for professional fluency in French

What We Offer

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At GiveDirectly, we strive to pay our employees generously and equitably. We use an accredited third party salary aggregator to calculate what we believe to be competitive pay based on role, location, and cost of living. We also have a no-negotiation policy to ensure we are paying staff equitably across roles. Read more about our compensation philosophy here.

Unless otherwise noted, the benefits stipend may be used to cover benefits or taken as additional taxable income.

  • Base Salary: $30,000
  • Bonus at Target Performance: 10% (~$3,000 with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization’s current performance multiplier, this amount would be $3,510)
  • Estimated Total Compensation at Target: $33,000

This role is fully remote, so if you are not based in Kenya, we will share an estimated salary benchmark for the country you are based in during the hiring process.

What We Offer

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A supportive team that works hard and cares hard
A robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country)
Flexible paid time off that staff is encouraged to take
Allowances for desk set-up and learning and development

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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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.**

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 careers@givedirectly.org 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!

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Nairobi, Kenya
On-site at the office
Who can apply
KE

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Posted
May 8, 2026
First seen
May 8, 2026
Last seen
May 8, 2026

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GiveDirectly is a nonprofit organization that facilitates unconditional cash transfers directly to people living in extreme poverty, utilizing technology to ensure efficiency and transparency.

Employees
750
Founded
2008
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