Head of Strategic Partnerships & Influence

GiveDirectly is looking for a Head of Strategic Partnerships & Influence. This role will build the profile and credibility of direct cash transfers with tech, finance, and thought leader communities. You will lead a small team within the marketing department, working with thought leaders, public intellectuals, and influencers to create a coordinated force for promoting effective poverty alleviation. The position combines relationship management across the thought leader and creator landscape with creative campaign development.

• Own the strategy and measurement: Set the portfolio approach across surrogates, influencers, and brand partnerships – defining KPIs, tracking reach and donation attribution, and ensuring coherence with press and thought leadership,
• Build surrogate relationships: Identify, vet, and cultivate relationships with creators, public intellectuals, and thought leaders across GiveDirectly's cause areas at scale and with speed,
• Execute campaigns end-to-end: Design value-exchange deals, develop briefs, guide creators and partners on messaging, and own post-campaign analysis from first conversation to final report,
• Build brand and media partnerships: Develop relationships with companies to broker co-branded campaigns, product integrations, and editorial partnerships that reach high-value audiences,
• Manage and develop a team of two: Set clear priorities for a Manager and Associate, and actively coach for continual improvement

• 6+ years experience in media relations, brand partnerships, influencer marketing, talent management, or cause marketing with a track record of building programs, not just running campaigns,
• Deep fluency in the creator and public intellectual landscape (podcasters, Substackers, tech/finance/econ voices),
• Familiarity with leading writers, thinkers, and public intellectuals in finance, tech, economics, and international development,
• Comfort working with public intellectuals on big ideas and rigorous evidence,
• Creative partnership-driven marketing, brand, and event strategy skills,
• Exceptional relationship-building abilities; ability to connect with diverse audiences, particularly tech, finance, and research communities,
• High autonomy and strong project management; ability to move fast without dropping balls,
• Alignment with GiveDirectly's values and mission,
• Ability to overlap at least 2 hours with East Africa Time working hours some working days

To apply, please visit the GiveDirectly portal on the link below.