Senior Recruiter

GiveDirectly is a leading non-profit organization that has delivered over $1 billion in cash directly to people living in poverty. As we continue to scale our global impact, we are looking for a Senior Recruiter to join our People team and lead our most critical, senior-level searches across programs, technology, product, and fundraising.

Key responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruitment for Senior Manager and leadership roles, driving the process from launch to offer.
• Execute proactive sourcing strategies to build high-quality, diverse talent pipelines in competitive markets.
• Partner strategically with senior hiring managers to define search requirements, challenge assumptions, and maintain process quality.
• Manage the full candidate experience, ensuring timely communication, effective assessment, and successful closing.
• Contribute to team development by peer-coaching junior recruiters and refining our internal search practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting within tech-forward INGOs, mission-driven scale-ups, or startups.
• Proven track record of proactive sourcing for senior roles where talent is not easily identified.
• Experience recruiting across multiple functions, including technical, professional, and field leadership roles.
• Recent experience recruiting within sub-Saharan Africa with a deep understanding of regional talent markets.
• Strong data-driven approach to pipeline management and process hygiene.

What we offer

• The opportunity to contribute to a high-impact, mission-driven organization recognized as one of Time100’s Most Influential Companies.
• A fully remote work environment that supports professional growth and high ownership.
• Collaboration with a candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical team dedicated to global poverty alleviation.