Cause Prioritization Lead
Quick answer
GiveWell is hiring a remote Senior Cause Prioritization Lead with a salary range of $280,000 - $308,000 to own and improve their cause prioritization process, develop a portfolio of early-stage grants, and rapidly respond to promising new opportunities.
- Role
- Cause Prioritization Lead
- Organization
- GiveWell
- Location
- Primarily remote within the U.S. and abroad
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $280,000 - $308,000
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
GiveWell is seeking a Cause Prioritization Lead to own and improve their cause prioritization process, develop a portfolio of early-stage grants across emerging cause areas, and rapidly respond to promising new opportunities that are unusual for GiveWell.
What you'll do
- Improving the cause prioritization process
- Overseeing a portfolio of grant investigations and grant management
- Communicating externally about their work and building a network of people across implementers, funders, and academia
- Managing a sub-team within the New Areas team
- Directly investigating more complicated grantmaking opportunities
- Building a research agenda including identifying ways to learn about key uncertainties through initial grants
What it takes
- Quantitatively-oriented advanced degrees
- Substantial relevant experience using empirical tools to make rigorous, evidence-based decisions
- Curiosity and willingness to interrogate others' work
- Agility and ability to get up to speed quickly on new topics
- Strong strategic thinking and ability to develop and articulate a vision
- People management and ability to provide a supportive environment while delivering constructive feedback
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Fully funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance, four weeks of paid time off per year, 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave, ergonomic home workstations or coworking space memberships, automatic contribution into 403(b) retirement plan
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is primarily remote within the U.S. and abroad.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $280,000 - $308,000, based on location.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include quantitatively-oriented advanced degrees, substantial relevant experience using empirical tools, curiosity, agility, strong strategic thinking, and people management skills.
How or by when should I apply?
Applications should be submitted by September 30th, 2023.
How to apply
Apply directly on GiveWell's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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