GiveWell is a research organization that identifies and funds cost-effective giving opportunities, focusing on global health and well-being. Our work is funded by tens of thousands of donors who rely on our research to inform their giving. We’ve grown from directing $1.5 million in 2010 to directing more than $400 million in 2025.
The role
Our research team is seeking Project Managers who will provide critical support to the team to maximize the impact of a program portfolio of life-saving and poverty-alleviating programs. This is primarily a project management role, providing key support to GiveWell researchers during their research and grant investigations.
Responsibilities include:
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Project management of research and grantmaking plans. Project Managers are project management experts who manage the execution of research and grantmaking workflows.Project Managers make sure that a high volume of complex projects stay on track, our systems and tools are maintained and improved, and timelines are met. They bring excellent judgment for when to follow established processes and when to adapt them to their work. This could include:
- Keeping team trackers up to date and understanding how projects fit into broader team goals.
- Managing project timelines and deadlines, flagging risks and adjusting timelines as needed based on competing team priorities.
- Creating investigation templates and other tools to aid the research team in following consistent, high standards.
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Effective communication and coordination with internal and external contacts. Project Managers must clearly and effectively communicate with project contributors, internal teams, and external stakeholders about the projects they are managing. They will regularly interact with external stakeholders, including grantees, with progressively more autonomy in those interactions. Project Managers facilitate smooth information flow and collaboration, including ensuring all parties have the information needed to do their jobs well. This could include:
- Writing and sending messages to grantees and other external contacts to request information, explain our process, or request feedback.
- Generating call agendas and tracking and communicating clear follow-up steps.
- Communicating the status of research projects to internal teams and ensuring smooth handoffs on fundraising and funding logistics.
- Noticing unusual situations and flagging them to stakeholders early.
- Maintaining high attention to detail and accuracy.