Compliance Intern
GiveDirectly
About GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly (GD) aims to reshape international giving – and millions of lives – by providing cash grants directly to the world’s poorest. The Brookings Institution estimates that $70B of cash transfers would be required to eliminate the poverty gap; the aid sector currently spends $135B each year, much of it on evidence-free interventions. GiveDirectly wants to change that, establishing cash transfers as a benchmark for foreign aid – as the index fund is a benchmark for the financial industry – and in the process accelerating the end of extreme poverty.
GD has raised over $1B since launching in 2011, delivered cash to more than 1.5 million people in 15 different countries. We’ve also supported large-scale, experimental research that indicates strong recipient impact of our programs. As a result, GD has been celebrated as one of the most innovative non-profit companies by Fast Company, while the growing cash transfer movement (and GD’s leading role within it) have been featured in the New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Foreign Affairs, and The Economist.
Our culture is candid, analytical, agile, and non-hierarchical. Our global team of ~150, and country operations teams of ~650, together come from 21 different countries speaking 69 different languages. Team members bring experiences from the private sector, NGOs and government. From software engineers to seasoned humanitarian workers, former management consultants to public servants, researchers to field operations -- it’s an incredible group of people.
Our values are central and deliberately opinionated. We genuinely center the people we serve in our decision making, and strive to build an ambitious, fast moving and high performing environment. We strongly encourage you to read through our values carefully, if they reflect how you like to work and energize you, this could be a great fit.
We work hard to create an environment in which all our team members can thrive, succeed and grow. We support flexibility, take care of each other, have fun, and create professional growth opportunities.
Intern pay will be hourly, and rate of pay will depend on level of education and experience. The salary for this internship is as follows for U.S.-based interns.
If not U.S.-based, there will be an adjustment to the hourly amount based on cost of living and local market rates of the country in which candidates are based:
- Undergraduate student: $19.00/hour
- Recent graduate: $22.00/hour
- Master’s degree student: $29.00/hour
About this role
Location: Location: Remote, but interns must be based in the US, Kenya, Liberia, Rwanda, Morocco, DRC, Uganda, Malawi, or Mozambique
Deadline: February 10th, 2024
Reports to: Director of Compliance and Grant Management
Responsibilities:
Content Organization and Optimization:
- Audit existing content on the current KM platform (e.g., Guru) and identify gaps or outdated materials.
- Collaborate with teams to build landing pages and organize materials for easy access.
- Use AI features, if available, to enhance searchability and tagging for KM tools.
- Research and recommend best practices in KM for org-wide adoption
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Support Compliance Manager on cross-functional work with teams (People, Compliance, Programs, IT) to understand and meet their KM needs.
- Coordinate feedback sessions to ensure content relevance and user-friendliness.
Content Development:
- Partner with team leads to create templates, guides, and FAQs for internal processes.
- Support knowledge sharing initiatives, such as developing training materials for platform usage.
Training and Adoption:
- Help design and conduct training sessions or workshops to encourage widespread use of the KM platform.
- Develop onboarding resources for new staff to familiarize them with KM tools and content.
Timeframe: 3 to 4 months
Hours: approximately 30-40 per week
Education Requirement:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Information Systems, Library and Information Science, Knowledge Management, Communications, or a related field.
- Coursework or experience in project management or organizational development is a plus.
Skills Requirement:
- Familiarity with knowledge management platforms (e.g., Guru, internal wikis, sharepoint, AI platform options etc) or a willingness to learn.
- Basic understanding of AI tools and features for content optimization is a bonus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and G-Suite.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Collaborative and proactive problem-solving approach.
Experience:
- Previous internships, projects, or coursework focused on KM, communications, or data organization are helpful.
- Interest in streamlining and improving knowledge sharing across teams.
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.
US applicants only: We invite you to "Know Your Rights" as an applicant.
Commitment to Safeguarding
As a global organization serving some of the world’s most vulnerable communities, 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 sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment issues relating to potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.
GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect children, vulnerable adults, and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH)” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.
These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we serve, and prevent harm to our recipients.
Interview Venue and Accessibility
We conduct interviews over Google Meet with camera on (unless communicated otherwise).
Closed captioning is available during all Google Meet interviews, and interviewers will also post interview questions in the chat box throughout the call. If you need assistance accessing either of these features, please let your interviewer know at the start of your interview!
We’re committed to running an inclusive and accessible application process for all of our open roles. If there are questions or concerns you have about the accessibility of our hiring process, we warmly invite you to reach out to careers@givedirectly.org. Please include the word "Accessibility" in the email title.
Want to put your best foot forward on your GiveDirectly application? Take a look at our Candidate Application Prep Guide!