M&E Associate - Rapid Experimentation

GiveDirectly

Salary range

$81,000–$81,000/yr

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

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About the role:

  • The M&E Associate for Rapid Experimentation will execute and analyze A/B tests to inform program and product decisions.
  • This role is fast-paced and iterative, running frequent lightweight experiments to generate actionable answers quickly.
  • Works closely with Programs, Product, Research, and external academic partners to align experimental design with operational realities.

What you'll do:

  • Execute and manage A/B tests, conduct power calculations, and ensure experiments are statistically rigorous and feasible.
  • Prepare clean datasets, flag data quality risks, and analyze experimental data to produce decision-ready results.
  • Translate results into actionable insights and clear learning products for both technical and non-technical audiences.

What you'll bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, or related quantitative field and 2–4 years of applied data experience.
  • Solid understanding of experimental design and causal inference, with proficiency in R, Python, or Stata.
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams, collaborate cross-functionally, and communicate insights clearly.

Compensation and benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on location (e.g., US $81,000, Kenya $46,930, Rwanda $38,560) with 10% target bonus.
  • Robust health benefits, flexible paid time off, and allowances for desk setup and learning and development.
  • Remote role with East Africa timezone overlap; travel within East Africa up to 25%.

GiveDirectly

GiveDirectly fights poverty by giving cash directly to people in need, trusting them to decide what is best. Since 2011, it has delivered over $1B to more than 2 million people across 15 countries, and is known for its data-driven, experimental approach and fast-growing, non-hierarchical culture.

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