[Remote] Targeting Analyst, Emergency Cash (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GiveDirectly is a leading organization that has delivered over $1B in cash directly to people living in poverty. They are seeking a Targeting Analyst to identify and prioritize communities for cash delivery during crises, utilizing various data sources to inform their emergency cash programs.ResponsibilitiesImplement approaches for systematically assessing needs in crisis-affected populationsIncorporate traditional humanitarian data sources (e.g., needs assessments, poverty statistics, vulnerability indices, displacement monitoring, etc.) and novel data sources (e.g., geospatial imagery, call detail records, social media, crowd-sourcing, etc.) into GD’s targeting systemsProvide clear targeting analysis with relevant subpopulations for emergency cash programs as a service to other teams, visualizing data on maps and dashboardsBased on determined targeting criteria, general recipient lists of individuals to be enrolled in GD EC programsProvide targeting analysis services for both GD’s preparedness and response states – scoping and prioritizing relevant subpopulations based on pre-existing risks and delivering on-demand analysis during response deployments (remote)Monitor global risks and crises, providing analysis for GD teams to make activation decisionsCommunicate with humanitarian agencies, data providers, and crisis monitoring organizations to integrate reliable event and assessment data into GD’s workflowParticipate in product development from problem discovery and user requirements gathering to launch and iteration, working with engineering, data science, and operationsConduct agile iterative experiments and pilots to validate assumptions about crisis detection and targeting, using results to refine strategyDefine and track success metrics for targeting tools, ensuring outputs are timely, relevant, and usable in the fieldMaintain internal data source documentation, including a qualitative assessment of accuracy, reliability, and limitations of sources and datasetsContinuously evaluate and improve targeting approaches for speed, accuracy, and inclusivity, while maintaining humanitarian principlesStay abreast of emerging technology and new data sources to ensure GD is leveraging cutting-edge approaches to targetingDocument learning to scale best practices across different contextsSkillsExceptional alignment with GiveDirectly values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity3-5+ years experience conducting humanitarian needs analysis — assessing vulnerabilities, interpreting crisis data, and applying frameworks such as the IPC, MIRA, or sectoral needs assessments — to directly inform operational planning2+ years of experience producing data tools, with a track record of providing actionable, humanitarian information products to decision makers and operational teamsDemonstrated ability to design and implement reusable analysis approaches that scale across multiple contextsHigh technical fluency across data analytics and data science – ability to ask the right questions, internalize technical tradeoffs between approaches, and shape complex data and technical challenges into operationally viable targeting strategiesExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences, including humanitarian agencies and data providersProven ability to thrive in fast-changing, high-stakes environmentsAbility to adapt to change and navigate ambiguity and a curiosity-driven mindsetAbility to balance speed and rigor in high uncertaintyPrior field experience in humanitarian response or international social protection programs in resource constrained contextsFamiliarity with data security and privacy frameworks in sensitive contextsComfort working in SQL, Python, or R for data manipulation and analysis; Experience working with a data visualization toolExperience in geospatial data analysis and knowledge of applications for GIS in humanitarian responseExperience using generative AI for decision supportBenefitsBonus at Target Performance: 10% (~$9,470 with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization’s current performance multiplier, this amount would be $11,080)Bonus at Target Performance: 10% (~£6,120 with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization’s current performance multiplier, this amount would be £7,160)Bonus at Target Performance: 10% (~$6,190 with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization’s current performance multiplier, this amount would be $7,242)Annual Benefits Stipend: $21,393Annual Benefits Stipend: £2,760A supportive team that works hard and cares hardA robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country)Flexible paid time off that staff is encouraged to takeAllowances for desk set-up and learning and developmentCompany OverviewGiveDirectly is a nonprofit organization. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.givedirectly.org/.