TL;DR

Technical Program Manager (Emergency Cash): Leading the technical delivery of rapid, technology-enabled cash assistance for crisis response with an accent on systems configuration, data protection, and risk management. Focus on translating emergency needs into technical requirements, coordinating cross-functional teams, and enhancing rapid response readiness.

Location: Fully remote, but must overlap with an East Africa timezone by at least 3 hours. The company is unable to sponsor or take over employment visas in the U.S. or U.K. at this time.

Salary: US base salary $99,000; Kenya base salary $61,900. Salaries for other countries will be benchmarked during hiring.

Company

%hirify_global% is a non-profit organization that provides direct cash grants to the world's poorest populations to reshape international giving.

What you will do

Lead end-to-end technical program delivery for emergency responses, including scoping, configuration, QA, and troubleshooting.
Collaborate with various internal teams (Product, Engineering, Data) to ensure system alignment and seamless field functionality.
Ensure all systems adhere to %hirify_global%’s standards for data protection, privacy, and financial controls.
Maintain and improve technical documentation, deployment guides, and incident-response protocols for rapid deployment.
Partner with Product and Engineering to develop product roadmaps and prioritize improvements for scalability and reliability.
Identify and mitigate technical risks for systems and data flows in high-risk operating environments.

Requirements

Exceptional alignment with %hirify_global% Values and core competencies (emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, fostering inclusivity).
5+ years of professional experience in technical program management, product management, data analytics, software engineering, international development, emergency response, or management consulting.
Experience managing timelines, operational risk, stakeholders, and complex deliverables across multiple workstreams.
Proven ability to operate in fast-paced and ambiguous settings, exercising sound judgment to balance speed, risk, and quality.
Working proficiency with a programming or statistical language (e.g., Python, R, Matlab, Java, Apex).
Fluency in English.

Nice to have

Experience working with relational databases (e.g., SQL).
Experience with data visualization.
Experience working in humanitarian or emergency response contexts.
Familiarity with humanitarian coordination systems and donor expectations.

Culture & Benefits

A supportive, remote-first team culture built on trust, ownership, and flexibility.
Robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country).
Flexible paid time off that staff is encouraged to take.
Allowances for desk set-up and learning and development.
Commitment to safeguarding, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for all applicants.