Giving What We Can (GWWC) is Seeking a Research Associate (Remote) – Apply By 27 April 2026

Giving What We Can (GWWC) is seeking a Research Associate to join its growing global team. This full-time remote role offers an opportunity to contribute to high-impact research that guides millions of dollars in charitable giving toward the world’s most pressing challenges.

The organization is working toward an ambitious goal of 1 million pledgers donating $3 billion annually to highly effective charities.

About the Organization

Founded in 2009, Giving What We Can is a global community committed to effective giving. The organization is widely known for its 10% Pledge, through which over 10,500 individuals commit to donating at least 10% of their lifetime income to impactful causes.

Currently, the GWWC community contributes approximately $80 million annually, supporting initiatives that address:

• Extreme poverty
• Animal welfare and factory farming
• Global catastrophic and existential risks

Role Overview

The Research Associate will join a small but influential research team responsible for ensuring that GWWC’s recommendations are evidence-based, rigorous, and impactful.

The role involves strengthening research processes, evaluating charitable programs, and ensuring the integrity of public-facing content. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping how significant funding is allocated across high-impact causes.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Evaluation and Recommendations (≈55%)

• Assess and recommend programs for inclusion on GWWC’s donation platform
• Conduct independent investigations into charity evaluators
• Review and validate research conducted by team members
• Gather and synthesize evidence from multiple evaluators
• Evaluate programs against inclusion criteria

Content Quality and Integrity (≈25%)

• Review public communications (social media, reports, videos)
• Ensure alignment with research findings and epistemic standards
• Maintain and update research content and tools

Monitoring and Evaluation (≈20%)

• Conduct analyses supporting internal impact assessments
• Contribute to public impact evaluation reports
• Provide research insights to inform strategic decisions

Candidate Profile

GWWC encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and emphasizes potential and capability over perfect credentials.

Essential Skills and Traits

• Ability to integrate evidence and make judgments under uncertainty
• Strong analytical and quantitative reasoning skills
• Conceptual thinking and ability to evaluate frameworks critically
• Strategic prioritization of high-impact work
• Clear and concise communication of complex ideas
• Strong alignment with GWWC’s mission and values

Beneficial Experience

• Background in research, policy analysis, or impact evaluation
• Familiarity with effective giving concepts such as cost-effectiveness
• Experience in data analysis (e.g., SQL, R, Python)
• Editorial experience ensuring accuracy and clarity in written content
• Knowledge of global development, animal welfare, or existential risk

Work Environment and Benefits

GWWC offers a flexible and supportive remote work environment, including:

• Competitive salary (up to $75,000 USD, depending on location and experience)
• Health insurance and wellbeing support
• Professional development funding
• Flexible working arrangements
• Parental leave and pension contributions

The role involves collaboration across multiple time zones, including teams in Europe, the United States, and Australia.

Role Details

• Start Date: 22 June 2026 (or soon after)
• Location: Remote (global)
• Contract: 12-month contract with potential for permanent role
• Working Hours: Full-time (~40 hours per week)
• Reporting To: Researcher (Aidan Whitfield)
• Application Deadline: 27 April 2026

Application Process

The hiring process includes multiple stages:

• Application submission
• Initial interview
• Paid work test
• Paid work trial
• Final interview and reference checks

Candidates are compensated for time spent on work tests and trials.

Career Impact

This role offers a unique opportunity to:

• Influence the allocation of tens of millions of dollars in charitable giving
• Work at the intersection of research, ethics, and global impact
• Contribute to improving the lives of millions of people and animals
• Build expertise in effective altruism and high-impact philanthropy

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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization seeking for this position. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications & CVs to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.