What do Kiva Volunteer Team Leaders do?

Lead a team of up to 35 volunteer translators and/or editors 

• Motivate and support team members to encourage their consistent loan review 
• Support a diverse and multicultural community of volunteers located worldwide 
• Foster connections between the volunteer community and Kiva staff
  
  

Act as a first line of support for volunteers to keep Kiva’s processes efficient

• Write and post weekly team updates that include information from Kiva staff
• Develop creative approaches to strengthen team engagement
• Maintain regular email contact with team members to answer basic questions, provide guidance, and solve problems
• Promote the use of Kiva’s loan review resources and escalate policy and technical questions to Kiva staff
• Monitor team productivity
  
  

Help shape the future of the volunteer loan review program at Kiva

• Exchange ideas and perspectives with other Volunteer Team Leaders and Kiva staff during regularly scheduled conference calls
• Create, document, and share best practices for future Volunteer Team Leaders 
  
  

Successful candidates must be:

• Proficient and comfortable with written English
• Able to commit to 4-6 hours per week for 13 months 
• Able to attend 2-3 conference calls annually with fellow Team Leaders and/or Kiva staff 
• Organized and able to keep up with deadlines 
• Self-motivated and comfortable working remotely 
• Able to regularly check and respond to emails 
• Able to provide feedback and instructions over email
• Able to work collaboratively and establish targets for themselves and their team
• Able to communicate effectively and build working relationships in a fully remote environment 
• Comfortable using the internet, email, and basic office applications such as word processing and spreadsheets

Location of the role: Remote (global). Applicants must be able to join occasional conference calls scheduled across multiple time zones.

Preferred experience (nice to have):

• Volunteer management 
• Working with or managing geographically distributed teams
• Spanish, Russian, French, or Portuguese translation (not required, but a plus)
  
  

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age to apply
• Must have access to a computer, as the online platform that Kiva volunteers use is not mobile or tablet-friendly
• Must be willing to sign a volunteer agreement that covers protecting the privacy of Kiva borrowers, as well as a standard media release
• Must be willing to work remotely
  
  

Successful applicants must complete a combined language assessment and policy review exercise. Afterward, applicants may be invited to an interview process. Applicants who successfully complete the assessment and interview process will be invited to begin official training for the role in late July/August 2026. 

Important Notes:

• If you already have a kiva.org lending account, please be sure to apply with the same email associated with your account
• This page will time out after a significant period of inactivity, and your application will not be saved. You may consider copying, pasting, and saving your responses in another document
• Please sign up only for the Review and Translation Program volunteer opportunity that you prefer. If you sign up for waitlists for multiple volunteer opportunities, we will be unable to account for your preference, as our various languages and roles have different onboarding timelines

About us:

Kiva is a global nonprofit, founded in 2005, with a mission to expand financial access and help underserved communities thrive. Kiva unlocks capital for borrowers through crowdfunded loans supported by individuals around the world. Lenders on Kiva can start with as little as $25 to support causes that matter most to them, whether that’s gender equity and support for women, refugees, climate change, small businesses, agriculture, and more. Since our founding, over two million people have invested over $2 billion in real dreams and real opportunity, spanning more than 100 countries and over 5 million borrowers

As we work toward our mission, Kiva invests in building and retaining a global team of talent to add to our values-driven and digital-first culture. Our organization is supported by over 700 volunteers and 130+ full-time employees dispersed around the world, as well as within team hubs located in San Francisco, Nairobi, Bogota, and Bangkok. Kiva’s team is growing as we pursue exciting new opportunities to scale our impact and create a financially inclusive world.

Kiva's values:

Impact first - This is why we exist. This is the drumbeat we march to. Every day.

Extreme ownership - Own it; you, your relationships, your impact. Insist that others support you and hold you accountable.

Be curious and bold - Never stop learning. Question assumptions. Take Risks and dream big.

Inclusion. Equity. Diversity. - Without reservation and without caveat. In our hiring, in our workplace and in our impact in the world.

Honor and integrity - Do the most right thing in the most right way. Cherish diversity and respect each other.

Love and kindness always - Say what you mean. Mean what you say. And don't say it mean. Clarity. Courage. Kindness.

Role overview:

We are seeking a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to help lead the design, development, and evolution of Kiva’s core platform. In this role, you’ll work across backend services and frontend applications, drive technical decisions, and raise the bar for code quality, reliability, and team effectiveness. You’ll be trusted with ambiguous problems, expected to think in systems, and empowered to mentor others while delivering meaningful product outcomes.

At this time, we can only consider applicants with authorization to work in Bogota, Colombia on a permanent, full-time basis; unfortunately we cannot provide visa sponsorship.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Lead the design and delivery of complex, end-to-end features using Kotlin, PHP, Node.js, and Vue.js / Nuxt
• Own technical solutions from discovery through production, balancing product needs with long-term maintainability
• Design, build, and evolve backend services, APIs, and data models that support high-impact workflows
• Set standards for frontend quality, performance, and accessibility across user-facing applications
• Influence architecture and technical direction through design reviews and thoughtful tradeoff analysis
• Proactively identify and reduce technical debt, reliability risks, and operational bottlenecks
• Collaborate closely with product, design, platform, and data teams to shape roadmap and execution
• Debug and resolve complex production issues, contributing to incident response and prevention
• Mentor and support other engineers through code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance
• Contribute to documentation, best practices, and shared engineering standards

Preferred qualifications:

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience, including senior-level ownership
• Strong backend experience with Kotlin, PHP, and/or Node.js in production systems
• Frontend expertise with Vue.js, Nuxt, or comparable modern frameworks
• Experience designing scalable APIs and data models for real-world usage
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects with minimal direction
• Strong code quality instincts, including testing strategies and maintainability
• Experience working in collaborative, cross-functional product teams
• Comfort operating in production environments with high availability and user impact

DevOps & Platform Experience (Bonus)

• Experience working with AWS or similar cloud platforms
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployment
• Exposure to Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, or infrastructure-as-code
• Ability to reason about system reliability, observability, and performance tradeoffs

What we offer:

• A work-from-home position; final candidate must be authorized to work in Bogota, Colombia.
• An opportunity to improve real lives, solve hard problems, and change the world
• Friendly, supportive, and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues
• A comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, parental leave, professional development, and unlimited PTO. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by Kiva.
• Opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the world

A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of Kiva's culture. We actively welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work. Join us and help us achieve our mission!

We will only accept applications directly from candidates. Kiva will not be responsible for any recruiting agency fees, absent a formal agreement.

Kiva is a nonprofit that has been expanding access to capital through crowdfunded loans for nearly 20 years. Our global community of lenders has helped millions of people who lack access to traditional financial services start businesses, pursue education, and improve their lives. We operate at the intersection of technology and impact—combining the speed and innovation of a product-driven organization with the mission and depth of a nonprofit.

We’re at an inflection point. We’ve built a strong foundation: millions of individual lenders, long-standing enterprise partnerships, an engaged and supportive board, and a growing body of evidence on our impact. Beyond our core Kiva.org lending platform, we are expanding our impact investing capabilities—positioning us to bring significantly more capital into the system and reach more people around the world.

We are seeking an Executive Vice President, Strategic Partnerships reporting to the CEO, to lead the growth of philanthropic revenue and build long-term partnerships. This is a broad, high-impact role spanning major gifts, foundations, corporates, and catalytic capital. We are looking for a mission-driven leader who can turn Kiva’s offerings into a clear strategy and guide a team to create a strong, lasting fundraising program.

What You’ll Do

Create New Funding Opportunities
Own the overall fundraising strategy and execution across foundations, high-net-worth individuals, and corporates. Focus on identifying and creating new opportunities and pathways—not just managing what already exists.

Build to $10M+ Annually
Build a fundraising program that can reach $10M+ a year. Set the strategy, build the pipeline, and lead the team to get there from the ground up.

Make the Fundraising System Repeatable
Put clear systems in place so the team can consistently develop and close opportunities year after year and create visibility across the organization into pipeline progress.

Collaborate Across Disciplines
Partner closely with Marketing, Impact Investing, Finance, and Technology teams to identify and pursue opportunities that require cross-functional approaches.

Lead and Develop the Team
Set a high performance bar, hire great talent and build a strong cohesive team culture.

Represent Kiva Externally
Serve as a key external leader for Kiva—building relationships with major funders and partners and representing the organization with credibility on a global stage.

At this time, we can only consider applicants with authorization to work in the United States on a permanent, full-time basis; unfortunately we cannot provide visa sponsorship.

You Might Be a Fit If You

• Are deeply mission-driven, with a strong sense of doing what is right, and willing to stand up for it
• Lead with authenticity and integrity, and build trust with partners and stakeholders
• Are a builder who is comfortable starting from ambiguity and turning ideas into programs that perform
• Work exceptionally well as part of a team, putting shared outcomes ahead of individual credit
• Can operate at both the strategic and execution level—setting direction while driving follow-through
• Enjoy storytelling and building genuine, long-term partnerships
• Have 12+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and/or partnerships, including owning a program that reached or approached $10M+ annually
• Have led senior teams and operated at the executive level, including working effectively with boards
• Experience in impact investing or blended finance is a plus

What We Offer

• A work-from-home position; final candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S
• An opportunity to improve real lives, solve hard problems, and change the world
• Friendly, supportive, and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues
• A comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, parental leave, professional development, 401k matching, and unlimited PTO. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by Kiva.
• Opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the world
• Salary range: $245K - $275K; a final offer will be dependent upon a candidate’s location, skills, and experience. 
• Currently, we are not open to working from home employees residing in the following states: AL, AK, AR, CT, HI, ID, IN, KY, MS, MO, NE, NM, ND, OK, RI, SD, TN, WV, WI, and WY

A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of Kiva's culture. We actively welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work. Join us and help us achieve our mission!

We will only accept applications directly from candidates. Kiva will not be responsible for any recruiting agency fees, absent a formal agreement.

IMPORTANT: This role is only available to those 13+ years of age and residents of the United States or Canada.

This is a waitlist. The next cohort will launch in September 2026.

---

Kiva has launched an Ambassador Community, and we’re inviting you to build it with us! Together, we can open even more doors to financial opportunity through word of mouth and community building.

As a Kiva Ambassador, you'd be Kiva's voice for financial inclusion, and you’ll impact even more lives. Every new person you introduce to Kiva can mean an entrepreneur funded, a child educated, a family flourishing, and a community transformed.

Your personal stories and experiences are far more powerful than any advertisement we could come up with. Since 2005, word of mouth has been our most effective way to grow our community of lenders. According to a recent lender survey, over 40% of lenders who tried Kiva for the first time heard about us from a friend or family member. Kiva advocates are making a tremendous impact!

You’ve likely already shared Kiva with your family and friends. Now, imagine extending that reach even further. Curious about what being a Kiva Ambassador entails? Check out the role and apply below.

-----

We ask Kiva Ambassadors to volunteer about 2 hours per week (for 6 months) supporting Kiva in reaching new audiences and lenders. 

What do Kiva Ambassadors do?

Start a Kiva giving fund and share it with your family, friends, and more.

You could...

• Share Kiva's mission with clubs, community associations, places of worship, and other groups
• Host a birthday fundraiser for Kiva
• Start a Kiva club 
• …do almost anything you can think of to share Kiva with your network

For Ambassadors, Kiva will...

• Provide access to an exclusive community where you can connect, share ideas, and learn from one another
• Connect you with Kiva leadership team and CEO
• Provide you with opportunities to learn about financial inclusion and social impact
• Provide you with resources needed to share Kiva
• Recognize you with special events, swag, and more

Requirements:

• A least 13 years of age. (Participation by those under 18 will require a guardian or parent's permission)
• Reside and promote Kiva within the United States or Canada

Please note that this is an unpaid volunteer role.