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Field Officer, Internal Audit (Fixed Term Contract) at GiveDirectly

Migori

About GiveDirectly

GiveDirectly (GD) aims to reshape international giving – and millions of lives – by providing cash grants directly to the world’s poorest. The Brookings Institution estimates that $70B of cash transfers would be required to eliminate the poverty gap; the aid sector currently spends $135B each year, much of it on evidence-free interventions. GiveDirectly wants to change that, establishing cash transfers as a benchmark for foreign aid – as the index fund is a benchmark for the financial industry – and in the process accelerating the end of extreme poverty.

GD has raised over $1B since launching in 2011, delivered cash to more than 1.5 million people in 15 different countries. We’ve also supported large-scale, experimental research that indicates strong recipient impact of our programs. As a result, GD has been celebrated as one of the most innovative non-profit companies by Fast Company, while the growing cash transfer movement (and GD’s leading role within it) have been featured in the New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Foreign Affairs, and The Economist.

Our culture is candid, analytical, agile, and non-hierarchical. Our global team of ~150, and country operations teams of ~650, together come from 21 different countries speaking 69 different languages. From software engineers to seasoned humanitarian workers, former management consultants to public servants, researchers to field operations — it’s an incredible group of people.

Our values are central and deliberately opinionated. We genuinely center the people we serve in our decision making, and strive to build an ambitious, dynamic and high performing environment. We strongly encourage you to read through our values carefully, if they reflect how you like to work and energize you, this could be a great fit.

We work hard to create an environment in which all our team members can thrive, succeed and grow.  We support flexibility, take care of each other, have fun, and create professional growth opportunities.

Overview:

The Internal Audit Field Officer will play a critical day-to-day role in ensuring that GiveDirectly is able to deliver cash transfers to recipients safely. The Field Officer will be part of the team that is responsible for preventing, detecting, mitigating, and investigating field-based risks for GiveDirectly.

The role will reward high-quality judgment on operational questions and challenges, a strong work ethic, effective communication skills, attention to detail, a strong sense of independence, and a strong commitment to GiveDirectly’s mission and model. In essence, the Internal Audit Field Officer will be expected to audit the work of the enrolment team, whose core responsibility is surveying households and enrolling them in our programs.

Due to the sensitive nature of the work done by the internal audit team, we require all in-country internal audit staff to remain firewalled from the rest of the staff. This means operating discretely and independently, with interactions strictly limited to just the colleagues within the same team. The role holder will be expected to carry out day-to-day audit tasks with an absolute level of discretion, impartiality, neutrality, and independence.

Duty Station: Nyatike, Awendo, and Suna West sub-counties

Employment type: Three (3) Months Contract

Key Responsibilities

Recipient engagement (60%): 

• Conduct in-person household visits for all individuals selected for enrollment to check and determine their safety for enrollment, assess vulnerabilities, and flag any pre-enrollment risk indicators to the management for proactive resolution. 
• Directly engage with high-risk recipients to provide them with the necessary support so that they receive their transfers safely
• Directly engage with recipients to identify any corrections or improvements in field processes that are needed. 
• Investigate and resolve any recipient cases that have been flagged to the Internal Audit team.
• Identify and escalate key risks associated with GD’s programs in the community.

Risk monitoring (30%):

• Work with the IA AFM to undertake risk monitoring activities within the community 
• Work with the IA AFM to verify the quality and the risk level of the partner data pre-enrollment
• Measure the quality of data received from the field teams against set data quality standards, reporting any cases of inconsistency.
• Report any cases of fraud and bribery by GD staff and or recipient(s) that are identified through the appropriate escalation channels. 
• Utilise technology to flag any abnormalities in operation.

Other (10%)

• Support the IA AFM in the onboarding processes of new team members 
• Assist the IA AFM with hosting visitors to the project location 
• Assist with response to “crisis” events (e.g., refusal spikes, government shutdown, coordinated fraud, etc.)
• Promote effective team culture by encouraging recognition of positive achievements, planning team events periodically, and other team-building initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Possess a Degree/Diploma in Public Health, Nursing & Clinical services, Community Health, or other health-related courses. 
• Has at least 2 years of practical experience working with expectant mothers, medical/hospital set up, or community health in a rural setting. Having an M & E or Fraud Investigation experience is an added advantage.
• Has the ability to audit cash transfer recipients by conducting in-person or virtual surveys and associated processes.
• Strong language proficiency in English, Swahili, and Luo (Dholuo), both spoken and written.
• Good computer and mobile device data entry and assessment ability or experience.
• Possess critical thinking ability and good judgment in resolving operational glitches.
• Possesses a high-quality problem-solving work ethic.
• Good time-management skills
• Strong interest in the mission of GiveDirectly and commitment to advancing GD’s distinctive values.
• Physical fitness and the ability to cope with difficult weather conditions or terrain.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to represent the organization effectively to external parties
• Have the ability to exercise patience and good judgment in resolving recipient problems.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Working at GiveDirectly

GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Finance Manager (Treasury and Payments) at GiveDirectly

• Finance Manager (Treasury and Payments)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote, preferably in Africa (Kenya, Uganda or Malawi)
• Reports to:Treasury and Payments Lead
• Level: Manager
• Travel requirement: 3-4 times a year to our countries of operation for team retreats, field visits, or other organisational requirements.

About this role

The Finance team supports operations in 13 countries, 10 of which are in Africa. As a Manager, Treasury & Payments, you will oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of global treasury and payments operations.

You will:

• Manage liquidity, foreign exchange, and cash operations across multiple currencies and jurisdictions.
• Lead the Treasury team and support the Payment team to ensure efficient, secure, and compliant disbursements at scale.
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for operations and as a backup for the Treasury Director.
• Build strong relationships with banks, payment providers, and regulators to ensure GiveDirectly remains at the forefront of safe, efficient, and innovative financial practices.
• Work with payment providers to navigate the regulatory landscape and ensure efficient and economical payment solutions for our operations.

This is a managerial role requiring deep treasury expertise, payment systems knowledge, and operational rigor.

What you’ll do:

Treasury – 50% of time and effort

• Lead implementation and optimization of Treasury Management Systems (TMS), processes, and workflows.
• Own liquidity planning, global cash flow management, and intercompany funding structures.
• Execute and monitor FX trades and exposures across currencies (including KES, UGX, RWF, MWK, NGN, LRD, MZN, MAD, GBP, USD, etc.).
• Strengthen cash reporting and drive a culture of effective liquidity management across countries.
• Manage banking relationships, account openings/closures, and audit coordination.
• Lead investment management, execution, and reporting.
• Provide strategic treasury guidance to our programs.

Payments – 20% of time and effort

• Support the Payments Manager responsible for payables, allowances, payroll, statutory payments, and petty cash across multiple countries.
• Manage accounts with banks and mobile money providers, ensuring timely cash forecasting and top-ups.
• Act as an escalation point for payment requests, ensuring staff safety and compliance.
• Oversee monthly reconciliations, exception management, and recovery tracking.
• Drive efficiency through fraud detection, prevention, and automation.
• Lead process improvements, bank integrations, and system migrations.

Risk / Compliance – 10% of time and effort

• Ensure compliance with local and global financial regulations, tax requirements, and audit expectations.
• Own audit related to treasury and payments, ensuring timely resolution.
• Manage KYC documentation for banking and payment partners.
• Own Treasury policies and ensure adherence to other organizational financial policies (Procurement, Petty Cash, Travel & Expense, ABAC, Credit Card, Vehicle)

Process Improvement & Technology- 15% of time and effort

• Partner with the Tech team to review, upgrade, and automate finance systems.
• Standardize workflows and improve financial close timelines.
• Decommission legacy/manual systems and support integration with finance tools.

Program & Stakeholder Support- 5% of time and effort

• Support country teams in designing efficient and economical payment pathways.
• Build strong relationships with banks, aggregators, and mobile money providers to ensure smooth cash movements.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (required).
• Advanced qualification (MBA, CPA, CFA, FRM) preferred.
• 5+ years of professional finance experience, with at least 2+ years in treasury.
• Proven experience with banking and payment providers, FX, liquidity management, and treasury systems.
• Strong command of financial systems (e.g., Intacct, QuickBooks, Emburse, Concur, Nexonia).
• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets (Google Sheets/Excel).
• Demonstrated success in process automation, fraud prevention, and financial controls.
• Fluency in English required; knowledge of French or Portuguese is a plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why work at GiveDirectly?

At GiveDirectly, we work to ensure that you have everything you need to excel in your role and on your team, including:

• A positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement 
• A demonstrated commitment to helping all staff develop and grow
• A competitive salary, including bonus
• A robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country)
• Flexible paid time off
• Allowances for desk set-up and learning and development

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Working at GiveDirectly

GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Field Officer, Internal Audit (Fixed Term Contract)

Overview:

The Field Officer will play a critical day-to-day role in ensuring that GiveDirectly is able to deliver cash transfers to recipients safely. The Field Officer will be part of the team that is responsible for preventing, detecting, mitigating and investigating field-based risks for GiveDirectly.

The role will reward high-quality judgment on operational questions and challenges, work ethic, communication skills, and a strong commitment to GiveDirectly’s mission and model. In brief The Field Officer will be expected to audit the work of the enrolment team, whose core responsibility is surveying households and enrolling them in our programs.

Key Responsibilities

Recipient engagement (60%): 

• Directly engage with high risk recipients to provide them with the necessary support so that they receive their transfers safely.
• Directly engage with recipients to  identify any corrections or improvements in field processes that are needed. 
• Investigate and resolve any recipient cases that have been flagged to the Internal Audit team.
• Identify and escalate key risks associated with GD’s programs in the community.

Risk monitoring (30%):

• Work with the Internal Audit, Associate Field Manager in undertaking risk monitoring activities within the community.
• Measure the quality of data received from the field teams against set data quality standards, reporting any cases of inconsistency.
• Report any cases of fraud and bribery by GD staff and or recipient(s) that are identified through the appropriate escalation channels. 
• Utilize technology in order to flag any abnormalities in operation. 

Other (10%)

• Support the Internal Audit, Associate Field Manager in onboarding processes of new team members. 
• Assist the Internal Audit, Associate Field Manager with hosting visitors to the project location.
• Assist with response to “crisis” events (e.g. refusal spikes, government shut-down, coordinated fraud, etc.)
• Promote effective team culture by encouraging recognition of positive achievements, planning team events periodically, and other team-building initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Fresh graduates from Turkana are highly encouraged to apply.
• MUST be a resident of Turkana County.
• Proficiency in Turkana language is a MUST.
• Fluency in Kiswahili; proficiency in English is preferred.
• Possess critical thinking ability and good judgment in resolving operational glitches.
• Possess high-quality problem solving, work ethic.
• Good time-management skills.
• Particularly skilled with interpersonal skills, honesty  and high integrity.
• Strong interest in the mission of GiveDirectly and commitment to advancing GiveDirectly  distinctive values.
• Physical fitness and the ability to cope with difficult weather conditions or terrain.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to represent the organization effectively to external parties.
• Have the ability to exercise patience and good judgment in resolving recipient’s challenges.

Working at GiveDirectly

GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Field Officer (Fixed Term Contract) at GiveDirectly

Overview:

The Field Officer (FO) is the backbone of GiveDirectly’s field operations, responsible for executing end-to-end recipient engagement in Turkana County. FOs work across multiple enrollment stages to ensure accurate data collection, high-quality service delivery, and effective community engagement. This role demands strong attention to detail, integrity, adaptability, and a deep understanding of the local context. FOs serve as the face of GD in communities and play a key role in ensuring our programs are impactful and trusted.

Key Responsibilities

Recipient Engagement and Fieldwork Execution

• Conduct high-quality surveys across all enrollment stages, including census, registration, and audit.
• Accurately explain GiveDirectly’s program, processes, and recipient rights to ensure informed participation.
• Support recipients in navigating enrollment processes with empathy and professionalism.
• Ensure respectful, dignified interactions that uphold GD’s values and community trust.
• Address recipient questions or complaints on-site, escalating complex issues to management as needed.

Data Collection and Quality Assurance

• Collect data using mobile devices with strict adherence to survey protocols and timelines.
• Regularly review and clean submitted data to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Collaborate with field managers to resolve discrepancies and improve data integrity.
• Participate in spot checks, shadowing sessions, and refresher trainings to enhance data quality.

Program Support and Process Improvement

• Participate in piloting new tools, surveys, or workflows and provide feedback on usability and effectiveness.
• Share insights from the field on process challenges, community dynamics, or emerging risks.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of operations by offering grounded, practical feedback during debrief and brainstorming sessions.

Community Relations and Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain respectful relationships with local leaders and community members.
• Support smooth program rollouts by conducting community mobilization and sensitization (barazas).
• Report community concerns, rumors, or risk indicators to field leadership promptly and appropriately.

Logistics and Resource Stewardship

• Safeguard GD assets including data collection devices, protective gear, and recipient phones.
• Report logistical or equipment issues promptly for repairs or replacements.
• Adhere to team schedules, travel protocols, and safety guidelines while in the field.

Content Generation

• Identify, collect, and document authentic, emotionally engaging recipients’ stories that are aligned with the organization’s mission and values to support fundraising efforts.
• Collaborate with the content team to tailor stories for different campaigns and donor audiences.
• Maintain a database of stories for easy access and future use

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Fresh graduates from Turkana are highly encouraged to apply.
• MUST be a resident of Turkana County.
• Proficiency in Turkana language is a MUST.
• Fluency in Kiswahili; proficiency in English is preferred.
• Demonstrate maturity when dealing with and communicating community challenges and concerns with recipients and their leaders.
• Physical fitness and ability to cope with difficult field conditions.
• Empathy, honesty, and the highest standards of integrity, including positive attitude, strong work ethic, strong follow-through mindset, and team-player mentality.
• Strong ethics and commitment to integrity, especially in handling sensitive data and recipient information.
• Comfortable working in rural, remote, or challenging environments.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using smartphones or tablets for data collection.

Working at GiveDirectly

GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Office Assistant (Fixed Term Contract) at GiveDirectly

Overview:

An Office Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to ensure the efficient operation of the office. This role involves a variety of tasks, including managing correspondence, maintaining files, scheduling appointments, and supporting staff with general office duties.

Key Responsibilities

Office & Administration Support

• Ensure the office is clean, well-organized, and fully functional
• In charge of office security, custodian of office keys
• Provide support in organizing company events and activities
• Provide Quality Customer Service to staff and walk-in guests
• Support with the coordination of travel logistics for staff and other guests as instructed by the OPM e.g. booking of flights, taxis, and hotels for staff accommodation,
• Managing Courier Services –  sending and receiving mail and parcels
• Regular monitoring of relevant supplies to ensure no stockout.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned by management
• Ensures that all incidents are reported

Petty Cash Management

• Daily update of the petty cash tracker, receipts filed, both in soft and hard copies
• Ensuring that office expenses are within budget
• Ensure all spending is within the organization’s policies
• Ensuring there is no discrepancy between the cash at hand and the records
• Weekly submission of spent petty cash
• Timely request for petty cash replenishment

Procurement

• Support local procurement in coordination with the OPM
• Support with the sourcing of potential service providers as needed
• Support the timely submission of vendor invoices and vendor payments as needed

Inventory management

• Ensure asset trackers are up to date, and all assets are tagged and accounted for
• Conduct monthly assets verification through physical stock count
• Timely reporting of loss or damage of any of Give Directly’s property
• Support the issuance, replacement, and clearance of field/office equipment to staff

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of a Diploma in Business Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in office management in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Deep familiarity with Migori County and fluent in the Luo language
• High integrity, empathy, and alignment with GiveDirectly’s values.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate high standards of integrity, including a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, a strong follow-through mindset, and a team-player mentality.

Working at GiveDirectly

GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Field Manager (Fixed Term Contract) at GiveDirectly

The Field Manager (FM) will lead the field-based operations of GiveDirectly’s program in Migori County. The FM will manage all aspects of field implementation, including enrollment, stakeholder engagement, quality assurance, and risk mitigation, ensuring the project achieves its objectives. They will track field team performance, build a culture of mentorship and professional development, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. The FM will serve as the key “eyes and ears” on the ground for the Program Manager, regularly synthesizing field insights to inform strategy and problem-solving. The role is externally facing, requiring regular engagement with local government officials, partner organizations, donors, and GiveDirectly’s global team. It will reward exceptional people management, strong judgment in addressing operational challenges, and a deep commitment to delivering impactful and scalable service.

Responsibilities: 

Campaign Management

• Manage all aspects of field implementation, including recipient enrollment, community engagement, and service delivery.
• Develop and manage detailed workplans; set and deliver on clear, measurable targets such as the number of households enrolled, support provided, and overall program efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement of field operations and the overall recipient experience, using field feedback and data to refine processes.
• Over time, reduce dependence on senior management and create more leverage for the Country Director through capacity-building and delegation.

Vision & Critical Thinking:

• Contribute actively to the overall vision and strategic direction of the country office by engaging regularly with the Country Director in solving operational challenges.
• Develop, test, and refine protocols tailored to maternal and infant health priorities.
• Anticipate operational or programmatic risks and develop robust mitigation plans to address potential issues such as delays or coordination challenges.

People Management:

• Lead a performance-oriented culture with clear feedback, coaching, and mentorship.
• Hire, train, and manage field staff, with a focus on sensitivity to working with female recipients.
• Conduct performance reviews and build leadership capacity within the field team.
• Identify and support high-potential staff for rapid growth.

Stakeholder Management:

Work closely with the Program Manager and Government & External Relations Manager to:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the project implementing partners. 
• Represent GiveDirectly in subcounty stakeholder meetings, especially those involving maternal and child health programming.
• Ensure community engagement and buy-in through consistent communication, transparency, and inclusion of local leaders.
• Proactively identify and mitigate stakeholder-related risks to project delivery or community acceptance.
• Support the drafting and delivery of required reports, updates, and feedback loops to government and implementing partners with guidance from Project leads and the Government & External Relations Manager.

Data and Analysis:

• Use data tools to track project performance and guide operational decisions.
• Support the creation of data collection tools specific to maternal/infant health needs.
• Work with GD’s data team to troubleshoot and ensure timely, accurate reporting.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)

• Oversee high-quality field data collection on key maternal and baby health indicators to track progress against program goals.
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and timely submission through close supervision and spot-checking of field processes.
• Generate reports that highlight key outcomes and recommend improvements.
• Build team capacity in MEAL practices with a focus on learning and adaptation.

Quality Management:

• Develop and implement quality management tools and protocols specific to the mothers and babies project.
• Conduct rigorous quality assessment through desktop analysis and field monitoring to ensure compliance with set standards and program metrics
• Develop regular and comprehensive quality reports and engage with the Program Manager in drawing appropriate, actionable steps
• Provide coaching to staff on quality expectations and best practices in maternal health outreach.
• Engage with other project leads to seek opportunities for continuous process improvement to enhance project quality and efficiency.

Safeguarding and Safe Programming

With support from the Safeguarding Manager, serve as the safeguarding focal point for the Mothers and Babies Project in Migori County. 

• Ensure all field activities are designed and delivered in a way that upholds recipient safety and protects vulnerable groups..
• Promote a culture of safety, dignity, and respect by ensuring that all field staff understand and adhere to GiveDirectly’s safeguarding policies and Code of Conduct.
• Support the Safeguarding manager in training, mentorship, and support to field teams to uphold the highest standards of safe programming.

Communication

• Meet the GD “bar” for online communication responsiveness via Slack, email, and phone
• Support consistent internal and external information flows, ensuring alignment between field operations and broader program strategy.
• Present complex information across verbal, written, and data formats in a way that is accessible and actionable for diverse audiences.

Support for Auxiliary Projects

• Support the Program Manager & Government & External Relations Manager in hosting donors, journalists, researchers and any other relevant stakeholders in the field.
• Assist with rolling out new tools or protocols, including community targeting approaches or health messaging apps.
• With the support of the content AFM, oversee the collection of project stories

Required Qualifications

• Degree, preferably in Public Health, Community Health and Development, Project Management, or a related field...
• 3 – 5 years of field team management experience, ideally in maternal and child health, sexual reproductive health and rights, or gender-focused programming.
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to develop and motivate teams.
• Experience working with government health structures and/or community health systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency in tools like Excel, Commcare, etc is required.
• Clear, effective communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently in rural and resource-constrained environments.
• Demonstrated success in a high-performance culture with measurable impact.

Preferred:

• Experience working in Migori County or similar rural Kenyan contexts.
• Knowledge of maternal, newborn, and child health concepts (e.g. antenatal care, immunization, nutrition).
• Fluency in the local language (Dholuo) is an added advantage

Profile

• Exceptional ability to solve complex operational challenges in the field
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and team-player mentality
• Strong interest in being the engine of the day-to-day field work
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly independent and self-directed manner, while effectively communicating about gaps and risks
• Strong relationship building skills and the ability to represent the organization effectively to external parties
• Analytical and technical skills, including intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Alignment with GiveDirectly Values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity. 

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