Field Officer

About GiveDirectly

What if the most effective way to fight poverty was also the simplest: give people money and trust them to decide what they need?

Since 2011, GiveDirectly has proven that idea at scale. We’ve delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty and crisis across 15 countries, and rigorous research shows the results: healthier kids, stronger businesses, sturdier homes, and more resilient families and local economies. Cash is now widely recognized as one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid.

Our ambition goes beyond our own programs. We want cash to become the benchmark for aid, much as the index fund became the benchmark for investing, so that every aid dollar is held to one question: is this doing more good than giving the money directly to people living in poverty?

We’re growing fast, and this is a rare and important moment to join.

We expect to hit $1B in revenue in 2026 with significant growth forecast for 2027. At the same time we are building a new technology stack and operating model designed for a roughly 10x change in scale, and we are actively pursuing partnerships with major funders to move even more money in bigger ways, to people who need it. We are known for our extensive integration of technology into field processes; our quantitative approach to performance measurement; and our commitment to rigorous, independent, experimental evaluation of our impact, with multiple Randomized Control Trials completed and others in progress.

How we work

Our team spans 20+ countries and 69 languages. Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We expect high ownership and give people real responsibility early. Our values are central to how we hire, work, and grow, and they are deliberately opinionated:

Recipients first. Recipients’ preferences come before those of donors or ourselves.

Team next. We optimize for organizational success, not individual success.

Be proactively candid. We say what we believe and share information openly.

Create positive energy. We aim to be a source of energy for colleagues, not a drain.

Think rigorously; act quickly. We reason from first principles, then act rather than debate.

Know yourself and grow. We own our imperfections and seek feedback to grow.

Accept reality. Propose solutions. We focus on what can change and bring solutions, not just problems.

Be productively ambitious. We take risks for step-change impact, not incremental progress.

If they describe how you like to work and they energize you, this could be a great fit.

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Job Title: Field Officer

Location: Karamoja District, Uganda

Reports to: Associate Field Manager

Overview:

The Field Officer will play a critical day-to-day role in delivering GiveDirectly’s gold-standard cash transfer product to donors and recipients. The Field Officer will carry out and support a variety of field activities, depending on his / her team assignment and GiveDirectly’s needs on any given day. In short, the Field Officer will be responsible for executing the recipient surveys and associated processes that facilitate GiveDirectly’s unique cash transfer model. 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.

Core responsibilities by team:

Census team

Barazas: explain GiveDirectly’s program to entire villages prior to the census surveys; answer any questions.

Explain GiveDirectly’s program to eligible households

Meet with the village elders and guides to understand village boundaries

Coordinating with team members, visit every household in the village, excluding none

Complete census surveys with accurate data using digital tools

Registration team

Provide cell phones as necessary

Ensure someone in the household is ready to operate the phone to access transfers

Identify and eliminate ineligible households

Complete surveys with accurate data using digital tools accurate data

Reinforce information about GiveDirectly’s program to eligible households

Explain safety and readiness information to recipients

Ensure someone in the household is ready to operate the phone to access transfers

Identify and eliminate ineligible households

Follow-up team

Follow up surveys: call or visit recipients to administer a survey to confirm transfer receipt and collect data used to improve the program and uncover any recipient problems

Hotline calls: answer the phone as recipients call in with questions or concerns, answering their questions and escalating any problems as necessary

Registration problem resolution: for people who have not registered with mobile money or who have registered with the wrong name, call or visit the recipients and advise them on how to register

Adverse events case management: identify, report, and escalate adverse events to team leader; examples include: intra-household conflict, rumors about GiveDirectly, reports of a bribe, etc.

A Field Officer will be a member of one of these teams as assigned depending on the organisation’s needs.

Desired qualifications:

Language requirement: Ngakarimojong

Possess at minimum a bachelors degree in relevant fields

Previous working experience in Humanitarian sector ( at least 1 year)

Computer and mobile device data entry ability or experience (Commcare, Salesforce, Google suit package )

Empathy, honesty, and the highest standards of integrity

Strong interest in advancing the distinctive values and mission of GiveDirectly

Patience and good judgment in resolving recipient problems

Previous working experience in the field with vulnerable communities (1-2 years minimum)

Physical fitness and ability to cope with difficult weather conditions or terrain

This is a field based, short term contract (3 months) role and applications will be processed on a rolling basis.

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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Commitment to Safeguarding

As a global organization working with communities to eliminate extreme poverty, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme , and will systematically check with previous employers about any abuse or misconduct related matters involving potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.

These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we work with, and prevent abuse to our recipients and staff.

**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect people and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance when it comes to preventing, reporting, or responding to any form of abuse or exploitation.” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**

Reasonable Accommodations

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or