Several A’ Level Field Officer Job Opportunities – GiveDirectly
Job Title: Field Officer (A’ Level Jobs)
Organisation: GiveDirectly
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Associate Field Manager
Start Date: May 2019
About US:
GiveDirectly is an international non-profit organization that currently operating in Kenya and Uganda that aims to help people living in extreme poverty by making unconditional cash transfers to them via mobile phone. GiveDirectly is driving a re-evaluation of the assumptions underlying international philanthropy with a provocative model: we deliver donations directly to the extreme poor and let them decide what to do with them. This approach builds on two converging trends: the rapid spread of electronic last-mile payments solutions in the emerging markets, and the large body of experimental evidence showing that direct transfers are as or more cost-effective at reducing poverty than more traditional, top-down approaches. GiveDirectly’s field operations utilize state-of-the-art technology and business processes to deliver transfers securely, efficiently, and transparently.
Job Summary: The Field Officer [FO] will be responsible for executing the recipient surveys and associated processes that facilitate GiveDirectly’s unique cash transfer model, from enrollment of recipients to sending actual transfers. 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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Meet with the village elder, includes refugee and IDP leaders and guides to understand village and other boundaries.
- Coordinating with team members, visit every household in the village.
- Complete census surveys with accurate data.
- Explain GiveDirectly’s program to eligible households.
- Provide cell phones and SIM cards as necessary.
- Identify and eliminate ineligible households
- Explain safety and readiness information to recipients.
- Ensure someone in the household is ready to operate the phone to access transfers.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The Field Officer will play a critical day-to-day role in delivering Give Directly’s gold-standard cash transfer product to donors and recipients. For that reason, the suitable candidate for this position will:
- The ideal candidate must hold an A’ Level certificate or Diploma or equivalent from a credible institution. A degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
- Possess previous working experience in the field with preference to vulnerable communities (1-2 years minimum)
- Have ability to conduct and support recipient surveys and associated processes.
- Must possess work/language proficiency in English and either Juba Arabic, Swahili, Luo and Runyoro. Ability to speak either Dinka, Nuer, Acholi, Shiluk, Madi, Zandi, Bari, Lumasaba will be an added advantage.
- Computer and mobile device data entry knowledge and skills and good typing skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to represent the organization effectively to external parties.
- Have ability to exercise patience and good judgment in resolving recipient problems.
- Particularly skilled with interpersonal skills with high empathy, honesty, and integrity.
- Must be able to work in and within teams.
- Possess high-quality problem solving, work ethic and a strong commitment to GiveDirectly’s mission and model.
- Good time-management skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at the web link below.
Deadline: 30th April 2019
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