Field Officer

UgandaFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-10-15

Core

Execute recipient surveys and associated processes to deliver GiveDirectly's cash transfer model to people living in extreme poverty in Uganda.

Role type

Field Operations Officer (Humanitarian Aid)

Builds

Cash transfer program delivery to vulnerable communities

Domain

Humanitarian aid / International Development

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Field survey execution, Community engagement, Data entry (digital tools), Problem resolution, Cultural/linguistic fluency (Ngakarimojong), Physical resilience

Preferred skills

Experience with vulnerable communities, Mobile money registration support, Adverse event case management

Technologies

Commcare, Salesforce, Google Suite

Responsibilities

Conduct village census surveys and household registration, Explain program details to recipients and village elders, Follow up with recipients to confirm transfer receipt, Manage hotline calls and resolve registration issues, Report and escalate adverse events (conflicts, rumors, bribery), Operate in difficult terrain and weather conditions

About GiveDirectly

GiveDirectly has delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty across 15 countries since 2011. We believe cash transfers are one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid, with the research to back it up. Our work has been covered by The Economist, NPR, TED, and The Washington Post. We are one of Time100’s Most Influential Companies of 2026. 