Special Projects Associate Field Manager, Internal Audit Non-profit Jobs – GiveDirectly

Job Title:        Special Projects Associate Field
Manager, Internal Audit
           
Organisation: GiveDirectly
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Country
Director
About US:
GiveDirectly is
driving a re-evaluation of the norms 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 emerging
markets, and the large body of experimental evidence showing that direct
transfers are as or more cost-effective at reducing poverty than traditional,
top-down approaches. GiveDirectly’s field operations utilize state-of-the-art
technologies and business processes to deliver unconditional cash transfers
securely, efficiently, and transparently. Our unorthodox approach – allowing
the poor, and not the donor, to choose where they invest – has prompted debate
in the popular press and among policy makers.
Job Summary:   The
Special Projects Associate Field Manager (SP-AFM) will play a central role in
ensuring that GiveDirectly delivers a gold-standard product to donors and
recipients. The Associate Field Manager will manage the Internal Audit Field
Officers (IA/FOs) based in field. The Associate Field Manager will serve as the
key “eyes and ears” resource on the ground for the Country Director (CD)
and will be responsible for regularly synthesizing updates on team performance
as well as field successes and challenges. The role will reward exceptional
personnel management, organizational skills, high-quality judgment on
operational challenges, and a strong commitment towards driving both team and
individual productivity and quality.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
·        
Tracking
IA/FO productivity & quality of deliverables, including reviewing
operational reports, and discussing team and individual performance with the
CD.
·        
Identifying
opportunities for risk mitigation and keeping the CD Informed of the required
key process improvements.
·        
Coaching
FOs on challenges that come up in the field. Providing additional case-specific
input as requested by FOs. Exercising judgment and escalating recurring issues
or questions to CD to align on approach.
·        
Shadowing
staff in order to identify areas for improvement and professional development,
particularly during staff training.
·        
Developing
daily work plans and leading the execution, as well as submitting and managing
the expense requests of the field team incurred thereof.
·        
Providing
the lead in examining the quality of Field team data against set GD data
quality standards and report any cases of inconsistency
.
·        
Reporting
any identified cases of fraud and bribery by GD staff and or recipient(s).

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
·        
The Special
Projects Associate Field Manager, Internal Audit must hold a good and relevant
Degree to the position. Work experience in Monitoring and Evaluation will be an
added advantage.
·        
Fluency
in English and Lusoga with excellent communication skills.
·        
Exceptional
leadership ability with demonstrated success in motivating and developing
junior staff.
·        
Exceptional
ability to solve complex operational challenges in the field and ability to
work in MS Excel.
·        
Alignment
with GiveDirectly’s core values and commitment to advancing GD’s mission.
·        
Positive
attitude, strong work ethic, and team-player mentality.
·        
Demonstrated
ability to work in a highly independent and self-directed manner, while
effectively communicating upwardly about gaps and risks.
·        
Strong
communication and relationship building skills and the ability to represent the
organization effectively to external parties.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at the web
link below. Kindly note that the CV you upload MUST NOT be longer than 2 pages.
NB: Applicants
are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a ROLLING
BASIS. GiveDirectly does not request for any form of payment from an applicant.
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