Project, program management Jobs for Entry and Basic-level in Africa

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GiveDirectly, Inc

Field Officer

Kaliro Uganda

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GiveDirectly, Inc

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Field Officer

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Contract Type

Description

Desired qualifications:

  • Language requirement: Lulamogi (mandatory) and Lugwere
  • 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


Responsibilities

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

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.

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