Rwanda IA Field Officer

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.

Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We support high ownership and real professional growth. Curious about what it's really like to work here? Read our values and hear from the people who do. If they resonate, this could be a great fit!

Role Overview

Field Officer - Internal Audit
The Field Officer (FO) - Internal Audit will play a critical day-to-day role in delivering GiveDirectly’s gold-standard cash transfer product to recipients. He/she will be responsible for reviewing 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. In brief: The Field Officer- Internal Audit will be expected to audit the work of the enrolment team, whose core responsibility is surveying households and enrolling them in our programme.

Key responsibilities:

Engaging with GiveDirectly recipients in the field, to:

1. Assess our field processes and recommend any corrections and improvements as and where seen.
2. Measure the quality of FO data against set data quality standards and report any cases of inconsistency.
3. Assess our field team’s compliance with GD field processes and policies.
4. Identify and report key risks associated with GD’s program in the community.
5. Report any cases of fraud and bribery by GD staff and or recipient(s).
6. Examine local stakeholder’s assessment of GD’s program within their community.

Desired Attributes

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related role, preferably working with underserved or vulnerable communities.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation, including auditing surveys and operational processes.
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications and mobile data collection tools.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to identify and resolve operational challenges effectively.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with recipients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to GiveDirectly's mission, values, and recipient-centered approach.
• Ability to work in challenging field conditions, including difficult terrain and weather.
• Patience, empathy, and good judgment when addressing recipient concerns and resolving issues.
• Ability to represent the organization professionally and effectively in interactions with external parties.

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 to perform the essential functions of the role, please email us at careers@givedirectly.org with the email subject “Accommodation Needed”. We will work with you to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to support your needs.

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