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Field Officer, Internal Audit

KES900000 - KES1200000 Y GiveDirectly

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About GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly (GD) aims to reshape international giving – and millions of lives – by providing cash grants directly to the world's poorest. The Brookings Institution estimates that $70B of cash transfers would be required to eliminate the poverty gap; the aid sector currently spends $35B each year, much of it on evidence-free interventions. GiveDirectly wants to change that, establishing cash transfers as a benchmark for foreign aid – as the index fund is a benchmark for the financial industry – and in the process accelerating the end of extreme poverty.

GD has raised over $1B ince launching in 2011, delivered cash to more than 1.5 million people in 15 different countries. We've also supported large-scale, experimental research that indicates strong recipient impact of our programs. As a result, GD has been celebrated as one of the most innovative non-profit companies by Fast Company, while the growing cash transfer movement (and GD's leading role within it) have been featured in the New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Foreign Affairs, and The Economist.

Our culture is candid, analytical, agile, and non-hierarchical. Our global team of ~150, and country operations teams of ~650, together come from 21 different countries speaking 69 different languages. From software engineers to seasoned humanitarian workers, former management consultants to public servants, researchers to field operations -- it's an incredible group of people.

Our values are central and deliberately opinionated. We genuinely center the people we serve in our decision making, and strive to build an ambitious, dynamic and high performing environment. We strongly encourage you to read through our values carefully, if they reflect how you like to work and energize you, this could be a great fit.

We work hard to create an environment in which all our team members can thrive, succeed and grow. We support flexibility, take care of each other, have fun, and create professional growth opportunities.

Overview
The Internal Audit Field Officer will play a critical day-to-day role in ensuring that GiveDirectly is able to deliver cash transfers to recipients safely. The Field Officer will be part of the team that is responsible for preventing, detecting, mitigating, and investigating field-based risks for GiveDirectly.

The role will reward high-quality judgment on operational questions and challenges, a strong work ethic, effective communication skills, attention to detail, a strong sense of independence, and a strong commitment to GiveDirectly's mission and model. In essence, the Internal Audit Field Officer will be expected to audit the work of the enrolment team, whose core responsibility is surveying households and enrolling them in our programs.

Due to the sensitive nature of the work done by the internal audit team, we require all in-country internal audit staff to remain firewalled from the rest of the staff. This means operating discretely and independently, with interactions strictly limited to just the colleagues within the same team. The role holder will be expected to carry out day-to-day audit tasks with an absolute level of discretion, impartiality, neutrality, and independence.

Duty Station: Nyatike, Awendo, and Suna West sub-counties
Employment type: Three (3) Months Contract
Key Responsibilities
Recipient engagement (60%):

  • Conduct in-person household visits for all individuals selected for enrollment to check and determine their safety for enrollment, assess vulnerabilities, and flag any pre-enrollment risk indicators to the management for proactive resolution.
  • Directly engage with high-risk recipients to provide them with the necessary support so that they receive their transfers safely
  • Directly engage with recipients to identify any corrections or improvements in field processes that are needed.
  • Investigate and resolve any recipient cases that have been flagged to the Internal Audit team.
  • Identify and escalate key risks associated with GD's programs in the community.

Risk monitoring (30%):

  • Work with the IA AFM to undertake risk monitoring activities within the community
  • Work with the IA AFM to verify the quality and the risk level of the partner data pre-enrollment
  • Measure the quality of data received from the field teams against set data quality standards, reporting any cases of inconsistency.
  • Report any cases of fraud and bribery by GD staff and or recipient(s) that are identified through the appropriate escalation channels.
  • Utilise technology to flag any abnormalities in operation.

Other (10%)

  • Support the IA AFM in the onboarding processes of new team members
  • Assist the IA AFM with hosting visitors to the project location
  • Assist with response to "crisis" events (e.g., refusal spikes, government shutdown, coordinated fraud, etc.)
  • Promote effective team culture by encouraging recognition of positive achievements, planning team events periodically, and other team-building initiatives

Required Qualifications

  • Possess a Degree/Diploma in Public Health, Nursing & Clinical services, Community Health, or other health-related courses.
  • Has at least 2 years of practical experience working with expectant mothers, medical/hospital set up, or community health in a rural setting. Having an M & E or Fraud Investigation experience is an added advantage.
  • Has the ability to audit cash transfer recipients by conducting in-person or virtual surveys and associated processes.
  • Strong language proficiency in English, Swahili, and Luo (Dholuo), both spoken and written.
  • Good computer and mobile device data entry and assessment ability or experience.
  • Possess critical thinking ability and good judgment in resolving operational glitches.
  • Possesses a high-quality problem-solving work ethic.
  • Good time-management skills
  • Strong interest in the mission of GiveDirectly and commitment to advancing GD's distinctive values.
  • Physical fitness and the ability to cope with difficult weather conditions or terrain.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to represent the organization effectively to external parties
  • Have the ability to exercise patience and good judgment in resolving recipient problems.
  • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

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.

Flagging for US applicants:
We invite you to "Know Your Rights" as an applicant.

Commitment to Safeguarding
As a global organization serving some of the world's most vulnerable communities, 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 sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment issues relating to potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.

GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect children, vulnerable adults, and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of "zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH)" and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.

These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we serve, and prevent harm to our recipients.

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Senior Product Manager, Mobile Operator Data

Nairobi, Nairobi GiveDirectly

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About GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly (GD) aims to reshape international giving – and millions of lives – by providing cash grants directly to the world's poorest. The Brookings Institution estimates that $70B of cash transfers would be required to eliminate the poverty gap; the aid sector currently spends $35B each year, much of it on evidence-free interventions. GiveDirectly wants to change that, establishing cash transfers as a benchmark for foreign aid – as the index fund is a benchmark for the financial industry – and in the process accelerating the end of extreme poverty.

GD has raised over $1B ince launching in 2011, delivered cash to more than 1.5 million people in 15 different countries. We've also supported large-scale, experimental research that indicates strong recipient impact of our programs. As a result, GD has been celebrated as one of the most innovative non-profit companies by Fast Company, while the growing cash transfer movement (and GD's leading role within it) have been featured in the New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Foreign Affairs, and The Economist.

Our culture is candid, analytical, agile, and non-hierarchical. Our global team of ~150, and country operations teams of ~650, together come from 21 different countries speaking 69 different languages. From software engineers to seasoned humanitarian workers, former management consultants to public servants, researchers to field operations -- it's an incredible group of people.

Our values are central and deliberately opinionated. We genuinely center the people we serve in our decision making, and strive to build an ambitious, dynamic and high performing environment. We strongly encourage you to read through our values carefully, if they reflect how you like to work and energize you, this could be a great fit.

We work hard to create an environment in which all our team members can thrive, succeed and grow. We support flexibility, take care of each other, have fun, and create professional growth opportunities.

Location:
This role is fully remote but must overlap with an East Africa timezone by at least 3 hours.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas in the U.S. or U.K. at this time.
About This Role
GiveDirectly is seeking a Senior Product Manager, Mobile Operator Data to lead our approach to working with MNO data and provide technical supervision of our collaborations with telecommunications companies and related partners globally. This role will sit within the International Rapid Response Product team and support our mission to deliver cash assistance in crisis situations more rapidly and equitably.

You will drive the design, implementation, and scale-up of systems that use mobile phone data — including call detail records (CDRs), mobile money usage, and cell tower metadata — to identify individuals or communities in need of humanitarian assistance. You'll work at the intersection of technology, data science, and humanitarian aid, enabling faster, more targeted response efforts.

This is an opportunity to build a high-impact recipient identification and enrollment capability that can transform crisis response and directly support people displaced by conflict, natural disasters, and economic shocks.

Reports to:
Senior Product Director, International Rapid Response

Level
: Senior Manager

Travel Requirement:
approximately once per quarter

What You'll Do

  • Lead mobile data program design initiatives: Design and manage end-to-end data analysis approaches using mobile network operator (MNO) data for recipient identification and enrollment, in collaboration with internal teams and external partners
  • Partner with telcos: Serve as GiveDirectly's technical lead in negotiations and collaboration with telecommunications companies to enable access to and use of mobile data for program design.
  • Technical Backstop: Serve as the technical backstop for country teams, vendors and partners to ensure high quality, principled analytic and processing approaches to mobile network operator (MNO) data.
  • Develop and refine data pipelines: Oversee the creation and validation of mobile data processing pipelines to ensure data integrity, privacy compliance, and analytical rigor.
  • Support program operations: Work with country teams and internal and external data science capacity to pilot and implement mobile-data-informed enrollment strategies that improve targeting speed, accuracy, and inclusivity.
  • Ensure ethical use of data: Uphold principles of responsible data use and data minimization in all work, ensuring privacy, consent, and security are upheld.
  • Contribute to strategy and innovation: Identify new opportunities to integrate mobility data into GiveDirectly's humanitarian and cash transfer programming across countries.
  • Build Momentum: Ensure GiverDirectly's experience with mobile data across contexts is advancing a broader goal to create a global capacity to work with mobile network operator (MNO) data wherever relevant.

What You'll Bring

  • 5+ years of experience in a technical or data-focused role, ideally in mobile technology, humanitarian tech, data science, or international development.
  • Extensive experience managing complex partnership relationships and negotiating collaboration frameworks to achieve project outcomes.
  • Experience working with or for mobile network operators and a demonstrated understanding of the MNO business model, incentive structures, and sensitivities.
  • Experience working with or analyzing mobile phone data (e.g. call records, tower data, mobile money).
  • Ability to coordinate the evaluation of machine learning algorithms for appropriate methods, model validation, and fairness metrics and guide model design in collaboration with technical teams.
  • Deep understanding of data privacy and protection principles, particularly in relation to the use of telecommunications and geolocation data in humanitarian settings. Experience applying frameworks such as GDPR, Responsible Data for Children, or Humanitarian Data Ethics standards is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent project management skills,
  • Extensive experience managing partnerships and coordinating across teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to take ownership, learn quickly, and drive complex projects independently.
  • Highly organized, with a strong curiosity and creative approach to solving difficult, real-world data problems.
  • Clear and compelling communicator who can explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Strong alignment with GiveDirectly's values and mission.
  • Language Requirement: English fluency

Preferred

  • Familiarity with GIS tools, Python, R, and/or SQL.
  • Advanced data science degree or commensurate experience with machine learning
  • Experience in humanitarian response, displacement, or poverty alleviation contexts.
  • French language skills.

Compensation
At GiveDirectly, we strive to pay our employees generously and equitably. We use an accredited third party salary aggregator to ensure that staff's
total compensation
package (base compensation + bonus) falls within the 75th percentile of similar roles, at similar organizations. We also have a no negotiation policy to ensure we are paying staff equitably across roles.
Read more about our compensation philosophy
here
.

  • The United States base salary for this role is $129 000.
  • The Kenya base salary for this role is 101,221.

This role is fully remote, so if you are not based in the US or Kenya, we will share an estimated salary benchmark for the country you are based in during the hiring process.

Why work at GiveDirectly?
Role
At GiveDirectly, we work to ensure that you have everything you need to excel in your role and on your team, including:

  • A supportive team that works hard and cares hard
  • A robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country)
  • Flexible paid time off that staff is encouraged to take
  • Allowances for desk set-up and learning and development

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.

Flagging for US applicants:
We invite you to "Know Your Rights" as an applicant.

Commitment to Safeguarding
As a global organization serving some of the world's most vulnerable communities, 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 sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment issues relating to potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.

GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect children, vulnerable adults, and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of "zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH)" and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.

These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we serve, and prevent harm to our recipients.

Want to put your best foot forward on your GiveDirectly application?
Take a look at our Candidate Application Prep Guide

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Finance Manager

Nairobi, Nairobi KES144000 - KES432000 Y GiveDirectly

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About GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly (GD) aims to reshape international giving – and millions of lives – by providing cash grants directly to the world's poorest. The Brookings Institution estimates that $70B of cash transfers would be required to eliminate the poverty gap; the aid sector currently spends $35B each year, much of it on evidence-free interventions. GiveDirectly wants to change that, establishing cash transfers as a benchmark for foreign aid – as the index fund is a benchmark for the financial industry – and in the process accelerating the end of extreme poverty.

GD has raised over $1B ince launching in 2011, delivered cash to more than 1.5 million people in 15 different countries. We've also supported large-scale, experimental research that indicates strong recipient impact of our programs. As a result, GD has been celebrated as one of the most innovative non-profit companies by Fast Company, while the growing cash transfer movement (and GD's leading role within it) have been featured in the New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Foreign Affairs, and The Economist.

Our culture is candid, analytical, agile, and non-hierarchical. Our global team of ~150, and country operations teams of ~650, together come from 21 different countries speaking 69 different languages. From software engineers to seasoned humanitarian workers, former management consultants to public servants, researchers to field operations -- it's an incredible group of people.

Our values are central and deliberately opinionated. We genuinely center the people we serve in our decision making, and strive to build an ambitious, dynamic and high performing environment. We strongly encourage you to read through our values carefully, if they reflect how you like to work and energize you, this could be a great fit.

We work hard to create an environment in which all our team members can thrive, succeed and grow. We support flexibility, take care of each other, have fun, and create professional growth opportunities.

Job Type:
Full-time

Location:
Remote, preferably in Africa (Kenya, Uganda or Malawi)

Reports to:
Treasury and Payments Lead

Level
: Manager

Travel requirement:
3-4 times a year to our countries of operation for team retreats, field visits, or other organisational requirements.

About This Role
The Finance team supports operations in 13 countries, 10 of which are in Africa. As a Manager, Treasury & Payments, you will oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of global treasury and payments operations.

You Will

  • Manage liquidity, foreign exchange, and cash operations across multiple currencies and jurisdictions.
  • Lead the Treasury team and support the Payment team to ensure efficient, secure, and compliant disbursements at scale.
  • Serve as the primary point of escalation for operations and as a backup for the Treasury Director.
  • Build strong relationships with banks, payment providers, and regulators to ensure GiveDirectly remains at the forefront of safe, efficient, and innovative financial practices.
  • Work with payment providers to navigate the regulatory landscape and ensure efficient and economical payment solutions for our operations.

This is a managerial role requiring deep treasury expertise, payment systems knowledge, and operational rigor.
What You'll Do
Treasury - 50% of time and effort

  • Lead implementation and optimization of Treasury Management Systems (TMS), processes, and workflows.
  • Own liquidity planning, global cash flow management, and intercompany funding structures.
  • Execute and monitor FX trades and exposures across currencies (including KES, UGX, RWF, MWK, NGN, LRD, MZN, MAD, GBP, USD, etc.).
  • Strengthen cash reporting and drive a culture of effective liquidity management across countries.
  • Manage banking relationships, account openings/closures, and audit coordination.
  • Lead investment management, execution, and reporting.
  • Provide strategic treasury guidance to our programs.

Payments - 20% of time and effort

  • Support the Payments Manager responsible for payables, allowances, payroll, statutory payments, and petty cash across multiple countries.
  • Manage accounts with banks and mobile money providers, ensuring timely cash forecasting and top-ups.
  • Act as an escalation point for payment requests, ensuring staff safety and compliance.
  • Oversee monthly reconciliations, exception management, and recovery tracking.
  • Drive efficiency through fraud detection, prevention, and automation.
  • Lead process improvements, bank integrations, and system migrations.

Risk / Compliance
- 10% of time and effort

  • Ensure compliance with local and global financial regulations, tax requirements, and audit expectations.
  • Own audit related to treasury and payments, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Manage KYC documentation for banking and payment partners.
  • Own Treasury policies and ensure adherence to other organizational financial policies (Procurement, Petty Cash, Travel & Expense, ABAC, Credit Card, Vehicle)

Process Improvement & Technology- 15% of time and effort

  • Partner with the Tech team to review, upgrade, and automate finance systems.
  • Standardize workflows and improve financial close timelines.
  • Decommission legacy/manual systems and support integration with finance tools.

Program & Stakeholder Support- 5% of time and effort

  • Support country teams in designing efficient and economical payment pathways.
  • Build strong relationships with banks, aggregators, and mobile money providers to ensure smooth cash movements.

What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (required).
  • Advanced qualification (MBA, CPA, CFA, FRM) preferred.
  • 5+ years of professional finance experience, with at least 2+ years in treasury.
  • Proven experience with banking and payment providers, FX, liquidity management, and treasury systems.
  • Strong command of financial systems (e.g., Intacct, QuickBooks, Emburse, Concur, Nexonia).
  • Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets (Google Sheets/Excel).
  • Demonstrated success in process automation, fraud prevention, and financial controls.
  • Fluency in English required; knowledge of French or Portuguese is a plus.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why work at GiveDirectly?
Role
At GiveDirectly, we work to ensure that you have everything you need to excel in your role and on your team, including:

  • A positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement
  • A demonstrated commitment to helping all staff develop and grow
  • A competitive salary, including bonus
  • A robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country)
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Allowances for desk set-up and learning and development

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.

Flagging for US applicants:
We invite you to "Know Your Rights" as an applicant.

Commitment to Safeguarding
As a global organization serving some of the world's most vulnerable communities, 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 sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment issues relating to potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.

GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect children, vulnerable adults, and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of "zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH)" and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.

These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we serve, and prevent harm to our recipients.

Want to put your best foot forward on your GiveDirectly application?
Take a look at our Candidate Application Prep Guide

This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.

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