About the Role
About the Role
The Field Officer serves as the backbone of GiveDirectly's field operations in Kitui County and is responsible for end-to-end recipient engagement.
The role involves conducting field surveys, supporting recipient enrollment, ensuring high-quality data collection, building community relationships, and contributing to program success.
Field Officers represent GiveDirectly within communities and play a critical role in maintaining trust, transparency, and impact.Key ResponsibilitiesRecipient Engagement and Fieldwork Execution
Key Responsibilities
Conduct high-quality surveys during census, registration, audit, and other enrollment stages.
Clearly explain GiveDirectly programs, processes, and recipient rights.
Support recipients throughout enrollment processes with professionalism and empathy.
Ensure respectful and dignified interactions with community members.
Address recipient concerns and escalate complex issues when necessary.Data Collection and Quality Assurance
Collect accurate data using smartphones or tablets in accordance with survey protocols.
Review and clean submitted data to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Collaborate with field managers to resolve discrepancies and maintain data integrity.
Participate in spot checks, shadowing exercises, and refresher trainings.Program Support and Process Improvement
Assist in piloting new tools, surveys, and operational workflows.
Provide field-based insights on community dynamics, challenges, and emerging risks.
Contribute practical recommendations to improve operational processes.Community Relations and Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain positive relationships with community leaders and local stakeholders.
Support community mobilization and sensitization activities, including public meetings (barazas).
Report community concerns, rumors, and risk indicators promptly.Logistics and Resource Stewardship
Safeguard organizational assets, including mobile devices, field equipment, and recipient phones.
Report equipment damage, loss, or logistical challenges in a timely manner.
Follow established travel, safety, and operational protocols.Content Generation
Identify and document impactful recipient stories for fundraising and communications (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});purposes.
Work with content teams to tailor stories for different audiences and campaigns.
Maintain organized records of collected stories for future use.Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
Fresh graduates from Kitui County are strongly encouraged to apply.
Fluency in Kamba is mandatory.
Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
Ability to engage professionally with community members and local leaders.
Physical fitness and ability to work in challenging field environments.
Strong ethics, honesty, empathy, and integrity.
Ability to handle sensitive recipient information responsibly.
Comfortable working in rural and remote locations.
Proficiency in using smartphones and tablets for digital data collection.Key Competencies
Key Competencies
Community Engagement
Data Collection and Survey Administration
Stakeholder Relations
Problem Solving
Field Operations
Communication Skills
Integrity and Accountability
Teamwork and Collaboration
Content Documentation and Story Collection
Digital Data ManagementIdeal Candidate Profile
Ideal Candidate Profile
Passionate about community development and social impact.
Comfortable interacting with diverse community members.
Detail-oriented and committed to data quality.
Able to work independently while maintaining strong teamwork.