Associate Field Manager – External Relations

• PositionAssociate Field Manager – External Relations
• CompanyGiveDirectly
• LocationUganda (districts not specified)
• Job typeFull Time
• ExperienceSee requirements
• ClosingNo closing date is published on the official posting, so apply early.

GiveDirectly is a nonprofit that sends unconditional cash transfers to people living in poverty and crisis. It operates in Uganda and other countries and uses evidence and technology to deliver and assess its programs. Official organisation website.

The Associate Field Manager will manage GiveDirectly's routine external relations with district and community stakeholders in assigned areas. The role coordinates field engagement, tracks commitments and acceptance, and escalates relationship, compliance, safeguarding and operational risks.

• Build working relationships with district, subcounty, parish, community and coordination stakeholders.
• Explain GiveDirectly's program objectives, targeting, activities, timelines and feedback channels.
• Support inclusive community barazas and represent the organization at routine local meetings.
• Maintain stakeholder registers, engagement plans and action follow-up records.
• Coordinate with field managers to maintain consistent district engagement.
• Monitor community acceptance and emerging security, legal, safeguarding and reputational risks; recommend mitigations and escalate concerns.
• Prepare monthly updates on engagement, commitments, risks and recommended follow-up.
• Coordinate district reporting and document meetings, correspondence and commitments.
• Support district-level compliance and, where assigned, coordinate consent-based recipient stories.

• University degree in a relevant field.
• Experience implementing engagement plans and coordinating work across teams.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with government, community or civil-society stakeholders; development/NGO experience is an advantage.
• Strong written English, organization, follow-through, judgment and discretion.
• Fluency in English; Ugandan local languages are an advantage.
• Commitment to GiveDirectly's values and recipient safeguarding.

Salary and benefits are not stated in the official advert.

Open the official Greenhouse posting and submit an online application using the application form on that page. The posting does not specify required documents or a closing date; it is live with an application form.

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