Rwanda IA Field Officer

About GiveDirectly

What if the most effective way to fight poverty was also the simplest: give people money and trust them to decide what they need?

Since 2011, GiveDirectly has proven that idea at scale. We’ve delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty and crisis across 15 countries, and rigorous research shows the results: healthier kids, stronger businesses, sturdier homes, and more resilient families and local economies. Cash is now widely recognized as one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid.

Our ambition goes beyond our own programs. We want cash to become the benchmark for aid, much as the index fund became the benchmark for investing, so that every aid dollar is held to one question:

is this doing more good than giving the money directly to people living in poverty?

We’re growing fast, and this is a rare and important moment to join.

We expect to hit $1B in revenue in 2026 with significant growth forecast for 2027. At the same time we are building a new technology stack and operating model designed for a roughly 10x change in scale, and we are actively pursuing partnerships with major funders to move even more money in bigger ways, to people who need it.

We are known for our extensive integration of technology into field processes; our quantitative approach to performance measurement; and our commitment to rigorous, independent, experimental evaluation of our impact, with multiple Randomized Control Trials completed and others in progress.

How we work

Our team spans 20+ countries and 69 languages. Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We expect high ownership and give people real responsibility early. Our values are central to how we hire, work, and grow, and they are deliberately opinionated:

Recipients first.

Recipients’ preferences come before those of donors or ourselves.

Team next.

We optimize for organizational success, not individual success.

Be proactively candid.

We say what we believe and share information openly.

Create positive energy.

We aim to be a source of energy for colleagues, not a drain.

Think rigorously; act quickly.

We reason from first principles, then act rather than debate.

Know yourself and grow.

We own our imperfections and seek feedback to grow.

Accept reality. Propose solutions.

We focus on what can change and bring solutions, not just problems.

Be productively ambitious.

We take risks for step-change impact, not incremental progress.

If they describe how you like to work and they energize you, this could be a great fit.

Want to learn more? Read and listen:

• We are one of Time100’s
• Most Influential Companies of 2026, and our work has been covered by
• The Economist, NPR, TED

, and

The Washington Post

. We're now preparing to deliver billions of dollars a year to people in extreme poverty, if funding allows.

Read our CEO's essay on what that will take.

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: Assess our field processes and recommend any corrections and improvements as and where seen.
• Measure the quality of FO data against set data quality standards and report any cases of inconsistency.
• Assess our field team’s compliance with GD field processes and policies.
• Identify and report key risks associated with GD’s program in the community.
• Report any cases of fraud and bribery by GD staff and or recipient(s).
• 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.
• Flagging for US applicants: We invite you to "
• Know Your Rights
• " as an applicant.
• 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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