Field Officer, Internal Audit (Fixed Term Contract)
Responsibilities
Recipient engagement
(60%):
- 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 Internal Audit, Associate Field Manager in undertaking risk
monitoring activities within the community.
- 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.
- Utilize
technology in order to flag any abnormalities in operation.
Other (10%)
- Support
the Internal Audit, Associate Field Manager in onboarding processes of new
team members.
- Assist
the Internal Audit, Associate Field Manager with hosting visitors to the
project location.
- Assist
with response to “crisis” events (e.g. refusal spikes, government
shut-down, coordinated fraud, etc.)
- Promote
effective team culture by encouraging recognition of positive
achievements, planning team events periodically, and other team-building
initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors
degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Development Studies, or
a related field.
- Fresh
graduates from Turkana are highly encouraged to apply.
- MUST be
a resident of Turkana County.
- Proficiency
in Turkana language is a MUST.
- Fluency
in Kiswahili; proficiency in English is preferred.
- Possess
critical thinking ability and good judgment in resolving operational
glitches.
- Possess
high-quality problem solving, work ethic.
- Good
time-management skills.
- Particularly
skilled with interpersonal skills, honesty and high integrity.
- Strong
interest in the mission of GiveDirectly and commitment to
advancing GiveDirectly 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’s challenges.
How To Apply
