Field Manager

Responsibilities

• Campaign Management (20%)
• The FM will be responsible for managing all aspects of ground operations:
• Set and own quantifiable targets like households enrolled and operational efficiency.
• Serve as the organization's engine for continuous improvement of the enrolment process and recipient experience.
• Over time, reduce dependence on senior management and create more leverage for the Program Manager through capacity-building and delegation.
• Vision & Critical Thinking (20%)
• The FM will be expected to be a strong contributor to the overall vision of the country office, engaging with the Program Manager in country problem-solving.
• Conceive, develop and test new protocols and methods prior to overseeing scale up.
• Anticipate areas of risk and create mitigation plans (e.g. coordination on complex research partnership, slow-downs from pilots, etc.).
• People Management (20%)
• The FM will be expected to oversee a performance-oriented culture within your team (your reports and their reports), with all staff receiving feedback and development opportunities to achieve their potential.
• Hire, train and manage field staff.
• Run performance reviews for direct reports and build their capacity to do the same.
• Identify and coach high-potential field staff to grow on a quick promotion trajectory.
• Identify gaps in the org chart and propose solutions to the Program Manager
• Data and Analysis (20%)
• The FM will be expected to be comfortable using data to track performance, and inform decision-making, and to quickly build expertise within GD's standard beneficiary data management and survey tools.
• Support survey creation and updates for new and existing projects
• Guide and support reports on data inquiries, skill development, and data analysis
• Work effectively with GD's global data team (framing needs and expectations, and holding self
• and others accountable to agreed timelines)
• Communication (10%)
• Meet the GD "bar" for online communication responsiveness (slack, email, phone)
• Present effectively to the management team (focusing on key insights, etc.)
• Communicate

Benefits

Additional Information

GiveDirectly has delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty across 15 countries since 2011. We believe cash transfers are one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid, with the research to back it up. Our work has been covered by The Economist , NPR , TED , and The Washington Post . We are one of Time100's Most Influential Companies of 2026. Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We support high ownership and real professional growth. Curious about what it's really like to work here? Read our values and hear from the people who do . If they resonate, this could be a great fit! Role: Field Manager Reports to: Program Manager Location: Field based in one of our field location (Nacala Velha/ Malema/Sofala) Supervises: Associate Field Managers Background GiveDirectly is driving a re-evaluation of the assumptions underlying international philanthropy with a provocative model: we deliver donations directly to the extreme poor and let them decide what to do with them. This approach builds on two converging trends: the rapid spread of electronic last-mile payments solutions in the emerging markets, and the large body of experimental evidence showing that direct transfers are as or more cost-effective at reducing poverty than more traditional, top-down approaches. GiveDirectly's field operations utilize state-of-the-art technology and business processes to deliver transfers securely, efficiently, and transparently. Our unorthodox approach - allowing the poor, and not the donor, to choose where they invest - has prompted debate in the popular press and among policy makers. GiveDirectly has been featured on NPR's This American Life , and in Foreign Affairs , The Economist , and The New York Times . It was named one of the Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Finance by FastCompany , one of the 25 Most Audacious Companies by Inc. , and one of GiveWell's top-rated charities for 4 years running. Position Overview The Field Manager ("FM") will be expected to lead the field based aspects of GD´s projects in Nampula, Mugovolas District. The Field Manager will own the overall enrollment process and follow up activities, including tracking performance of field teams; achieving targets; building a culture of mentorship and professional development; and identifying opportunities for risk mitigation and process improvement. The Field Manager will serve as the key "eyes and ears" resource on the ground for the program manager and will be responsible for regularly synthesizing updates on operational health. The role will reward exceptional personnel management, organizational skills, high-quality judgment on operational challenges, and a strong commitment towards building a scalable and better-leveraged field org. This role will require a physical presence in Mugovolas District.

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