Associate Field Manager - External Relations

About

GiveDirectly seeks a field-based Associate Field Manager - External Relations to execute routine external relations at district and community level in assigned Ugandan operational areas. The role builds relationships with government, community and coordination stakeholders; communicates programme information; coordinates engagement and reporting; tracks commitments and risks; and escalates sensitive issues. A relevant university degree, engagement and cross-team coordination experience, strong communication and English skills are required. Terms of service: Fixed contract (possibility of extension subject to funding and performance). Duty station: Uganda.

How to apply

Apply online through the official advert page on Greenhouse. Submit a Resume/CV, Cover Letter, copies of academic documents, and information on languages spoken.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day engagement with district stakeholders in assigned areas, building constructive relationships with district political leaders, technical-administrative offices, subcounty and parish officials, community leaders and relevant coordination structures.
• Explain GiveDirectly’s program objectives, eligibility and targeting approach, activities, timelines and feedback channels accurately; support Field teams to plan and deliver inclusive community barazas.
• Maintain a current district stakeholder register and practical engagement plans; track relationship health, agreed actions and follow-up with relevant Field Manager(s) and the Senior Manager External Relations.
• Represent GiveDirectly at routine district and community meetings.
• Coordinate preparation with Field Management and refer senior, sensitive or high-risk engagements to the Senior Manager External Relations.
• Coordinate with Field Managers on agreed local actions and maintain consistent engagement across field teams.
• Flag gaps in local engagement or compliance and agree corrective follow-up with the responsible team.
• Share timely, consistent program updates with district and community stakeholders, and relay relevant questions, concerns and recommendations to GiveDirectly teams.
• Help Field teams understand and follow applicable government guidance, local approvals, reporting requirements and agreed protocols; coordinate with relevant district offices and NGO monitoring structures as appropriate.
• Monitor community acceptance, emerging tensions and external relations risks with Field Management and the Senior Manager External Relations; recommend practical mitigations and promptly escalate security, legal, safeguarding or reputational concerns.
• Oversee the engagements and relationships between the field teams and district focal point persons.
• Provide the Senior Manager External Relations with at least monthly updates on engagement, community acceptance, commitments, risks and recommended follow-up.
• Track district reporting and commitments, coordinate timely submissions with the responsible program teams, and maintain clear records of meetings, correspondence and agreed actions.
• Share material district and community feedback, issues and recommendations with the relevant GiveDirectly teams, and communicate approved responses back to local stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate, accessible district external relations records and stakeholder information, following GiveDirectly’s data protection and information-handling requirements.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field.
• Experience implementing engagement plans and coordinating work across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with government, community or civil-society stakeholders; experience in the development or NGO sector is an advantage.
• Experience working with public-sector or community stakeholders in a field setting is an advantage.
• Clear, respectful oral communication and strong written English for concise updates, meeting records and correspondence; strong organisation and follow-through, including the ability to maintain accurate records and manage competing field priorities.
• Sound judgment, discretion and initiative; able to work constructively in changing field conditions and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Ability to assess local information, identify emerging issues and contribute practical recommendations.
• Resourceful and self-directed, while working collaboratively with Field Management and the External Relations team.
• Fluency in English, spoken and written, is essential; ability to speak local Ugandan languages is an advantage.
• Alignment with GiveDirectly’s values and commitment to safeguarding recipients.