Associate Field Manager - External Relations

About the role

GiveDirectly is hiring an Associate Field Manager for External Relations in Uganda. The role owns and executes GiveDirectly's routine external relations at district and community level, building trusted relationships with district political and administrative leaders, security and NGO coordination structures, subcounty and parish officials, community leaders and recipients. It reports to the Senior Manager External Relations on a fixed contract, with possible extension depending on funding and performance.

Key responsibilities

• Engage daily with district stakeholders, explain program objectives, eligibility and targeting, and support inclusive community barazas
• Maintain a district stakeholder register and engagement plans, tracking relationship health and agreed actions
• Represent GiveDirectly at district and community meetings and flag gaps in engagement or compliance
• Share program updates, relay stakeholder concerns and help field teams follow government guidance and reporting requirements
• Monitor community acceptance and external relations risks, recommending mitigations and escalating security, legal, safeguarding or reputational concerns
• Report at least monthly to the Senior Manager External Relations on engagement, acceptance, commitments and risks
• Track district reporting and commitments, keep records of meetings and correspondence, and support compliance with NGO Bureau and Government of Uganda requirements
• Where assigned, coordinate the collection of recipient stories with informed consent, privacy and safeguarding

Required profile

• University degree in a relevant field
• Experience implementing engagement plans and coordinating work across teams
• Proven ability to build relationships with government, community or civil-society stakeholders; development or NGO experience is an advantage
• Experience with public-sector or community stakeholders in a field setting is an advantage
• Fluency in spoken and written English is essential; speaking local Ugandan languages is an advantage
• Alignment with GiveDirectly's values and commitment to safeguarding recipients

Required skills

• Clear, respectful oral communication and strong written English
• Organisation and follow-through, including maintaining accurate records
• Sound judgment, discretion and initiative in changing field conditions