Priority Application deadline: May 15, 2026

Contract Type: This position is a one-year contract with the possibility of renewal or extension depending on evolving org needs.

Location: This role is fully remote but must overlap with NY timezone by at least 2 hours. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas in the U.S. or U.K. at this time. We have a strong preference for candidates based in one of our Africa countries of operation (Kenya, DRC, Malawi, Mozambique, Uganda, Rwanda, Liberia).

About this role

GiveDirectly is hiring two exceptional Coordinators to join our growing People Team. If you’re passionate about building world-class employee experiences and want to be part of a mission-driven organization that cares for its people, this is the role for you.

As a Coordinator, you’ll play a critical role in enabling our People function to scale its impact. Whether you're supporting the end-to-end hiring process, or ensuring smooth and consistent People Operations for our global team, your work will directly contribute to making GiveDirectly an outstanding place to work.

Please Note: While we love career changers and non-traditional backgrounds across many of our roles, this particular opening requires prior direct recruitment experience. We unfortunately aren't able to consider applications from candidates who haven't worked in recruitment before. If that's you, we'd still love for you to keep an eye on our careers page for future openings!

Reporting lines:

• The Global Recruitment Coordinators will report to the Recruitment Manager

Level:  Global Coordinator

Travel Requirement: Must be able to travel ~1-2 times per year to one of our countries of operation for team retreats or field visits

The Recruitment Coordinator will:

• Find top talent: Proactively source, attract, and engage a diverse, high-quality candidate pipeline, internally and externally, and convince them to join the team
• Review CVs, conduct interviews, and coordinate schedules: Serve as the face of the organization as candidates' first point of contact, providing a seamless and supportive hiring experience
• Operationalize a streamlined, first-class talent acquisition process: Build and continuously improve the talent acquisition process, including providing high quality support and communications to both candidates and hiring teams
• Field and quickly close support tickets: Respond to all inbound inquiries, requests, and complaints via the People Team Ticketing System regarding recruitment requests, meeting SLAs
• Contribute to recruiting initiatives focused on equity, process improvement, and team enablement

You'll be a top candidate for this role if you bring:

• Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly Values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates who have personal or professional experience in the low-income and/or historically marginalized communities that we serve. We have a strong preference for candidates based in our countries of operation. 
• At least 3 years of direct recruitment experience, including meaningful exposure to sourcing and a genuine passion for candidate experience. 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple processes and stakeholders simultaneously
• Clear communication — both written and verbal — with internal teams and external stakeholders (e.g. candidates)
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and adjusting to rapidly changing priorities
• Customer service orientation and extremely high follow-through
• Strong attention to detail and a systems-oriented mindset
• Discretion in handling sensitive and confidential employee information
• A process improvement mindset and a willingness to suggest and test new approaches

Language requirement

• Candidates must be fluent in English
• Strong preference for professional fluency in French

Compensation

At GiveDirectly, we strive to pay our employees generously and equitably. We use an accredited third party salary aggregator to calculate what we believe to be competitive pay based on role, location, and cost of living. We also have a no-negotiation policy to ensure we are paying staff equitably across roles. Read more about our compensation philosophy here.

Unless otherwise noted, the benefits stipend may be used to cover benefits or taken as additional taxable income.

Kenya

• Base Salary: $30,000
• Bonus at Target Performance: 10% (~$3,000 with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization’s current performance multiplier, this amount would be $3,510)
• Estimated Total Compensation at Target: $33,000

This role is fully remote, so if you are not based in Kenya, we will share an estimated salary benchmark for the country you are based in during the hiring process.

Why work at GiveDirectly?

At GiveDirectly, we work to ensure that you have everything you need to excel in your role and on your team, including:

• A supportive team that works hard and cares hard
• A robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country)
• Flexible paid time off that staff is encouraged to take
• Allowances for desk set-up and learning and development

 #LI-REMOTE

Job Title: Communications & Learning Specialist
Location: Kabarole with travel within districts of operation
Reports to: ASTYE Program Lead

Application Deadline: 14th May 2026

Program Background

The Agrifood System Transformation for Youth Employment (ASTYE) Uganda program

ASTYE is a 5-year transformative initiative designed to enable dignified and fulfilling work opportunities primarily for financially disadvantaged young women, refugees, and vulnerable groups by addressing structural barriers in Uganda's Agrifood system. Aligned with Uganda’s Vision 2040, the National Development Plan and Government of Uganda Agriculture Value Chain Development Strategy, the program will contribute to national efforts toward poverty alleviation, economic growth, as well food and nutrition security. Additionally, ASTYE is part of the Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works strategy in Uganda, which aims to empower 4.3 million young Ugandans, particularly young women, by addressing structural barriers to employment and providing them with the skills and resources to succeed.

Specifically, GOAL will implement component one to reach 500,000 financially disadvantaged young people, with 456,000 transiting into work and 336,000 securing dignified and fulfilling work. As the program is young women-centric, 80% of the total outreach target will be young women within Uganda's agrifood ecosystem. Furthermore, 5% of the total youth in work target will be refugees, and another 5% will be people with disabilities.

Job summary

The Communications and Learning Specialist will be in charge of Communications and learning, conducting learning, accountability, documentation and disseminating learnings. The Communications and Learning Specialist is expected to play an important role in providing leadership in the development and implementation of the Communications and Learning strategy for the ASTYE program. The role entails carrying out communication activities, Learning, accountability and ensuring quality of communication and Learning materials produced that informs and contributes towards influencing and educating partners and stakeholders. The Communications and Learning Specialist will work closely with and review the work of a professional media service provider (s), who will deliver communication products according to contract. The postholder will design leaflets, briefs, press releases, and publications on demand, ad hoc basis.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Essential

• Postgraduate diploma in a related field
• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication or a related field
• 5 years work experience and at least 3 years of demonstrated experience in Communication component of a donor – funded project, private enterprise or media house.
• Experience with social media, website development and creative design.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders across private sector, government agencies, and academic institutions.

Desirable

• Excellent use of creative design software
• Demonstratable skills in digital community feedback and response mechanism
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize information and present findings clearly.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating fluency in written and spoken English to effectively engage diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize, implement, and deliver high-quality work within tight timelines and with minimal supervision
• Ability to travel up to 50% of time from base.

The key responsibilities of the role will be:

Strategic Communications and Planning

• Develop and implement a program communications strategy and annual workplan aligned with the ASTYE objectives and the GOAL and Mastercard Foundation’s communications strategy and guidelines.
• Maintain a Stakeholder Database for the ASTYE program.
• Ensure all communications outputs are brand-aligned, compliant with the Foundation’s brand guidelines, and reflect program values and positioning.
• Keep the Crisis and Reputational Risk Mitigation Plan updated, with clear incident reporting protocols, escalation steps, and holding statements.
• Lead the MEAL and Programme teams, liaising with the funding partner and Technical Advisors and others to convert data/workshop notes/interviews/complex technical documents into well-written and engaging content suitable for a range of audiences.
• Coordinate with ASYTE Leadership team, MEAL and Programme teams and solicit input into regular internal and external communication outputs
• Provide training and capacity building to Programme staff as needed on development/production of content for communication materials
• Produce high-quality Learning and communication materials such as learning briefs, case studies, success/challenge stories, newsletters, blogs, photo journals and videos reflective of all GU programme areas
• Produce quarterly ASYTE Project message sheets and share with Funding partner, GOAL HQ and ASYTE senior leadership.
• Act as an information bridge between the Communications Team in ASYTE project, GOAL and Funding partner
• Serve as the focal point for information requests on programmatic learning;
• Review, adapt and edit resources in coordination with relevant colleagues and stakeholders (e.g. Programmes, MEAL, HR, others) to respond to requests for information from a range of partners and funding partner
• Support the implementation of a ASYTE social media plan, with regular updates to GOAL Uganda and Funding partner’s social media platforms
• Manage communication material supplies and replenishment

Content Development and Impact Storytelling

• Capture and amplify youth voices through multimedia formats (written, video, digital) that demonstrate the impact of the program and inline with the GOAL and Mastercard Foundation’s guidelines.
• Document and package impact stories showing changes in livelihood outcomes, opportunities for young people, and institutional strengthening.
• Develop communication materials (briefs, brochures, fact sheets, presentations, infographics, newsletters, digital content) tailored to stakeholder needs.
• Ensure all communications reflect evidence from program M&E data, translating insights into accessible and compelling formats.

Media and Digital Engagement

• Develop a media engagement strategy for the ASTYE program.
• Lead digital campaigns and social media content to drive awareness and uptake of the program by young people.
• Draft and disseminate media releases, op-eds, and feature articles in consultation with program leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, media outlets, and digital influencers to ensure accurate and positive coverage for the program.
• Manage the program’s digital platforms (website, social media, newsletters) and monitor analytics to optimize engagement and reach.

Stakeholder Communication and Coordination

• Provide tailored, timely, and accurate communication updates to stakeholders (youth, government and Private Sector Actors, Civil Society Organizations, implementing partners, Mastercard Foundation, GOAL global team, and other financiers).
• Coordinate with internal teams (Project Manager, M&E, Gender Specialist, Finance, HR) to ensure consistency and accuracy in communications.
• Support events, learning workshops, training sessions, and program convenings by developing media kits, talking points, and branded materials, etc.
• Serve as focal point for communications with government bodies and strategic partners.

Monitoring, Learning, and Reporting

• Monitor, evaluate, and report on the effectiveness of communications activities against agreed indicators (reach, engagement, uptake, partner feedback, etc.).
• Incorporate learnings into evolving communication strategies to strengthen impact and improve delivery.
• Produce quarterly and annual communications reports that feed into program, GOAL and, Mastercard Foundation reporting requirements.
• Support the MEAL Coordinator and Program Leads to develop and apply learning documentation guidelines, tools, and templates.
• Ensure systematic documentation of lessons learned, best practices, innovations, and adaptations across ASTYE interventions.
• Facilitate integration of learning into program design, policy development, and decision-making processes.
• Act as focal point for development and dissemination of organisational learning resources.
• Collaborate with MEAL and Communications teams to apply standardized learning tools and reporting frameworks.
• Explore and promote innovative approaches and digital tools for learning capture, analysis, and dissemination.

Accountability

• Lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive accountability framework aligned with humanitarian principles and organizational policies and GOAL’s strategies and priorities.
• Lead the establishment of community feedback mechanisms (CFMs) to empower communities in expressing their concerns and suggestions.
• Facilitate consultations with affected communities to understand their needs, expectations, and feedback on responses.
• Collaborate with program teams to ensure community voices are integrated into program design and implementation.
• Develop and deliver capacity building training for ASYTE staff, partners to ensure accountability standards, tools, and best practices are well taken and implemented.
• Coordinate with the MERL Officers to establish and apply robust monitoring systems to effectively track CFMs from all ASYTE operation areas.
• Regularly analyze, consolidate and share CFM data with leadership, funding partner and partners to ensure community feedback is timely acted upon, and reports are timely shared with all responsible.
•       Manage ASYTE’s hotline and use the information to meaningfully collect, synthesize and monitor feedback working in collaboration with the program team and ASYTE’s leadership.
•         Undertake regular field visits to identify best practices and provide supportive supervision to all area offices and their programs focusing on accountability and learning.

General Terms and Conditions

At GOAL we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please just contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@ug.goal.ie

GOAL Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We foster an inclusive culture where all voices are heard and valued. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling GOAL’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. GOAL does not discriminate against any employee on the basis of sex, race, color, ethnic background, tribe, birth, creed or religion or social or economic standing, political opinion, disability.

Code of Conduct and Accountability within GOAL

GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has values and behaviours framework which defines our code of conduct. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability.

• Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, Code of Conduct, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols.
• Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.
• Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

Safeguarding

Children and vulnerable adults a must be safeguarded to the maximum extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury, and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

GOAL 

Established in 1977, GOAL is an international humanitarian agency and works with the most vulnerable communities to help them respond to and overcome humanitarian crises, and to assist those facing poverty and exclusion achieve greater resilience and well-being. GOAL envisions a world beyond humanitarian crises where poverty no longer exists, where vulnerable communities exposed to shocks and stresses are resilient, where barriers to well-being are removed and where everyone has equal rights and opportunities. 

General Description of the Country Programme 

First operational in Uganda in 1979, the current GOAL Uganda country programme focuses on Health, (including WASH, Health Accountability and Nutrition); and a market-based systems approach to improving agricultural livelihoods and WASH. GOAL Uganda mainstreams gender, child protection, social behavior changes and resilience strategies across all programming. GOAL uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with national and international civil society organizations, local government, the private sector and communities to give effect to our mission.  

GOAL Uganda has a skilled team of over 110 personnel and has a head office in Kampala and field offices in 7 locations across Northern, Southwestern and Eastern regions of Uganda.  GOAL Uganda’s donors include the Mastercard Foundation, charity: water, Irish Aid, The Kingdom of Netherland Embassy in Uganda (EKN) and other private donors.  

Interested applicants who meet the requirements should apply through the link with at least 3 professional referees (current or former Line Manager) from the last three employers and daytime contact number by 14th May 2026.

Job Title: Associate Field Manager - Internal Audit

Location: Kaliro District, Uganda

Reports to: Field Manager, Internal Audit 

Overview: 

The Associate Field Manager - Internal Audit will play a central role in ensuring that GiveDirectly delivers a gold-standard product to donors and recipients. The Associate Field Manager will manage the Internal Audit Field Officers (IA FOs) based in the field. The Associate Field Manager will serve as the key “eyes and ears” resource on the ground for the Internal Audit Field Manager (IA FM) and Programs Manager (IA PM). He/She will be responsible for regularly synthesizing updates on team performance as well as field successes and challenges. The role will reward exceptional personnel management, organizational skills, high-quality judgement on operational challenges, and a strong commitment towards driving both team and individual productivity and quality.

Responsibilities:

1. Tracking IA FOs productivity & quality of deliverables, including reviewing operational reports, and discussing team and individual performance with the IA FM and PM.
2. Identifying opportunities for risk mitigation and keeping the IA FM informed of the required key process improvements.
3. Coaching FOs on challenges that come up in the field. Providing additional case-specific input as requested by FOs. Exercising judgment and escalating recurring issues or questions to IA FM to align on approach.
4. Shadowing staff in order to identify areas for improvement and professional development, particularly during staff training.
5. Developing daily work plans and leading the execution, as well as submitting and managing the expense requests of the field team incurred thereof.
6. Lead in examining the quality of Field team data against set GD data quality standards and reporting any cases of inconsistency.
7. Reporting any identified cases of fraud and bribery by GD staff and or recipient(s).
   

Qualifications

• Bachelors' Degree in Relevant Field.
• Work experience in Monitoring and Evaluation will be an added advantage.  
• Fluency in Lulamogi and Lugwere.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Exceptional leadership ability with demonstrated success in motivating and developing junior staff.
• Exceptional ability to solve complex operational challenges in the field and ability to work in Excel.
• Alignment with GiveDirectly’s core values and commitment to advancing GD’s mission.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and team-player mentality.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly independent and self-directed manner, while effectively communicating upwardly about gaps and risks.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills and the ability to represent the organization effectively to external parties.

This is a field based role role on a temporary project (5 months) and applications for this role will be processed on a rolling basis.

Job Title: Field Officer - Internal Audit

Location: Kaliro District, Uganda

Reports to: Associate Field Manager - Internal Audit

About GiveDirectly

GiveDirectly (GD) provides cash grants directly to people living in extreme poverty. GD has raised over $800M since launching in 2011, delivered cash to more than 1.2 million recipients, and launched offices in 11 countries. We’re continuing expansion across the Global South. Over the past decade, GD has also supported large-scale, experimental research, expanding the evidence that cash has a positive short and long-term impact on  recipients. As a result, GD has been celebrated as one of the most innovative non-profit companies by Fast Company, while the growing cash transfer movement (and GD’s leading role within it) has been featured in the New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Foreign Affairs, and The Economist.

Across our global offices, our culture is candid, analytical, non-hierarchical, and agile. We work alongside 750+ individuals who come from 21 different countries and speak 69 different languages. Team members at GiveDirectly attest that diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just buzzwords, but a fundamental part of our culture and values. We actively seek to recruit individuals from the communities we serve, and use DEI as a lens in our hiring practices, programs, and initiatives. Our goal is to maintain a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and feel valued and respected for who they are. We continue to grapple with balancing inclusivity of all cultures and experiences while maintaining cohesion in our values. While there is much that we are still learning, we take care of one another, have fun, as well as provide flexible working hours wherever possible. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Role Overview
Field Officer - Internal Audit
The Field Officer - Internal Audit will play a critical day-to-day role in delivering GiveDirectly’s gold-standard cash transfer product to donors and 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:
1. Assess our field processes and recommend any corrections and improvements as and where seen.
2. Measure the quality of Field Officer data against set data quality standards and report any cases of inconsistency.
3. Assess our field team’s compliance with GD field processes and policies.
4. Identify and report key risks associated with GD’s program in the community.
5. Report any cases of fraud and bribery by GD staff and or recipient(s).
6. Examine local stakeholder’s assessment of GD’s program within their community.

Desired Attributes

• Language requirement: Lulamogi (mandatory) and Lugwere
• Possess at minimum a bachelors degree in relevant fields
• Previous working experience in the field with preference to disadvantaged communities (2 years minimum).
• Ability to audit recipient surveys and associated processes.
• Some Monitoring and Evaluation Experience
• Good computer and mobile device data entry and assessment ability or experience
• Critical thinking ability and good judgment in resolving operational glitches
• Particularly skilled with interpersonal skills with high honesty, and integrity.
• Strong interest in the mission of GiveDirectly and commitment to advancing GiveDirectly’s 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.

This is a field based role role on a temporary project (5 months) and applications for this role will be processed on a rolling basis.

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.

About the Role

As the Commercial Lead, you will design and execute our commercial vision in Uganda. You will bridge the gap between high-level strategy and rural execution, overseeing a diverse portfolio that includes both market access for cash crops (like Coffee and Macadamia) and oversight of our rural retail operations (input sales). This is a high-impact role where you will own the full P&L, lead vertical integration efforts, and design the systems that connect thousands of farmers to global markets.

Responsibilities

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

Experience & Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Agricultural Economics, Marketing, or a related field.
• Professional Experience: 5+ years of experience in business development, market access, or commercial strategy.
• Value Chain Expertise: Deep understanding of agricultural value chains; experience with Coffee or Macadamia is strongly preferred.

Relevant skills

• Commercial & Strategic Acumen: Demonstrated ability to develop commercial strategies and identify significant revenue generation as well as impact opportunities in the agricultural sector for both farmers and the organisation
• Innovation Pipeline Management: Proven capability in prioritising, designing, running, and scaling commercial pilots in a logical and evidence-based sequence.
• Financial & Risk Modeling: Strong proficiency in financial modeling and budget management.
• Supply Chain & Logistical Execution: Proven capability in overseeing partner negotiations, aggregation logistics, quality control, last-mile distribution, and ensuring products meet buyer standards or export regulations.
• Project & Performance Management: Track record of setting and reviewing KPIs, managing complex multi-workstream projects, and driving accountability for results.
• Partnership Management: Demonstrated success in identifying, developing, and managing commercial partnerships with buyers, processors, and distributors.
• Stakeholder Influence: Ability to represent the department at senior levels and secure buy-in from cross-functional teams, including Field Operations and Government Relations.
• People Leadership: Experience coaching senior staff and building a results-oriented, collaborative team culture.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Jinja, Uganda

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Eligibility

One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.

Application Deadline

08 July 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis, which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

About this job

As In-Country Operations Manager you will be accountable for shaping and implementing the strategic roadmap for our key strategic partnerships for JUMO by utilising existing local market knowledge, operational execution and building strong relationships internally and externally. You will report to the Regional Manager // East Africa, with a focus primarily on Southern African & East African operations.

You will

• Be responsible for operational targets: Support product performance objectives by contributing recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; initiating productivity improvements, quality checks; resolving problems; identifying trends; determining system improvements; and implementing change.
• Take accountability for relationship management: Sustain rapport with designated stakeholder groups by making regular visits; exploring specific needs; resolving challenges and anticipating new opportunities.
• Be actively engaged: Pro-actively seek inputs and stimulate discussions with teams responsible for Portfolio Management, Product, Marketing, Customer Insights, Data Science, Finance, Capabilities and Customer Operations to resolve potential problems and identify opportunities.
• Own project management and coordination: Take personal accountability in proactively planning and executing new and existing projects and operational activities including but not limited to operational compliance.
• Manage reporting and governance: Provide real-time, robust, reliable, insightful business information and support preparation for partner SteerCo engagements.
• Ensure a clear grasp on any regulatory changes within the ecosystem that will affect our operations in-country.

You will need

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Economics , Accounting or similar.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role in Financial Services, Technology, Telecom, FMCGs, FINTECH.
• Spoken and written fluency in English.
• Experience in project management.
• Previous high level and sophisticated relationship management experience across various senior and other levels in an organization.
• A very good understanding and experience of financial products and performance, including credit risk, dynamics of lending, saving and some insurance.
• Experience in negotiating with major counter-party to achieve and facilitate a given strategy.
• Experience leading a team. 
• Prior experience with mobile financial services.
• Excellent time management, planning and organizational skills.
• To be an exceptional communicator, with effective listening skills, intelligent and articulate with strong written and verbal skills. 
• To have a confident personality with strong presentation ability.
• The ability to work to tight deadlines, multi-task, prioritize and handle a diverse workload.
• To be decisive, detail orientated, enthusiastic, problem solver.
• The ability to work in a fast paced ever changing environment.

Bonus if you have

• An MBA (added advantage).

We ask a lot of each other at JUMO, but we give a lot too. 

You will love

• Collaborating with smart, engaging people in an inspiring work environment.
• Working for impact.
• Growing and learning continuously, with loads of encouragement and support.
• Boldly taking risks as we navigate new challenges.
• Flexible work practices enabling your best delivery.
• Being autonomous and empowered to lead.

Remote First

You will be based in South Africa or Uganda. We operate a remote first working approach where working remotely is our default way of working. We have co-working spaces available in Cape Town and Kampala, for collaboration and connection and for the use of those who value and want to work out of an office. You have flexibility where to work from, as long as you have access to a reliable connection and are set up to work remotely.

Diversity and Inclusion

At JUMO, we believe that diversity strengthens our teams and we strive in our recruitment process to create an environment where people from every background can collaborate and prosper and be themselves. 

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.

Our Uganda program, founded in 2016, serves approximately 27,000 farmers. We offer bespoke training to coffee farmers to help them improve their yields, and distribute a range of different tree species through local nurseries situated close to farmers. Our team in Uganda is headquartered in Jinja, close to the districts we serve, and supported by a small presence in Kampala. To learn more about our work, look at our Uganda program blog

About the Role

As the MEL Project Specialist, you will report to the Global MEL Manager and collaboratively design and implement study designs. You will oversee data collection, cleaning, and analysis using tools such as CommCare, Google Sheets, STATA and R, ensuring accurate and actionable insights. Additionally, you will manage other department staff, track project progress, and oversee department expenditures. Your success is demonstrated through effective project execution, leadership in process improvements, and contributing to staff development within the MEL department.

Responsibilities

• Draft study designs, evaluation strategies, and implementation plans.
• Clean and analyze data using STATA or R, develop new and update existing analysis plans, and produce summary statistics and regressions with manager oversight.
• Select survey participants by calculating sample size and defining selection processes.
• Prepare survey respondent lists and revise questionnaires for field readiness, ensuring data collection quality.
• Manage project-specific dashboards, update dashboards, track task progress, and provide oversight to junior staff.
• Propose improvements, scope out solutions to complex challenges, and implement them.
• Produce survey reports, summarizing findings and proposing actionable recommendations.
• Represent the department within the Uganda program, participate in Global Impact discussions, and other relevant platforms.
• Manage direct reports (up to Job Level 7), create development and promotion plans, oversee performance evaluations, and facilitate ongoing training and capacity-building activities.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• 3+ years of experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), data analysis, or program evaluation.
• Experience managing medium to high complexity projects with increasing independence.
• Experience managing small to medium teams and overseeing junior staff, with skills in performance evaluations and capacity building.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis using Stata or R and Excel (can perform complex functions) for data cleaning, regressions, and summary statistics.
• Competence in designing study plans, questionnaires, and implementing surveys, including calculating sample sizes and data analysis.
• The ability to produce high-quality reports and manage project dashboards.
• Experience in budget tracking, expenditure reporting, and asset management.
• Represent the department in meetings and contribute to discussions on relevant platforms.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Jinja, Uganda

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Contract Duration

1 Year Renawable

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Uganda.

Application Deadline

08 June 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.

Our Uganda program, founded in 2014, provides more than 34,000 farmers with quality farm supplies as well as fruit trees like avocados. Our team in Uganda is headquartered in Jinja, close to the districts we serve, and supported by a small presence in Kampala. One Acre Fund works in the eastern region of Uganda, primarily in the districts of Iganga, Jinja, Kamuli, and Buikwe

About the Role

Seeking three results-driven field leaders to coordinate and scale the coffee and agroforestry extension work in a) Central Western Uganda and b) Busoga Region, improving field performance, farmer impact, and revenue through training, input sales, and strong field extension.

Responsibilities

• Drive Growth: Support scouting to expand the geographical scale of our work across multiple sub-counties in Mubende & Kassanda to increase the number of farmers served.

• Support & Coach: Coordinate recruitment, training, and mentorship of extension staff, and support performance management. 

• Execute at Scale: Coordinate field teams to deliver high-quality training for our coffee and agroforestry extension work.

• Operations & Collaboration: Coordinate with the support teams to make sure your field team has everything they need to do their jobs e.g. tools, supplies, training materials, and transport.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• Field-Tested Leadership: Experience managing large, remote teams in rural settings. You know how to motivate people you don't see every day.
• Project Mastery: A track record in agricultural extension or new market expansion.
• Strategic Execution: The ability to balance hands-on field troubleshooting with long-term OKR planning and budgeting.
• Communication: Fluent in translating complex strategies into clear, actionable priorities for field teams.
• Proficient in G-Suite and comfortable using data (G-Sheets) to drive decisions.
• Bachelor's in Development Studies, Rural Development, Agriculture, Social Work & Social Administration, Economics with 2+ years of experience or a Diploma in any of the above fields with 5+ years of experience. 

Nice to have

•  Proven experience in agricultural extension, specifically in translating technical coffee and agroforestry knowledge into farmer-friendly, high-impact training.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Mubende, Uganda - On-Site - 2 positions

Jinja, Uganda - On-Site - 1 position

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Contract Duration

1 Year

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Uganda.

Application Deadline

10 May 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.