Field officer – internal audit

OVERVIEWGiveDirectly is a global humanitarian organisation that provides direct cash transfers to people living in poverty and crisis. Since 2011, the organisation has delivered more than US$1 billion directly to over two million people across 15 countries.GiveDirectly believes that people living in poverty should have the freedom and dignity to decide how best to improve their lives. Its work is guided by rigorous research, technology, accountability and a commitment to putting recipients first.GiveDirectly invites applications from qualified, analytical and highly responsible individuals for the position of Field Officer – Internal Audit, based in Zomba, Malawi.The successful candidate will support the prevention, detection, mitigation and investigation of field-based risks, ensuring that cash transfers are delivered safely and that enrolment processes meet the organisation's quality and accountability standards.JOB TYPE: Not specified in the advertApplication Deadline: Monday, 9th November 2026Duty Station: Zomba, MalawiPOSITION: FIELD OFFICER – INTERNAL AUDITJOB SUMMARYThe Field Officer – Internal Audit will play an important role in protecting recipients and ensuring the integrity of GiveDirectly's cash transfer programmes.The role will involve auditing household surveys and enrolment processes, engaging directly with recipients, investigating reported cases, monitoring operational risks, verifying partner data and identifying possible fraud or inconsistencies in field activities.DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Recipient Engagement (60%)Engage directly with high-risk recipients and provide the necessary support to ensure they receive their cash transfers safely.Engage with recipients to identify corrections and improvements needed in field processes.Investigate and resolve recipient cases referred to the Internal Audit team.Identify and escalate key risks associated with GiveDirectly's programmes within communities.Exercise patience and sound judgement when addressing recipient concerns and resolving operational challenges.2. Risk Monitoring (30%)Work with the Internal Audit Assistant Field Manager (IA AFM) to undertake risk-monitoring activities within communities.Support the verification of partner data and assess its quality.Measure the quality of data received from field teams against established data quality standards.Identify and report inconsistencies in field data.Report suspected fraud and bribery involving GiveDirectly staff or recipients through the appropriate escalation channels.Use technology to identify and flag operational abnormalities.Audit recipient surveys and associated enrolment processes.3. Other Responsibilities (10%)Support the IA AFM in onboarding new team members.Assist with hosting visitors to project locations.Support responses to crisis events, including refusal spikes, government shutdowns and coordinated fraud.Promote a positive team culture through recognition of achievements, team events and other team-building initiatives.