Associate Field Manager - Call Center
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GiveDirectly is seeking an Associate Field Manager for a fixed-term, full-time position in Kilifi. The role manages call-center agents through KPI oversight, quality assurance, coaching, and people management, and includes periodic field visits to Kitui.
- Fixed-term, full-time position in Kilifi.
- Manages agent KPIs, weekly huddles, and performance improvement plans.
- Reviews at least four calls per agent each week and tracks QA trends.
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GiveDirectly is seeking an Associate Field Manager for a fixed-term, full-time position in Kilifi. The role manages call-center agents through KPI oversight, quality assurance, coaching, and people management, and includes periodic field visits to Kitui.
- Fixed-term, full-time position in Kilifi.
- Manages agent KPIs, weekly huddles, and performance improvement plans.
- Reviews at least four calls per agent each week and tracks QA trends.
- Provides at least 30 minutes of coaching per agent weekly.
- Includes periodic in-person field visits to Kitui.
- Requires three years of experience and a BA/BSc/HND qualification.
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Associate Field Manager - Call Center (Fixed Term Contract)
Job Type: Contract
,
Full Time
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience
3 years
Location: Kilifi
Job Field: Customer Care, Success and Service
Key Accountabilities
Performance Management
Conduct weekly 1:1 check-ins with all assigned agents, reviewing performance against team KPIs and, where relevant, in-person follow-up outcomes.
Lead weekly team huddles covering performance trends, blockers, and updates
Own team-level KPIs (Agent Utilization, Speed of Cash, Positive Recipient Experience, and any additional KPIs defined by the Call Center Manager)
Manage Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) end-to-end, including documentation and follow-through
Quality Assurance
Review a minimum of 4 recorded or side-by-side outbound calls per agent per week against the team's QA rubric
Periodically accompany agents on in-person field visits in Kitui to assess the quality of in-person follow-up and eligibility determination
Score calls and field visits consistently, and document QA feedback in an auditable format
Identify recurring quality gaps and design targeted coaching or refresher training to address them
Calibrate QA scoring periodically with the Call Center Manager or peer Team Leads to ensure consistency across teams
Track QA score trends over time per agent and flag agents needing additional support before performance drops significantly
People Management
Conduct at least 30 minutes of coaching per agent per week, grounded in specific call or case examples, separate from performance review and focused on skill growth
Support onboarding and integration of any new agents joining the team
Manage team attendance and leave planning, ensuring adequate coverage across remote and field days
Identify and act on opportunities for morale-building (for example recognition, team check-ins, and addressing burnout risk given the mix of remote and field demands)
Maintain healthy team dynamics through proactive conflict resolution
Recognize and reinforce both individual and team wins, not just performance gaps
Act as the first point of support for agent wellbeing concerns, escalating to the Call Center Manager or People team where appropriate
Support agents' growth conversations, even where no formal progression path currently exists, by identifying stretch opportunities within the role
Agent Support & Escalations
Provide real-time floor support for outbound call queries
Handle escalated cases, including deciding whether a recipient needs an in-person visit (for example unreachable recipients, disputed eligibility, or adverse events)
Track and follow through on any case handed off from phone-based follow-up to field visit in Kitui
During field visits, directly observe and coach agents on in-person follow-up quality
Host donors, partners, and leadership during their visits to the Kitui field sites
Build and maintain working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, including field colleagues and partners, and keep them informed of team progress, risks, and escalations
Reporting, Systems & Administration
Plan and manage weekly rosters for the team, factoring in the mostly remote structure and scheduled field visit days
Generate real-time performance reports using Salesforce, Call Center Studio, and Tableau dashboards
Keep trackers (QA logs, coaching logs, case escalations, attendance) accurate and current
Proactively flag systemic issues and recommend adjustments
Deliver monthly or quarterly refresher trainings on new protocols, products, or system updates
Document coaching sessions and PIPs consistently and in an auditable format
Key Competencies and Attributes
Bachelor's degree in social sciences, development studies, community development, public health, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in a call center or customer support environment, including at least 1 year leading, supervising, or coaching a team of agents
Experience in call center work, quality assurance, including scoring calls against a rubric and giving performance feedback
Experience in nonprofit, humanitarian, or development work, or with in-person field follow-up, is an added advantage
Knowledge of Salesforce, CommCare, Call Center Studio, SMS Leopard, Tableau, bulk messaging, and AI Assistant tools is an added advantage.
Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and conflict-management skills
Sound judgment on when a case needs escalation
Willingness to travel regularly to field sites across Magarini Sub County/Kilifi County, including remote areas
Ability to maintain confidentiality on sensitive recipient cases
Genuine people-first instinct, able to balance metrics-driven management with team morale and wellbeing
Fluency in the Giriama language is a
MUST
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