Project Assistants (4 Positions) at Raising The Village (RTV)

Project Assistants (4 Positions) at Raising The Village (RTV) | AJIRA YAKO

Project Assistants (4 Positions) at Raising The Village (RTV)

Full Time

Tanzania

March 24, 2026

Coordinator

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Project Assistants (4 Positions) at Raising The Village (RTV)

Job Title: Project Assistants (4 vacancies)

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Department/Group: Implementation

Reporting To: Project Officer

Years of Experience: 2+ Years

Location: Tanzania – Kyerwa

Travel Required: 80%

Languages:Kiswahili

About Raising The Village

At Raising The Village (RTV), we are dedicated to eradicating ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. As a dynamic, rapidly growing international development organization, we’ve assembled a team of over 350+ passionate individuals in Uganda, Rwanda, and DRC, alongside an additional 10+ professionals in North America. Together, we are committed to elevating communities out of ultra-poverty by implementing innovative solutions and leveraging advanced data analytics to drive impact.

To date, our holistic approach has positively impacted over 1,000,000 lives since 2012, and we’re poised to achieve even greater milestones, aiming to assist 1 million individuals annually by 2027. Our growth and success are fueled by the invaluable support of global partners who share our vision of sustainable change. Learn more about our impactful programs at

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Project Management

Ensure government officials’ and field-based champions/monitors’ work plans align with approved project designs and are implemented accordingly

Support ongoing management of work plans across assigned clusters

Escalate issues requiring additional guidance or support to the Project Officer

Conduct a minimum of four (4) field visits per week to oversee, verify, and support implementation activities.

Support the Project Officer with workload management and co-implementation of assigned initiatives

2. Government-Led Implementation Oversight

Support ward and village officials to execute RTV-aligned training, coaching, and follow-up activities in line with agreed Terms of Reference

Verify that government-led frontline delivery adheres to RTV technical standards and protocols

Serve as the first point of escalation for execution challenges in government-led clusters

Support operationalization of MoUs and role clarity at district and ward levels 3. Reporting and Coordination

Review field reports, work plans, and action plans for quality, completeness, and timeliness

Identify implementation risks and propose practical mitigation measures

Contribute accurate and timely inputs to weekly, monthly, and donor reports

Document lessons learned and participate in learning reviews, after-action reviews, and reflection sessions

4. Supervision, Coaching & Team Leadership

Conduct weekly cluster review meetings and provide structured feedback and coaching

Provide day-to-day guidance to Government officials and government extension workers

Facilitate refresher training on RTV methodologies and implementation standards

Provide mentorship and coaching to field-based champions / Monitors, district technical teams, and colleagues as required

5. Administration and Compliance

Support the Project Officer with project-specific administrative tasks as required

Ensure compliance with RTV policies, safeguarding standards, and code of conduct

Support information sharing for donor reporting and internal coordination

Any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Note: Additional duties may be assigned by the direct supervisor or management. Required

Qualifications

Technical and Administrative Skills:

Strong verbal and written English and Kiswahili; knowledge of local dialects (kinyambo and Kihaya) is an advantage

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Strong organizational, facilitation, and leadership skills with attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks in dynamic environments

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in teams

High integrity, reliability, and strong work ethic

Positive attitude in fast-paced and challenging field settings

Physically able to work in rural and high-terrain environments

Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time

Ability to ride a motorbike in remote settings.

Education and Experience

Our work begins where the road ends

University Degree in Community Development, Project Management, Project Planning, Development, Development Studies, Social Work, and Social Administration, or related fields

A minimum of three (2) years of work experience in community development programs, project management, facilitation, and leadership, or related field

Proven experience working at the village or community level

Raising The Village is committed to Equity and Inclusion in the workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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