PROJECT ASSISTANT

About Raising The Village

Position Summary

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct project design review meetings with partner villages and provide feedback to improve project plans and budgets before implementation.
• Support implementation of Raising The Village project methodologies and interventions.
• Ensure project activities are delivered according to approved work plans, timelines, and project objectives.
• Assist in the execution of community development initiatives aimed at increasing household income and reducing extreme poverty.
• Coordinate project activities with community stakeholders and local leadership structures.

• Coordinate and co-facilitate community training programs including:
  • Financial Literacy
  • Behaviour and Mindset Change
  • Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
  • Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs)
  • Agriculture Production
  • Livestock Care and Management
  • Health Outreach Programs
• Mobilize community members to participate in project activities.
• Strengthen community ownership and participation in project interventions.
• Support knowledge transfer and capacity building within target communities.

• Prepare and submit lists of required goods and services for project implementation.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of project materials.
• Verify goods, inputs, and materials before distribution to beneficiaries.
• Monitor proper utilization of distributed project resources.

• Conduct regular field visits to monitor project implementation and progress.
• Provide technical support, guidance, and follow-up to community groups and households.
• Ensure project compliance and sustainability of interventions.
• Identify implementation challenges and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor community participation, project performance, and beneficiary engagement.

• Identify potential project risks, challenges, and implementation gaps.
• Recommend mitigation measures and improvement strategies.
• Support timely resolution of field-level issues.
• Contribute innovative ideas for improving project effectiveness and sustainability.

• Conduct regular meetings with:
  • Community Leaders
  • Village Committees
  • Beneficiary Households
  • Local Stakeholders
• Strengthen relationships between RTV and community members.
• Gather feedback from beneficiaries regarding project performance and impact.
• Promote positive community engagement and participation.

• Develop and manage project work plans.
• Prepare and submit weekly field reports.
• Support donor reporting and proposal development by providing field information when required.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and cluster coordination meetings.
• Submit weekly financial requests, accountabilities, and expense reports.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.

• Collect project monitoring data and provide regular feedback to project leadership.
• Support data collection, validation, and reporting activities.
• Document project successes, lessons learned, and best practices.
• Take photographs and maintain visual documentation for project records and reporting.
• Support continuous improvement of RTV methodologies and interventions.
• Recommend activities that require review, redesign, or strengthening to improve sustainability and impact.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Officer, Project Manager, or management team.
• Support organizational goals and community development initiatives.
• Participate in special projects and field assignments as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in community development, project implementation, NGO programming, or related field work.
• Strong training and facilitation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Fluency in Lugisu and other local languages spoken within project areas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of Community-Based Development principles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and field conditions.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 80% of the time.
• Physically fit and able to work in challenging terrain and remote communities.

Core Competencies

• Project Implementation
• Community Development
• Rural Development
• Livelihood Programs
• Poverty Reduction Programming
• Community Mobilization

• Adult Learning Facilitation
• Community Training
• Capacity Building
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Behaviour Change Communication

• Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
• Data Collection
• Field Reporting
• Project Documentation
• Impact Assessment

• Microsoft Office
• Report Writing
• Financial Accountability
• Procurement Support
• Project Coordination

• Communication Skills
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Time Management
• Relationship Building

Application Process