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Raising the Village

Project Assistant

Raising the Village

Uganda Full time Others
Posted: Jun 17, 2026 2 days ago 10 views

Job Description

 
Raising the Village (RTV) – Job Description
About Raising The Village
Raising the Village (RTV) is dedicated to eradicating ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. As a dynamic, rapidly growing international development organization, RTV has assembled a team of over 350+ passionate individuals in Uganda, Rwanda, DRC and Tanzania, alongside an additional 15+ professionals in North America. The organization is committed to elevating communities out of ultra-poverty by implementing innovative solutions and leveraging advanced data analytics to drive impact.
To date, RTV’s holistic approach has positively impacted over 1,000,000 lives since 2012, with ambitions to reach 1 million individuals annually by 2027. This growth is supported by global partners committed to sustainable change. Learn more at www.raisingthevillage.org
Responsibilities
Project Implementation
  • Conduct project design review meetings with respective partner villages and provide feedback as required to update project designs and budgets prior to implementation;
  • Coordinate and co-facilitate training activities including financial literacy, behavior and mindset change, WASH (water and health sanitation), VSLA, agriculture, livestock care and management, and health outreaches;
  • Implement RTV’s project methodologies to increase household income and reduce extreme poverty as per project designs;
  • Develop and submit list of required goods and services for project implementation to procurement and logistics officers;
  • Verify goods/inputs prior to distribution;
  • Conduct project follow-up and provide support and guidance to community groups and households;
  • Identify risks and provide mitigation measures and recommendations;
  • Conduct regular community meetings on performance, participation, and perceptions of RTV programs.
Reporting and Administration
  • Develop and manage work plans;
  • Complete weekly field reporting and support donor reporting and proposal writing;
  • Attend weekly staff and cluster meetings;
  • Submit weekly financial requests and accountabilities;
  • Capture and share photographs for documentation and reporting.
Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Provide feedback to Project Officers and Managers for program improvement;
  • Recommend activities for revision or introduction to improve sustainability and impact;
  • Support continuous improvement of RTV methodologies and community outcomes.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration, Rural Development, or Agriculture;
  • Field experience in community mobilization, livelihood projects, facilitation, and monitoring community-based interventions;
  • 2–3 years’ experience in high-impact donor-funded projects with target-driven performance;
  • Experience with VSLA, financial literacy, and market linkage programs;
  • Male and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Technical and Administrative Skills
  • Strong training and facilitation skills;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication in English;
  • Fluency in relevant local languages (Runyakore/Rukiga, Rufumbira/Kinyarwanda, Rutooro/Runyoro);
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive);
  • Strong understanding of community-based development principles;
  • Ability to work independently and in teams;
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills;
  • Strong work ethic, flexibility, and relationship-building skills;
  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude in fast-paced environments;
  • Physical ability to hike and work in high terrain;
  • Valid motorcycle riding permit and rural fieldwork experience;
  • Willingness to travel 90% of the time;
  • Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment.



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Job Overview

  • Job Type: Full time
  • Experience Level: Intermediate
  • Education Level: Bachelors
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Category: Others
  • Location: Uganda
  • Application: External Website

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