Project Assistant (7 Vacancies)

Nyabihu/Ngororero, RW April 15, 2026 Full Time

Job Title: Project Assistant (7Vacancies)
Department/Group: Implementation
Reporting to: Project Officer
Years of Experience 2+ years
Location: Nyabihu/Ngororero
Travel Required: Up to 90%

About Raising The Village

Raising The Village’s mission is to build and strengthen pathways out of ultra-poverty through an approach guided by data, designed with communities, and scaled by partnerships. We work with last-mile communities to implement solutions that raise incomes, sustain impact, and chart sustainable pathways to possibility within 24 months. To date, we have supported more than two million people in Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, with support from our partners and our team in North America. Find out more about our programs and impact at www.raisingthevillage.org.

Key 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 but not limited to financial literacy and behavior and mindset change, water and health sanitation, village savings and loans associations, agriculture, livestock care and management and health outreaches, etc.
Responsible to implement RTV’s project methodologies with the purpose of increasing household income and reducing extreme poverty as per project designs;
Develop and submit list of required goods and services for project implementation to the procurement and logistics officer;
Responsible to verify goods/inputs prior to distribution;
Conduct project follow-up and provide support and guidance to community groups and individual households to ensure project compliance continuation.
Identify potential risks and issues and provide mitigation measures and recommendations for improvements;
Conduct regular meetings with leadership and community members on performance, participation, and perceptions of RTV based projects.

Government & Community Coordination and Support

Build and maintain strong working relationships with Cell-level government officials (SEDOs and Executive Secretaries) to support day-to-day RTV program activities.
Work closely with community leadership and support structures including Inteko z’abaturage, Incuti z’umuryango, Abajyanama b’Ubuzima, Abajyanama b’Ubuhinzi (farmer promoters), para-social workers, community coaches, technical and village coaches, and other community actors to ensure their active participation in RTV programs.
Mobilize households and communities for trainings, meetings, and program activities to promote clear understanding, strong participation, and adoption of RTV program components.
Assist in delivering trainings to community and cell-level actors on RTV program methodology, M&E processes, technology use, and field protocols, under the guidance of the Project Officer or Project Manager.
Provide on-the-job support and follow-up to community and government actors during implementation to help address challenges and encourage consistent participation.
Promote positive collaboration and trust between RTV staff, government officials, and community structures to strengthen community ownership and contribute to sustainable program impact.

Reporting and Administration

Develop and manage work plans;
Complete field reporting on a weekly basis and provide support with information sharing for donor reporting and proposal writing as might be required;
Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings as well as cluster team meetings to highlight issues and success and outline next steps;
Complete weekly financial request, submissions and accountabilities to the Senior Project Officer;
Take photographs and share them for data repository.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Support field monitoring activities such as attendance tracking, basic data collection, household follow-ups, and reporting using

RTV tools and systems

Providing feedback and recommendations to the Project Officer and Senior Project Officer, and the program team to improve RTV’s way of work;
Provide suggestions to management on potential activities that need to be redone, reviewed or introduced to ensure sustainability of RTV projects, methodologies and improvement in the lives of community members.

Note: Other requirements might be required by their direct supervisor and/or management.

Skills and Qualifications
Technical and Administrative Skills:

Strong training & facilitation skills;
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written English;
Fluent in local languages where RTV works;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs i.e. Word and Excel
Understanding of Community Based Development Principles
Organizes work effectively while remaining aware of changing priorities and deadlines;
Able to work independently to accomplish tasks, but also as part of a team to achieve mutual goals and objectives;
Able to think outside of the box to provide plausible solutions to issues and challenges;
Strong work ethic, flexible, and able to build relationships with various stakeholders most notably colleagues, and community members;
Able to keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced and challenging environment;
Energetic and physically able to hike high to hike high terrain;
Able to travel approximately 90% of time;
Ability to ride a motorbike with a valid Rwandan rider’s permit and demonstrated experience navigating remote, rural and hilly terrain (mandatory)

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Social Work, Humanities, Community Development, or related field of study
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture is preferred but not required
Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience at the village level
Demonstrated experience working with and coordinating local government institutions and officials, particularly at Sector and Cell levels (mandatory)

Raising The Village is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We highly encourage women candidates to apply.