Program Coordinator – Applied Learning at Raising The Village (RTV)
Job snapshot
Raising The Village (RTV) is hiring a Program Coordinator. The role forms part of the advertised team's day-to-day work. The post is based in Bukoba, Kagera Region, Tanzania (Potential to relocate within Tanzania in coming months).
| Role | Program Coordinator – Applied Learning |
|---|---|
| Employer | Raising The Village (RTV) |
| Location | Bukoba, Kagera Region, Tanzania (Potential to relocate within Tanzania in coming months) |
| Team | Programs (Applied Learning Team) |
| Job type | Full-Time (Tanzanian National Position) |
Raising The Village (RTV) is hiring for its advertised operations.
Role overview
Reporting To: Team Lead, Applied Learning (Direct) | Head of Program Implementation, Tanzania (Dotted Line).
Key responsibilities
- Raising The Village (RTV) is an international development organization dedicated to ending ultra-poverty across Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Working with multi-region teams across East Africa and North America, this position translates complex program designs, pilot insights, and research findings into learner-friendly guides, training manuals, and digital learning tools.
- Key Duties & Responsibilities.
- Iterative Learning & Program Adaptation: Document program design adaptations; co-facilitate periodic program review workshops; analyze field feedback to refine RTV methodologies.
- RTV launched its Tanzania operations in 2026 to scale its comprehensive poverty graduation model with a strong focus on market systems, local commercialization, and government partnerships.
- Field Travel: Up to 60%.
- Staff Capacity Building: Identify field staff learning gaps; design standardized training programs and local-language micro-learning content for digital devices; evaluate learning effectiveness.
- The role focuses heavily on local language translation (English to Kiswahili), qualitative research, knowledge documentation, and capacity building for frontline field staff.
- Operating in Uganda, Rwanda, DRC, and Tanzania, RTV partners with remote rural communities via data-driven, sustainable poverty graduation programs.
- Duty Station: Bukoba, Kagera Region, Tanzania (Potential to relocate inside Tanzania in coming months).
- Position Overview.
- The Program Coordinator - Applied Learning acts as the bridge between data, field implementation, research, and technical knowledge.
- Knowledge Documentation & Management: Capture methodology adaptations, lessons learned, and field best practices into standardized handbooks; ensure version control and maintain quality standards across organizational knowledge bases.
- Translation & Content Localization: Oversee quality control of machine-translated technical guides, training manuals, and WASH/agriculture resources from English to Kiswahili; manage external translation consultants and ToRs.
- Qualitative Research & Field Insights: Design qualitative tools (FGDs, KIIs); conduct qualitative field evaluations in Kiswahili and local dialects; synthesize research insights to inform program design and policy adjustments.
- About Raising The Village (RTV).
Requirements
- Requires 3-4 years of experience in instructional design, qualitative research, or program learning in international development.
- Field Requirements: Willingness to travel up to 60% to remote field locations; ability to ride a motorbike in rough terrain is an added asset.
- Target Applicants: This position is open to Tanzanian nationals. Women, persons with disabilities, and qualified individuals from minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Fraud Alert: Raising The Village does not charge every application or recruitment fees at any stage of the selection process.
- Digital & Technical Skills: High proficiency in MS Office / Microsoft 365.
- Qualitative Research & Facilitation: Proven skill in designing focus group protocols, managing qualitative data, leading cross-departmental workshops, and managing external contractors.
- Knowledge of Kagera region local dialects (Kinyambo or Kihaya) is a strong advantage.
- Education & Experience: University degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Project Management, Education, or a related field.
- Language Proficiency: Excellent written and spoken Kiswahili and English (translation competency will be tested while screening).
- Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), ed-tech tools, or digital data collection platforms is preferred.
Key skills
How to apply
Apply through the Raising The Village (RTV) careers portal for this Program Coordinator.
Apply on the Raising The Village (RTV) site
Common questions
- What role is open?
- Raising The Village (RTV) is recruiting a Program Coordinator – Applied Learning.
- Where is the job based?
- The post is based in Bukoba, Kagera Region, Tanzania (Potential to relocate within Tanzania in coming months).
- How do I apply?
- Submit your application directly on the employer's official portal: Apply on the Raising The Village (RTV) site
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Advert requirement: Education & Experience: University degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Project Management, Education, or a related field. Requires 3-4 years of experience in instructional design, qualitative research, or program learning in international development. How does your education or training match this requirement? Give the exact qualification, institution and completion status. Do not assume an alternative qualification is accepted.
Advert requirement: Language Proficiency: Excellent written and spoken Kiswahili and English (translation competency will be tested while screening). Knowledge of Kagera region local dialects (Kinyambo or Kihaya) is a strong advantage. Describe a real task where you used this language or communication skill. Explain the audience, the message and how you checked understanding. Use your own example.
Advert requirement: Qualitative Research & Facilitation: Proven skill in designing focus group protocols, managing qualitative data, leading cross-departmental workshops, and managing external contractors. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.
Advert requirement: Digital & Technical Skills: High proficiency in MS Office / Microsoft 365. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), ed-tech tools, or digital data collection platforms is preferred. What relevant experience or training could you discuss for this non-mandatory criterion? Treat this as optional, not a new eligibility rule. Be honest about experience you do not have.
Advert requirement: Field Requirements: Willingness to travel up to 60% to remote field locations; ability to ride a motorbike in rough terrain is an added asset. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.
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Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Program Coordinator position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.
My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in work relevant to Program Coordinator. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to Education & Experience: University degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Project Management, Education, or a related field. Requires 3-4 y.
I am especially interested in this role because it gives me an opportunity to apply my strengths, support the organization objectives, and continue growing professionally while delivering reliable results.
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Thank you for considering my application.
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