Program Coordinator at Raising The Village (RTV)
Job snapshot
Raising The Village (RTV) is hiring a Program Coordinator. The post sits within the advertised employer's operations. The post is based in Bukoba, Kagera Region, Tanzania (Temporary base; position will relocate in a couple of months).
| Role | Program Coordinator |
|---|---|
| Employer | Raising The Village (RTV) |
| Location | Bukoba, Kagera Region, Tanzania (Temporary base; position will relocate in a couple of months) |
| Team | Programs |
| Job type | Full-Time |
Raising The Village (RTV) is recruiting for the advertised team.
Role overview
Reporting To: Head of Program Implementation (Country Level) / Senior Program Manager (Regional Level).
Key responsibilities
- The Program Coordinator works closely with national and regional leadership, District Heads, government institutions, and partner communities to coordinate and monitor programmatic execution.
- About Raising The Village (RTV).
- Operational & Administrative Support: Support recruitment and onboarding for new program staff; assist in facilitating RTV programmatic workshops, learning reviews, and ToT cascades.
- Duty Station: Bukoba, Kagera Region, Tanzania (Temporary base; position will relocate in a couple of months).
- Program Planning & Implementation: Review work plans and weekly progress reports; monitor project timeline adherence; identify field risks and recommending mitigation measures.
- Position Overview.
- Data & Progress Reporting: Track program performance metrics; synthesize weekly summary updates for the Senior Program Manager; review and edit district-level field reports ahead of final submission.
- RTV launched its Tanzania operations in 2026 to scale poverty graduation models with a strong focus on market systems and commercialization in collaboration with government stakeholders.
- Activities align with RTV's technical standards and organizational priorities.. This as well covers the role combines field-level project management, data-driven progress tracking, risk mitigation, and operational support.
- Financial & Budget Monitoring: Review financial reports; assist District Heads with budget tracking and donor compliance.
- Field Travel: 80%.
- Raising The Village (RTV) is an international development organization committed to eradicating ultra-poverty across Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Key Duties & Responsibilities.
- Field Coordination & Oversight: Participate in weekly field management meetings (in-person and remote); perform frequent field visits; assist with scheduling and hosting donor or partner field visits.
- Operating in Uganda, Rwanda, DRC, and Tanzania, RTV partners with remote rural communities to implement data-driven, sustainable poverty graduation programs.
Requirements
- Field Capabilities: Ability to travel up to 80% of the time across RTV districts of operation; ability to ride a motorbike in high-terrain rural environments is considered an asset.
- Technical & Analytical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word); strong data-handling, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
- Languages: complete fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili. Proficiency in local dialects spoken in the Kagera region (Kinyambo or Kihaya) is an asset.
- Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of progressive professional experience in project management, budgeting, and project design inside international development or community programs.
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Development Studies, Project Planning & Management, Community Development, Social Work, or a related field. (A Master's degree or Post-Graduate Diploma in Project Planning & Management is a useful extra).
- Diversity Commitment: Women, persons with disabilities, and candidates 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 hiring process.
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.
- Where is the job based?
- The post is based in Bukoba, Kagera Region, Tanzania (Temporary base; position will relocate in a couple of 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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Interview preparation
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Advert requirement: Education: Bachelor's Degree in Development Studies, Project Planning & Management, Community Development, Social Work, or a related field. (A Master's degree or Post-Graduate Diploma in Project Planning & Management is a useful extra). 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: Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of progressive professional experience in project management, budgeting, and project design inside international development or community programs. Which roles or assignments demonstrate the experience requested here? Explain the dates, your responsibility, your actions and the outcome. Do not count overlapping periods twice.
Advert requirement: Languages: complete fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili. Proficiency in local dialects spoken in the Kagera region (Kinyambo or Kihaya) is an asset. 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: Technical & Analytical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word); strong data-handling, analytical, and critical-thinking skills. 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: Field Capabilities: Ability to travel up to 80% of the time across RTV districts of operation; ability to ride a motorbike in high-terrain rural environments is considered an 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: Bachelor's Degree in Development Studies, Project Planning & Management, Community Development, Social Work, or a related field. (A Master'.
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.
I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position.
Thank you for considering my application.
How to apply for this job
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- Open the official application page: https://raisingthevillage.breezy.hr/p/a649905c70f001-program-coordinator?state=published.
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