Project Assistant (4 Vacancies) at Raising The Village (RTV)
Job snapshot
Raising The Village (RTV) is hiring a Project Assistant (4 Vacancies). The position supports the advertised employer's core operations. The post is based in Kyerwa, Tanzania (Candidates must reside and work within assigned wards).
| Role | Project Assistant (4 Vacancies) |
|---|---|
| Employer | Raising The Village (RTV) |
| Location | Kyerwa, Tanzania (Candidates must reside and work within assigned wards) |
| Team | Implementation |
| Job type | Full-Time |
Raising The Village (RTV) is the advertised employer for this vacancy.
Role overview
Duty Station: Kyerwa, Tanzania (Candidates must reside and work within assigned wards).
Key responsibilities
- Raising The Village is an international development organization committed to ending ultra-poverty across Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Community Relations: Maintain routine dialogue with local leaders and community members to track participation, manage expectations, and address field challenges.
- About Raising The Village (RTV).
- Operating in Uganda, Rwanda, DRC, and Tanzania, RTV partners with remote, rural communities to implement data-driven, sustainable development solutions that increase household incomes and improve living standards.
- Field Travel: 80%-90%.
- Key Duties & Responsibilities.
- Languages Required: Kiswahili, Kinyambo, and Kihaya.
- Reports To: Project Officer.
- Reporting to the Project Officer, the Project Assistant is responsible for day-to-day, grassroots implementation of RTV methodologies inside assigned partner villages.
- Position Overview.
- Reporting & Administration: Develop work plans; submit weekly field activity reports; prepare weekly financial requests and reconciliations for the Senior Project Officer; capture field photos for data repositories; participate in weekly staff and cluster meetings.
- Project Implementation: Conduct project design review meetings with village partners; co-facilitate community trainings in financial literacy, VSLA, agriculture, livestock management, and WASH; verify inputs ahead of distribution; provide ongoing support to households and community groups.
- Monitoring & Evaluation: Gather field-level feedback and recommendations to refine project methodologies; identify implementation risks and suggest actionable solutions to improve program sustainability.
- Project compliance, active community participation, and long-term sustainability.. This as well covers the role involves leading community-level trainings, verifying input distributions, conducting household follow-ups, and collaborating with local leaders.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in community development, project facilitation, or grassroots field implementation.
- Field Requirements: Energetic and physically fit to hike high-terrain rural areas; willing to travel up to 90% of the time inside assigned wards.
- Languages: Fluency in Kiswahili and local dialects (Kinyambo and Kihaya) is required. Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
- Diversity Commitment: Women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Fraud Alert: Raising The Village does not charge every fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Community Development, Project Management, Development Studies, Social Work, or a related field.
- Technical & Soft Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel); strong group facilitation, training, and relationship-building skills; ability to work independently in remote field settings.
Key skills
- Environmental Sustainability
- Financial Reconciliation
- Talent Acquisition
- Project Management
- Microsoft Excel & Office
How to apply
Apply through the Raising The Village (RTV) careers portal for this Project Assistant (4 Vacancies).
Apply on the Raising The Village (RTV) site
Common questions
- What role is open?
- Raising The Village (RTV) is recruiting a Project Assistant (4 Vacancies).
- Where is the job based?
- The post is based in Kyerwa, Tanzania (Candidates must reside and work within assigned wards).
- 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: Bachelor's Degree in Community Development, Project Management, Development Studies, Social Work, or a related field. 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: Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in community development, project facilitation, or grassroots field implementation. 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: Fluency in Kiswahili and local dialects (Kinyambo and Kihaya) is required. Strong verbal and written English communication skills. 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 & Soft Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel); strong group facilitation, training, and relationship-building skills; ability to work independently in remote field settings. 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 Requirements: Energetic and physically fit to hike high-terrain rural areas; willing to travel up to 90% of the time inside assigned wards. 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 Project Assistant (4 Vacancies) 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 Project Assistant (4 Vacancies). 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 Community Development, Project Management, Development Studies, Social Work, or a related field. Experience: Minimum o.
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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