Project Manager at Raising The Village

Project Manager at Raising The Village

Job Title: Project Manager

Department/Group: Programs
Reporting To: Country Lead
Years of Experience: 5+ years
Location: Tanzania
Travel Required: Up to 80%

About Raising The Village (RTV)

Raising The Village is a results-driven international development organization committed to ending ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. Since 2012, RTV has reached over 1M+ people through an integrated, time-bound graduation model that combines livelihoods, health, WASH, financial inclusion, and systems strengthening.

RTV is scaling a government-aligned, district-saturating model designed to reach high-density rural clusters with measurable income growth, resilience, and systems-level transformation. The Tanzania program will operate through structured district partnerships, decentralized execution, real-time performance analytics, and disciplined cost-per-participant thresholds aligned with national development priorities and Tanzania Development Vision 2050.
We are building a high-performance field leadership team capable of executing at scale, managing complexity, and delivering measurable ROI.

Role Purpose

The Project Manager is the district-level operational lead responsible for delivering a full cluster portfolio to performance, cost, and timeline targets.
This role goes beyond activity oversight. It is accountable for execution fidelity of RTV’s integrated graduation model, government coordination at district and ward levels, staff performance management, budget discipline, and data-informed decision-making.
The Project Manager must operate as a field-based execution strategist, translating national strategy into high-quality village-level implementation while maintaining strict alignment with cost-efficiency and impact metrics.

Core Accountabilities

1. District Portfolio Execution

• Lead end-to-end implementation of RTV’s integrated model across assigned clusters.
• Ensure adherence to approved project designs, standardized operating procedures, and phase sequencing.
• Maintain delivery against quarterly and annual targets (household reach, income growth proxies, participation rates, infrastructure completion, savings mobilization, etc.).
• Proactively identify implementation risks and deploy corrective action plans within defined timelines.
• Ensure post-implementation transition readiness and sustainability benchmarks are met prior to graduation.

2. Government and Stakeholder Alignment

1. Serve as RTV’s primary district-level liaison with local government authorities.
2. Coordinate implementation calendars with district technical officers to ensure alignment with district development plans.
3. Ensure timely submission of required district reports and regulatory documentation.
4. Strengthen collaboration with ward and village leadership structures to enhance local ownership and accountability.

3. Performance Management and Team Leadership

• Directly supervise Team Leads and Officers across multiple technical pillars.
• Translate annual work plans into weekly execution schedules and measurable deliverables.
• Conduct structured weekly performance reviews focused on output completion, cost adherence, and quality benchmarks.
• Lead mid-term and annual performance evaluations.
• Build bench strength through coaching, structured mentoring, and skills development planning.
• This role requires a leader capable of managing high-performing multidisciplinary teams under demanding field conditions.

4. Data-Driven Management

• Review dashboard metrics and field data to assess program trajectory
• Identify underperforming indicators and initiate rapid-cycle performance corrections.
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting across all clusters.
• Use cost and outcome data to inform resource allocation and operational decisions.
• The Project Manager must be analytically competent and comfortable managing performance through quantitative metrics.

5. Financial and Operational Oversight

• Manage district-level budgets within approved cost envelopes.
• Monitor expenditure burn rates against implementation milestones.
• Oversee procurement of trainers and field inputs, ensuring value-for-money and compliance.
• Supervise store and inventory management using standardized tracking tools.
• Submit weekly financial accountability reports to Field Finance.
• Strong cost discipline is non-negotiable under Tanzania efficiency framework.
• Logistics and Administrative Control
• Oversee district office operations to ensure uninterrupted field execution.
• Ensure vehicles, field schedules, and supply chains are optimized for high travel frequency.
• Support structured field visits from internal leadership, donors, and external stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation and compliance files in accordance with organizational and national standards.

7. Strategic Contribution

• Provide structured feedback on model adaptation within the Tanzanian context.
• Contribute field insights to inform scale strategy, district expansion readiness, and cost modeling.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of new field staff as scale expands.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking an execution-focused field leader with the following profile:

• Demonstrated success managing multi-site development programs in rural contexts.
• Strong supervisory experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and maintain cost discipline.
• Experience working within or alongside district-level government systems.
• Strong analytical ability; comfortable interpreting performance dashboards and financial reports.
• Ability to operate independently in remote environments with high travel intensity.
• High integrity, resilience, and operational rigor.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Planning & Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Community Development, or related field.
• Master’s degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management or Development Practice is an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in program implementation.
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience in integrated livelihoods, agriculture, financial inclusion, health, or community systems programming preferred.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Proficiency in Kiswahili required.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and digital reporting systems.

Physical and Field Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 80% of time across high-terrain and rural geographies.
• Physically capable of extended field engagement, including village-level travel.

Raising The Village is committed to Equity and Inclusion in the workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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