Location: Bugiri, Kamwenge, Kabale, Kyegegwa, Isingiro, Sironko, Kassanda, Kibaale, Kyenjojo, Bunyangabu, Kagadi, Kakumiro, Kiryandongo, Amuru, Nwoya, Kitagwenda, Buhweju, Mitooma, Rubanda, and Rukiga
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 2+ years
Travel Required: Up to 90%
Reporting To: Project Officer
Languages: English, Luo, Rutooro, Rukiga, Lusoga, Rufumbira, Runyankole, Runyakitara, Luganda, Lugisu, and Kupsabiny
Roles & Responsibilities
Project Implementation
- Conduct project design review meetings with partner villages and provide feedback to update project designs and budgets.
- Coordinate and co-facilitate training activities, including financial literacy, behavior and mindset change, water and health sanitation, village savings and loans associations, agriculture, livestock care, and health outreaches.
- Implement RTV’s project methodologies to increase household income and reduce extreme poverty.
- Develop and submit a list of required goods and services for procurement.
- Verify goods/inputs prior to distribution.
- Conduct project follow-up and provide support to community groups and individual households.
- Identify potential risks and provide mitigation measures.
- Conduct regular meetings with leadership and community members on project performance and perceptions.
Reporting and Administration
- Develop and manage work plans.
- Complete field reports weekly and contribute to donor reporting and proposal writing.
- Participate in weekly staff and cluster team meetings.
- Submit financial requests, reports, and accountabilities to the Senior Project Officer.
- Take and share photographs for data repository.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Provide feedback and recommendations to the Project Officer, Senior Project Officer, and program team.
- Suggest improvements for RTV’s methodologies and project sustainability.
Note: Additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or management.
Requirements and Experience
Technical and Administrative Skills
- Strong training & facilitation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Fluency in local languages spoken in RTV project areas.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel).
- Understanding of Community-Based Development Principles.
- Ability to organize work effectively while managing changing priorities and deadlines.
- Capable of independent work and teamwork to achieve objectives.
- Creative problem-solving skills.
- Strong work ethic, flexibility, and ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
- Positive attitude in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
- Physically fit and able to hike high terrain.
- Ability to travel approximately 90% of the time.
- Motorbike riding skills are a strong advantage.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Social Work, Humanities, Community Development, or a related field.
- Minimum of two (2) years of relevant field experience at the community level.
Application Process
To apply, please submit your application by February 27, 2025.
Raising The Village is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
- Click the “Apply Now” button below.
- Fill out the application form.
- Upload your resume and cover letter.
- Submit your application.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.