New Vacancies at Raising The Village, At Raising The Village (RTV), we are dedicated to eradicating ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. As a dynamic, rapidly growing international development organization, we’ve assembled a team of over 350+ passionate individuals in Uganda, Rwanda, DRC and Tanzania, alongside an additional 15+ professionals in North America.
Together, we are committed to elevating communities out of ultra-poverty by implementing innovative solutions and leveraging advanced data analytics to drive impact.
To date, our holistic approach has positively impacted over 1,000,000 lives since 2012, and we’re poised to achieve even greater milestones, aiming to assist 1 million individuals annually by 2027. Our growth and success are fueled by the invaluable support of global partners who share our vision of sustainable change. Learn more about our impactful programs at www.raisingthevillage.org
Job Title: Project Officers (7 Vacancies)
Department/Group: Implementation
Reporting To: Project Manager
Years of Experience 3+ Years
Location: Tanzania, Kyerwa, Muleba, Karagwe, Misenyi (residing and working in the wards)
Travel Required: 80%
Job Summary
Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Officer supports the implementation, coordination, and performance management of Raising The Village (RTV) programs in Tanzania. Working closely with district technical teams, officials, Project Assistants, and community-level actors, the role ensures that activities are delivered in line with approved project designs, work plans, MoUs, and RTV technical standards.
The Project Officer serves as the primary point of support for resolving field-level implementation challenges, ensuring follow-through on agreed actions, and acting as the main liaison with district technical teams to co-design and operationalize government-led implementation plans, focuses on strengthening the capacity of government extension staff and community agents through structured coaching and Training-of-Trainers (ToT) cascades, assuring technical quality without direct execution, reinforcing government-compatible delivery systems, and strengthening accountability and data use.
The Project Officer also documents implementation learnings to inform adaptive management, continuous improvement, and scale decisions.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Project Management
Ensure government officials’ and Project Assistants’ workplans align with approved project designs and are implemented accordingly
Support ongoing management of workplans across assigned clusters
Escalate issues requiring additional guidance or support to the Project Manager
Conduct a minimum of three (3) field visits per week to oversee, verify, and support implementation activities
Support the Project Manager with workload management and co-implementation of assigned initiatives
2. Government-Led Implementation Oversight
Support district, ward, and village officials to execute RTV-aligned training, coaching, and follow-up activities in line with agreed Terms of Reference
Verify that government-led frontline delivery adheres to RTV technical standards and protocols
Serve as the first point of escalation for execution challenges in government-led clusters
Support operationalization of MoUs and role clarity at district and ward levels
3. Reporting and Coordination
Review field reports, workplans, and action plans for quality, completeness, and timeliness
Identify implementation risks and propose practical mitigation measures
Contribute accurate and timely inputs to weekly, monthly, and donor reports
Document lessons learned and participate in learning reviews, after-action reviews, and reflection sessions
4. Supervision, Coaching & Team Leadership
Conduct weekly cluster review meetings and provide structured feedback and coaching
Provide day-to-day guidance to Project Assistants and government extension workers
Support staff performance management, including quarterly, mid-term, and annual reviews
Facilitate refresher training on RTV methodologies and implementation standards
Provide mentorship and coaching to Project Assistants, district technical teams, and colleagues as required
5. Administration and Compliance
Support the Project Manager with project-specific administrative tasks as required
Ensure compliance with RTV policies, safeguarding standards, and code of conduct
Support information sharing for donor reporting and internal coordination
Approve leave requests and field movements in coordination with the Project Manager
Note: Additional duties may be assigned by the direct supervisor or management.
Required Qualifications education and Experience
Technical and Interpersonal Skills
Strong verbal and written English and Kiswahili; knowledge of local dialects (Kinyambo and Kihaya) is an advantage
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong organizational, facilitation, and leadership skills with attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks in dynamic environments
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in teams
High integrity, reliability, and strong work ethic
Positive attitude in fast-paced and challenging field settings
Physically able to work in rural and high-terrain environments
Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time
Ability to ride a motorbike
We encourage women, people with disabilities and minority groups to apply for this position. RTV is committed to equal opportunities and diversity of perspective at the workplace.
Disclaimer: Raising the Village DOES NOT charge any kind of FEE(s) at whichever stage of the recruitment process.
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