Program Coordinator at Raising The Village (RTV)
Program Coordinator at Raising The Village (RTV)
Job Title: Program Coordinator
Organization: Raising The Village (RTV)
Department: Programs
Reporting To: Head of Program Implementation (Country Level) / Senior Program Manager (Regional Level)
Duty Station: Bukoba, Kagera Region, Tanzania (Temporary base; position will relocate in a couple of months)
Field Travel: 80%
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Raising The Village (RTV)
Raising The Village (RTV) is an international development organization committed to eradicating ultra-poverty across Sub-Saharan Africa. Operating in Uganda, Rwanda, DRC, and Tanzania, RTV partners with remote rural communities to implement data-driven, sustainable poverty graduation programs. 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.
Position Overview
The Program Coordinator works closely with national and regional leadership, District Heads, government institutions, and partner communities to coordinate and monitor programmatic execution. The role combines field-level project management, data-driven progress tracking, risk mitigation, and operational support to ensure activities align with RTV’s technical standards and organizational priorities.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
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Program Planning & Implementation: Review work plans and weekly progress reports; monitor project timeline adherence; identify field risks and recommend mitigation measures.
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Data & Progress Reporting: Track program performance metrics; synthesize weekly summary updates for the Senior Program Manager; review and edit district-level field reports prior to final submission.
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Financial & Budget Monitoring: Review financial reports; assist District Heads with budget tracking and donor compliance.
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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.
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Operational & Administrative Support: Support recruitment and onboarding for new program staff; assist in facilitating RTV programmatic workshops, learning reviews, and ToT cascades.
Qualifications & Competencies
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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 an added advantage).
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Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of progressive professional experience in project management, budgeting, and project design within international development or community programs.
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Languages: Full fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili. Proficiency in local dialects spoken in the Kagera region (Kinyambo or Kihaya) is an asset.
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Technical & Analytical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word); strong data-handling, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
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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.
Application & Special Instructions
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Diversity Commitment: Women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Fraud Alert: Raising The Village does not charge any application or recruitment fees at any stage of the hiring process.
