Project Officers (7 Vacancies) at Raising The Village (RTV)
Project Officers (7 Vacancies) at Raising The Village (RTV)
Job Title: Project Officers (7 Vacancies)
Organization: Raising The Village (RTV)
Department: Implementation
Reports To: Project Manager
Duty Station: Tanzania — Kyerwa, Muleba, Karagwe, and Misenyi (Candidates must reside and work within assigned wards)
Field Travel: 80%
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Raising The Village (RTV)
Raising The Village is an international development organization focused on eliminating ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. Operating in Uganda, Rwanda, DRC, and Tanzania, RTV leverages community-driven initiatives and advanced data analytics to uplift rural households toward economic self-reliance.
Position Overview
The Project Officer supports the implementation, performance management, and field coordination of RTV programs in Tanzania. Working closely with district technical teams, local officials, and Project Assistants, the role ensures that project activities align with approved designs, work plans, MoUs, and technical standards. The Project Officer focuses on strengthening government extension capacity, maintaining technical quality, and managing field execution.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
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Project Management: Ensure alignment between RTV work plans and local government execution; perform at least three (3) field visits per week; escalate field issues to the Project Manager.
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Government-Led Oversight: Collaborate with district, ward, and village technical teams to execute RTV-aligned coaching and training; verify adherence to technical standards; operationalize district/ward MoUs.
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Supervision & Team Coaching: Lead weekly cluster review meetings; provide structured feedback and day-to-day guidance to Project Assistants and government extension workers; support performance evaluations and refresher trainings.
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Reporting & Learning: Review field activity reports and action plans; track implementation risks; contribute to weekly, monthly, and donor reports; document field insights for adaptive management.
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Administration & Compliance: Oversee leave and field movements for assigned teams; enforce compliance with RTV policies, safeguarding frameworks, and ethical codes of conduct.
Qualifications & Competencies
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Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of professional experience in project implementation or community development roles.
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Education & Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; strong organizational, facilitation, and team leadership abilities.
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Language Proficiency: Fluent in English and Kiswahili (written and spoken). Proficiency in local dialects (Kinyambo or Kihaya) is an added advantage.
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Field Requirements: Ability to ride a motorbike; physically fit for rural and high-terrain field travel; willing to spend up to 80% of time in field settings.
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Core Values: High integrity, strong decision-making under pressure, and a collaborative team approach.
Application & Special Instructions
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Diversity Commitment: Women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Fraud Alert: Raising The Village does not charge any fees at any stage of the application or recruitment process.
