Project Manager (2 Vacancies) at Raising The Village (RTV)

Project Manager (2 Vacancies) at Raising The Village (RTV)

Job Title: Project Manager (2 Vacancies)

Organization: Raising The Village (RTV)

Department: Implementation

Reports To: Head of Program Implementation

Duty Station: Tanzania — Muleba, Karagwe, and Misenyi

Field Travel: 80%

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Raising The Village (RTV)

Raising The Village (RTV) is an international development organization committed to ending 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 that boost household incomes and community resilience.

Position Overview

The Project Manager serves as the district-level operational lead accountable for delivering RTV’s integrated graduation model portfolio across assigned clusters. The role goes beyond activity supervision to focus on execution fidelity, government alignment at district and ward levels, team performance management, strict budget discipline, and data-driven field management.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• District Portfolio Execution: Drive end-to-end implementation of RTV models; track quarterly and annual targets (income proxies, household reach, infrastructure, savings mobilization); deploy corrective action plans for field risks.

• Government & Stakeholder Alignment: Function as RTV’s primary liaison with district and ward government authorities; align implementation schedules with district plans; ensure regulatory compliance and report submissions.

• Performance Management & Leadership: Directly supervise Project Officers; translate annual plans into weekly execution targets; conduct weekly output and quality reviews; lead staff performance evaluations and mentoring.

• Data-Driven Management: Interpret performance dashboards to evaluate cluster progress; correct underperforming metrics; ensure precise and timely data reporting.

• Financial & Operational Control: Manage district budgets within approved parameters; monitor expenditure burn rates; oversee procurement, store inventory, and field supply chains; submit weekly financial accountabilities.

• Logistics & Strategic Contribution: Oversee district office operations and field transportation assets; organize donor and leadership field visits; contribute field insights to inform model adaptations for Tanzania.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Project Planning & Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Community Development, or a related field. (A Master’s degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management or Development Practice is an added advantage).

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive program implementation experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role leading multi-site rural initiatives.

• Domain Knowledge: Experience in integrated livelihoods, agriculture, financial inclusion, or community development programs preferred.

• Language & Tech Skills: Fluency in Kiswahili and strong written and spoken English skills; advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite and digital data reporting tools.

• Field Requirements: Ability and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time across rugged, rural field conditions.

Application & Special Instructions

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• Diversity Commitment: Women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Fraud Alert: Raising The Village does not charge any application or processing fees at any point in the recruitment process.