Applications are now open for Project Assistant positions at Raising The Village (RTV) Rwanda. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified and community-driven professionals who are passionate about poverty reduction, rural development, and improving livelihoods at the grassroots level. Raising The Village is seeking to recruit seven (7) Project Assistants to support the implementation of field-based programs in Nyabihu and Ngororero districts.JOIN OUR Coaching class for ALU ENGLISH TEST

Raising The Village (RTV) is an international non-profit organization committed to building sustainable pathways out of ultra-poverty through community-driven, data-informed, and partnership-based interventions. Working closely with last-mile communities in Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, RTV designs and implements programs aimed at increasing household incomes, strengthening resilience, and improving long-term wellbeing. The Project Assistants will work under the supervision of the Project Officer and play a vital role in supporting project delivery, community engagement, government coordination, reporting, and monitoring activities.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be considered for the Project Assistant position, applicants must meet the following requirements:

·       Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Social Work, Humanities, Community Development, or a related field

·       A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture is an added advantage but not mandatory

·       Have at least two (2) years of relevant work experience at the village level

·       Demonstrate experience working with and coordinating local government institutions and officials, particularly at Sector and Cell levels (mandatory)

·       Possess strong training and facilitation skills

·       Have strong written and verbal communication skills in English

·       Be fluent in the local languages spoken in RTV’s areas of operation

·       Be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel

·       Have a good understanding of community-based development principles

·       Be able to work independently and as part of a team

·       Be flexible, proactive, and capable of working in a fast-paced and challenging environment

·       Be physically fit and able to work in remote and hilly terrain

·       Be available to travel up to 90% of the time

·       Be able to ride a motorbike and possess a valid Rwandan rider’s permit (mandatory)

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

Raising The Village is recruiting for the following position:

·       Job Title: Project Assistant

·       Number of Vacancies: 7

·       Organization: Raising The Village

·       Reporting to: Project Officer

·       Job Type: Full-time

·       Location: Nyabihu / Ngororero, Rwanda

·       Experience Required: Minimum 2 years

·       Travel Requirement: Up to 90%

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Successful candidates will be responsible for supporting project implementation, community engagement, reporting, and monitoring activities. Key duties and responsibilities include:

Project Implementation

·       Conduct project design review meetings with partner villages and provide feedback to improve project designs and budgets before implementation

·       Coordinate and co-facilitate training activities in areas such as financial literacy, mindset change, water and sanitation, village savings and loan associations, agriculture, livestock care, and health outreach

·       Implement RTV project methodologies aimed at increasing household income and reducing extreme poverty

·       Prepare and submit lists of required goods and services for project implementation to the procurement and logistics officer

·       Verify goods and inputs before distribution

·       Conduct project follow-up visits and provide support to community groups and households to ensure continued compliance and implementation

·       Identify project risks and challenges and propose mitigation measures and recommendations for improvement

·       Hold regular meetings with leadership and community members to assess project performance, participation, and feedback

Government and Community Coordination

·       Build and maintain strong working relationships with Cell-level government officials, including SEDOs and Executive Secretaries

·       Work closely with community leadership structures such as Inteko z’abaturage, Incuti z’umuryango, Abajyanama b’Ubuzima, farmer promoters, para-social workers, community coaches, and technical coaches

·       Mobilize households and communities for trainings, meetings, and program activities

·       Support training of community and cell-level actors on RTV methodology, M&E processes, field protocols, and use of technology

·       Provide on-the-job support and follow-up to community and government actors during project implementation

·       Promote positive collaboration and trust between RTV staff, local authorities, and community structures

Reporting and Administration

·       Develop and manage work plans

·       Complete weekly field reports and support donor reporting and proposal development when required

·       Attend weekly staff meetings and cluster team meetings to share progress, challenges, and next steps

·       Prepare weekly financial requests, submissions, and accountabilities to the Senior Project Officer

·       Take and share photographs for the organization’s data repository

Monitoring and Evaluation

·       Support field monitoring activities such as attendance tracking, basic data collection, household follow-up, and reporting using RTV tools and systems

·       Provide feedback and recommendations to the Project Officer, Senior Project Officer, and program team to improve project implementation

·       Suggest activities that need to be revised, repeated, or introduced to improve sustainability and strengthen the impact of RTV programs

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Applicants should prepare the necessary documents required for a job application, including:

·       Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)

·       Cover letter / application letter

·       Copies of academic degree certificates

·       Relevant work experience documents or recommendation letters where applicable

·       Copy of National ID or other identification document

·       Valid Rwandan rider’s permit (mandatory for this role)

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Interested candidates should submit their applications by following the official application process provided by Raising The Village. Applicants are advised to:

1.     Carefully review the job requirements and responsibilities

2.     Prepare all required application documents

3.     Ensure their CV clearly highlights relevant experience in community development, government coordination, and field project implementation

4.     Submit the application before the deadline through the official Raising The Village recruitment channel

1.     Make sure all contact details are accurate and up to date for communication purposes

Applicants should note that women are highly encouraged to apply, as Raising The Village is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The deadline to apply for the Project Assistant positions at Raising The Village Rwanda is:

26 June 2026

 

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