Project Officers (7 Vacancies) at Raising The Village – September 2026

Job Details

Hiring Organization: Raising The Village (RTV)
Position: Project Officer
Number of Vacancies: 7
Department/Group: Implementation
Reporting To: Project Manager
Experience: 3+ Years
Location: Kyerwa, Muleba, Karagwe, and Misenyi, Tanzania
Work Arrangement: Residing and working in the assigned wards
Travel Required: Up to 80%
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Raising The Village

Raising The Village (RTV) is an international development organization focused on eradicating ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The organization has a team of more than 350 employees across Uganda, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Tanzania, alongside more than 15 professionals in North America.

RTV implements innovative, community-based solutions and uses advanced data analytics to drive development impact. Since 2012, its programs have positively impacted more than 1,000,000 lives, with an ambition to assist 1 million individuals annually by 2027.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Officer will support the implementation, coordination, and performance management of Raising The Village programs in Tanzania.

The position will work closely with:

• District technical teams
• Government officials
• Project Assistants
• Community-level actors

The Project Officer will ensure that activities are implemented according to approved project designs, work plans, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), and RTV technical standards.

The role will serve as the primary point of support for resolving field-level implementation challenges, ensuring follow-through on agreed actions, and liaising with district technical teams to co-design and operationalize government-led implementation plans.

The Project Officer will also:

• Strengthen the capacity of government extension staff and community agents through structured coaching and Training-of-Trainers (ToT) cascades.
• Assure technical quality without directly executing activities.
• Reinforce government-compatible delivery systems.
• Strengthen accountability and data use.
• Document implementation lessons to support adaptive management, continuous improvement, and scale decisions.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Project Management

• Ensure government officials’ and Project Assistants’ work plans align with approved project designs and are implemented accordingly.
• Support the ongoing management of work plans 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 the operationalization of MoUs and clarify roles at district and ward levels.

3. Reporting and Coordination

• Review field reports, work plans, 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.
• 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 the organization’s 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, Skills and Experience

Experience

• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience is required.

Technical and Interpersonal Skills

Candidates should have:

• Strong verbal and written English and Kiswahili.
• Knowledge of local dialects, particularly Kinyambo and Kihaya, is an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational, facilitation, and leadership skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in dynamic environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within teams.
• High integrity, reliability, and a strong work ethic.
• A positive attitude when working in fast-paced and challenging field environments.
• Physical ability to work in rural and high-terrain environments.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time.
• Ability to ride a motorbike.

Equal Opportunity

Raising The Village encourages women, people with disabilities, and minority groups to apply.

RTV is committed to equal opportunities and diversity of perspectives in the workplace.

Important Recruitment Notice

Raising The Village DOES NOT charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.

Applicants should be cautious of anyone requesting payment in connection with this recruitment.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official Raising The Village recruitment portal.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Application Deadline: Not specified in the vacancy information provided.

Location: Kyerwa, Muleba, Karagwe, and Misenyi, Tanzania
Vacancies: 7
Experience: 3+ years
Travel: Up to 80%