Head of Program Implementation Job Vacancy at Raising The Village Kagera – November 2026

Job Title: Head of Program Implementation

About the Organization

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Leadership – Planning, Delivery & Innovations

• Provide strategic and technical leadership in program design, budgeting, implementation, and monitoring across RTV programs.
• Lead, develop, and implement RTV’s growth, scaling, and program innovation strategies.
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration, ensure strategic alignment, and maintain accountability for overall program quality, learning, and success.
• Identify and evaluate programmatic risks, ensuring full compliance with organizational policies, professional standards, and relevant legislation.

2. Learning, Growth & Technology Integration

• Implement an integrated learning and growth strategy, including gap analysis for technical and behavioral skills training for staff and government stakeholders.
• Develop frameworks, curricula, and tools for program learning, including documenting a robust model for government partnerships to drive scale.
• Facilitate the adoption and use of technology, business intelligence tools, and real-time data analytics for decision-making.

3. Stakeholder & Government Relations

• Ensure compliance with donor expectations through timely reporting and program execution.
• Support government relations strategies with monitored KPIs at national and district levels to build shared value and influence program outcomes.
• Represent the organization and ensure compliance with all country-specific government and regulatory requirements.

4. People Management & Capacity Building

• Provide leadership, operational planning, and coaching to Regional Managers and District Heads to build an internal talent pipeline.
• Champion HR policies, gender equity, and “great place to work” initiatives while driving performance coaching and capacity development.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree (MA/MSc) in Development, Business Management, or a related field (preferably in the agricultural sector).
• Minimum of 12 years of practical and progressive management experience within non-governmental or international development organizations, with a proven track record in scaling assets and large-scale programming.
• Formal training or equivalent experience in financial and project management.

Core Competencies & Skills

• Strong understanding of ultra-poverty in last-mile communities in Tanzania, with a deep passion for community service delivery and vulnerable populations.
• Demonstrated success in program design and technical implementation across agriculture, water, health, and community development.
• In-depth understanding of logical frameworks, theories of change, program evaluation, and data analytics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English; proficiency in Swahili or local languages is an added advantage.
• Willingness and ability to travel to hard-to-reach areas under difficult conditions.

How to Apply

• Application Portal: Apply via Raising The Village Careers