Project Assistant (7 Vacancies)

📍 Location: Nyabihu / Ngororero, Rwanda
🗂 Department: Implementation
👤 Reports To: Project Officer
🕒 Travel Required: Up to 90% (Highly Field-Based Role)
📅 Application Deadline: 20 March 2026

About Raising The Village (RTV)

Raising The Village (RTV) is an international development organization and registered charity committed to ending ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. With over 350+ staff in Africa and a North American support team, RTV combines direct implementation and advanced data analytics to drive sustainable impact in last-mile villages.

To date, RTV has supported more than 1,000,000 people through its holistic development model and continues to expand its reach annually.

Learn more at: www.raisingthevillage.org

Position Overview

The Project Assistant will support implementation of RTV programs at village level, working closely with community structures and Cell-level government officials to ensure successful execution of project activities.

This is a highly field-based role requiring approximately 90% travel, including work in remote and hilly terrain.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Implementation

• Conduct project design review meetings with partner villages

• Coordinate and co-facilitate trainings (financial literacy, mindset change, WASH, VSLA, agriculture, livestock care, health outreach, etc.)

• Implement RTV methodologies to increase household income and reduce extreme poverty

• Submit procurement requests for required goods and services

• Verify goods/inputs prior to distribution

• Conduct follow-ups with households and community groups

• Identify risks and propose mitigation measures

• Hold regular meetings with community leadership

2. Government & Community Coordination

• Maintain strong working relationships with Cell-level officials (SEDOs & Executive Secretaries)

• Collaborate with community leadership structures (Inteko z’abaturage, Incuti z’umuryango, Abajyanama b’Ubuzima, farmer promoters, para-social workers, community coaches, etc.)

• Mobilize households for trainings and program activities

• Support training of community and cell-level actors on RTV methodology and M&E tools

• Provide ongoing field support to community and government actors

• Promote collaboration and community ownership for sustainable impact

3. Reporting & Administration

• Develop and manage workplans

• Submit weekly field reports

• Support donor reporting and proposal information sharing

• Participate in staff and cluster meetings

• Complete weekly financial requests and accountabilities

• Take and submit photographs for the data repository

4. Monitoring & Evaluation

• Support attendance tracking and basic data collection

• Conduct household follow-ups

• Provide feedback and recommendations to improve program implementation

• Suggest improvements to strengthen sustainability of RTV projects

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Humanities, Community Development, or related field

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture is preferred

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience at village level

• Demonstrated experience working with local government institutions at Sector and Cell levels (mandatory)

Technical & Administrative Skills

• Strong training and facilitation skills

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills

• Fluency in relevant local languages

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

• Understanding of Community-Based Development principles

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and within a team

• High integrity and strong work ethic

• Positive attitude in challenging environments

Mandatory Requirements

• Ability to travel approximately 90% of the time

• Physically able to hike in high terrain

• Ability to ride a motorbike with a valid Rwandan rider’s permit

• Demonstrated experience navigating remote, rural, and hilly terrain

Equal Opportunity Statement

Raising The Village is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application detailing qualifications and experience by clicking the “Apply” button on the official platform.

🗓 Deadline: 20 March 2026