Project Assistants (12 Positions)
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
RAISING THE VILLAGE
Job Title: Project Assistants Department/Group: Programs
Reporting to: Project Manager Years of Experience: 2+ Years
Location: Mubende (4), Mityana (4), Ntungamo (4) Travel Required: Up to 90%
Languages: Luganda, Runyankole, Swahili plus any other applicable native languages.
Job Description
About Raising The Village
We are Raising The Village (RTV) – an international development organization and a registered
charity – on a mission to end ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. Raising The Village is a fast-
growing organization on an accelerated growth path. We have 120+ national staff in Uganda and a
team of 8 people in North America working together to lift communities out of ultra-poverty in last-
mile villages. We operate at the intersection of direct implementation and advanced data analytics
to inform progress, decision-making, and impact. Our programs are focused on removing scarcity
barriers, increasing and diversifying incomes, and ensuring sustained outcomes through 24-month
partnership with last-mile villages and local governments. We work in the thematic areas of
agriculture, WASH, Financial Inclusion through a gender transformative and community-driven
development approach.
To date we have supported more than 665,000 people through our innovative holistic approach and
are on track to expand to reaching one million people annually in the region by 2027.
We have achieved this tremendous growth with the support of our incredible partners from all around
the globe who believe in our model and impact. Find out more about our programs and impact at:
www.raisingthevillage.org.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Technical and Administrative Skills:
â— Strong training & facilitation skills;
â— Strong communication skills, both verbal and written English;
â— Fluent in local languages where RTV works;
â— Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs i.e. Word and Excel
â— Understanding of Community Based Development Principles
â— Organizes work effectively while remaining aware of changing priorities and
deadlines;
â— Able to work independently to accomplish tasks, but also as part of a team to
achieve mutual goals and objectives;
â— Able to think outside of the box to provide plausible solutions to issues and
challenges;
â— Strong work ethic, flexible, and able to build relationships with various
stakeholders most notably colleagues, and community members;
â— Able to keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced and challenging environment;
â— Energetic and physically able to hike high terrain;
â— Able to travel approximately 90% of time;
Ability to ride a motorbike is of desired and strong advantage.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Social Work, Humanities,
Community Development, or related field of study
Minimum of two (2) year of relevant field experience in the last mile
community levels.
Raising The Village is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and
inclusion. We highly encourage women candidates to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
CLICK HERE TO APPLYDeadline: Open until filled
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