Project Assistants (7 Positions):Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Humanities, Community Development, Agriculture, or a related field. - A degree in Agriculture is an added advantage.

Project Assistants (7 Positions) 

Organization: Raising The Village (RTV)

Position: Project Assistant

Number of Vacancies: 7

Location: Nyabihu & Ngororero Districts, Rwanda

Reports To: Project Officer

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: Minimum 2 Years

Travel Requirement: Up to 90%

Application Deadline: 26 June 2026

About Raising The Village

Raising The Village (RTV) is a non-profit organization dedicated to building sustainable pathways out of ultra-poverty through community-driven solutions, data-informed programming, and strategic partnerships. Operating in Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, RTV has positively impacted more than two million people by supporting livelihoods, strengthening resilience, and improving household incomes.

To learn more about our work and impact, visit: www.raisingthevillage.org

Position Summary

Raising The Village is seeking passionate, energetic, and community-focused Project Assistants to support the implementation of poverty alleviation and community development programs in Nyabihu and Ngororero Districts. The successful candidates will work closely with local leaders, government institutions, community groups, and households to ensure effective project delivery, monitoring, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Project Implementation

- Support project design review meetings with partner villages and provide implementation feedback.

- Coordinate and facilitate community trainings, including financial literacy, savings groups, agriculture, livestock management, water, sanitation, health, and behavior change initiatives.

- Implement RTV methodologies aimed at increasing household income and reducing extreme poverty.

- Prepare and submit requests for project implementation materials and services.

- Verify project inputs and materials before distribution.

- Conduct regular project follow-up visits and provide technical support to households and community groups.

- Identify implementation challenges and recommend appropriate solutions.

- Organize regular meetings with community leaders and beneficiaries to assess project performance and participation.

Government and Community Engagement

- Build and maintain productive relationships with local government officials at Cell and Sector levels.

- Collaborate with community structures including Inteko z’Abaturage, Incuti z’Umuryango, Community Health Workers, Farmer Promoters, Para-Social Workers, and other stakeholders.

- Mobilize communities for trainings, meetings, and project activities.

- Support capacity-building activities for local leaders and community actors on RTV methodologies, monitoring systems, and implementation processes.

- Promote community ownership and sustainability of project interventions.

Reporting and Administration

- Develop and manage implementation work plans.

- Prepare and submit weekly field reports.

- Support donor reporting and proposal development through timely information sharing.

- Participate in staff and cluster meetings to share achievements, challenges, and action plans.

- Prepare weekly financial requests and accountability reports.

- Collect and submit photographs and field documentation for project records.

Monitoring and Evaluation

- Support attendance tracking, household follow-ups, data collection, and field monitoring activities.

- Utilize RTV monitoring tools and systems to capture accurate program data.

- Provide recommendations to improve program effectiveness and sustainability.

- Support continuous learning and improvement of RTV interventions.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Humanities, Community Development, Agriculture, or a related field.

- A degree in Agriculture is an added advantage.

Experience

- Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience working directly with communities at the village level.

- Proven experience coordinating with local government institutions, particularly at Sector and Cell levels (mandatory).

Submit your application here 

https://raisingthevillage.breezy.hr/p/ada8213f427c01-project-assistant-7-vacancies.

Skills and Competencies

- Strong training, facilitation, and community mobilization skills.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel.

- Strong understanding of community development principles.

- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

- High level of integrity, professionalism, and adaptability.

- Ability to work in remote and challenging environments.

- Physically fit and capable of walking long distances in hilly terrain.

- Willingness and ability to travel up to 90% of the time.

- Valid Rwandan motorcycle driving license with proven experience riding in rural and mountainous areas (mandatory).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Raising The Village is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage qualified women candidates to apply.

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