Roles & Responsibilities
Project Implementation
Conduct project design review meetings with respective partner villages and provide feedback as required to update project designs and budgets prior to implementation.
Coordinate and co-facilitate training activities including but not limited to financial literacy and behaviour and mindset change, water and health sanitation, village savings and loans associations, agriculture, livestock care and management and health outreaches, etc.
Responsible to implement RTV’s project methodologies with the purpose of increasing household income and reducing extreme poverty as per project designs.
Develop and submit a list of required goods and services for project implementation to the procurement and logistics officer.
Responsible to verify goods/inputs prior to distribution.
Conduct project follow-up and provide support and guidance to the community groups and individual households to ensure project compliance and continuation.
Identify potential risks and issues and provide mitigation measures and recommendations for improvements.
Conduct regular meetings with leadership and community members on performance, participation, and perceptions of Raising The Village projects.
Reporting and Administration
Develop and manage work plans.
Complete field reporting on a weekly basis and provide support with information sharing for donor reporting and proposal writing as might be required.
Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings as well as cluster team meetings to highlight issues and success and outline the next steps.
Complete weekly financial requests, submissions and accountabilities to the Senior Project Officer
Take photographs and share for the data repository.
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Facilitation and Training
Providing feedback and recommendations to the Project Officer, Senior Project Officer, and the program team to improve Raising The Village’s way of work.
Provide suggestions to management on potential activities that need to be redone, reviewed or introduced to ensure the sustainability of RTV projects, methodologies and improvement in the lives of community members.
Note: Other requirements as might be required by their direct supervisor and/or management.
Requirements
Technical and Administrative Skills
• Strong training &facilitation skills.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written English.
Fluent in Rukiiga and Runyakore.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, i.e. Word and Excel.
Understanding of Community-Based Development Principles.
Organizes work effectively while remaining aware of changing priorities and deadlines.
Able to work independently to accomplish tasks but also as part of a team to achieve mutual goals and objectives.
Able to think outside of the box to provide plausible solutions to issues and challenges.
Strong work ethic, flexible, and able to build relationships with various stakeholders, most notably colleagues and community members.
Able to keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
Energetic and physically able to hike high terrain.
Able to travel approximately 90% of the time.
The ability to ride a motorbike would be a 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) years of relevant work experience at the village level.
Application Process
To apply, please submit your application by March 31, 2023.
Raising The Village is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We highly encourage women candidates to apply.