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Are you looking for social science jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Project Assistant job at Raising The Village
About the Organisation
Raising The Village is a purpose-driven international non-profit organization committed to ending ultra-poverty in remote, rural communities by providing holistic, data-driven, and scalable solutions that address core needs such as income generation, healthcare, water, education, and infrastructure. With a strong reputation for impactful programming and sustainable development, Raising The Village is recognized for its innovative "last-mile" service delivery model that accelerates community development through partnerships with local governments and grassroots leadership. Since its inception in 2012, the organization has expanded significantly, working with over 800 villages and reaching more than one million people across Uganda.
The organization fosters a collaborative and values-driven work culture that prioritizes inclusivity, compassion, transparency, and excellence, offering meaningful job opportunities with competitive benefits, professional development, and flexible work arrangements for both local and international talent. By leveraging technology, continuous learning, and rigorous monitoring and evaluation, Raising The Village ensures its interventions create measurable impact and long-term resilience for underserved populations. Its core values—equity, impact, innovation, integrity, and community—are embedded in every project and partnership. As part of its commitment to corporate social responsibility, the organization prioritizes sustainability, capacity building, and community ownership to ensure lasting change. For more information, visit www.raisingthevillage.org.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Project Assistant job at Raising The Village
Raising The Village
Job Description
Project Assistant
Raising The Village
Job Title: Project Assistant
Department/Group: Programs
Reporting to: Project Officer
Years of Experience 2+ Years
Location: Kabale
Travel Required: Up to 90%
Languages: Rukiga, Runyankole, Rutooro plus any other applicable native languages.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
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 behavior 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 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 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 RTV based 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 next steps;
Complete weekly financial request, submissions and accountabilities to the Senior Project Officer;
Take photographs and share them for data repository.
Monitoring And Evaluation
Providing feedback and recommendations to the Project Officer and Senior Project Officer, and the program team to improve RTV’s way of work;
Provide suggestions to management on potential activities that need to be redone, reviewed or introduced to ensure sustainability of RTV projects, methodologies and improvement in the lives of community members.
Note: Other requirements as required by their direct supervisor and/or management.
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COMMERCIAL
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INDUSTRIAL
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RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Required Qualifications
Technical and Administrative Skills:
Strong training & facilitation skills;
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written English;
Fluent in local languages where RTV works;
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 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.
How to Apply
