Project Assistant – Gulu

About the role

The Project Assistant will support Raising The Village in implementing community‑based projects in Gulu. Working closely with partner villages, the role focuses on delivering training, managing resources, and ensuring project compliance to improve household incomes and reduce extreme poverty.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct project design review meetings with partner villages and provide feedback to update designs and budgets.
• Co‑facilitate training sessions on financial literacy, sanitation, agriculture, livestock care, savings groups, and health outreach.
• Implement RTV’s project methodologies to increase household income and reduce poverty.
• Prepare and submit procurement lists; verify goods and inputs before distribution.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to community groups and households for project continuity.
• Identify risks, propose mitigation measures, and recommend improvements.
• Develop and manage work plans, submit weekly field reports, and assist with donor reporting.
• Attend weekly staff and cluster meetings, submit financial requests, and share project photographs for data repositories.
• Offer feedback to improve project methodologies and suggest sustainable activities.

Required profile

• University degree in Community Development, Project Management, Development Studies, Social Work, or related fields.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in community development programs, project management, facilitation, or leadership.

Required skills