Project Assistant (Kaliro)

About the role

The Project Assistant will support Raising The Village’s community‑driven initiatives in the Kaliro area. Working closely with partner villages, you will help design, implement and monitor projects aimed at increasing household income and reducing extreme poverty.

Key responsibilities

• Lead project design review meetings with villages and update budgets before rollout.
• Co‑facilitate training sessions on financial literacy, water & sanitation, agriculture, livestock care, health outreach and village savings groups.
• Prepare and submit procurement lists, verify goods before distribution, and manage weekly work plans.
• Conduct field follow‑up, provide guidance to community groups, and identify risks with mitigation measures.
• Produce weekly field reports, support donor reporting and proposal writing, and attend staff and cluster meetings.
• Capture project photographs for the data repository.
• 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 2 years of experience in community development programmes, project management or facilitation.

Required skills

• Strong training and facilitation abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.

What we offer

• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on poverty reduction.
• Experience working with diverse community stakeholders.
• Professional development in project implementation and monitoring.