Project Assistant – Nakaseke

About the role

The Project Assistant will support Raising The Village’s community development initiatives in Nakaseke, helping to design, implement, and monitor projects that increase household income and reduce extreme poverty.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct project design review meetings with partner villages and provide feedback to update designs and budgets.
• Coordinate and co‑facilitate training activities such as financial literacy, water and sanitation, agriculture, livestock management, and health outreach.
• Implement RTV’s methodologies to achieve project objectives and submit procurement lists for required goods and services.
• Verify inputs before distribution, follow up with community groups, and ensure project compliance.
• Identify risks, propose mitigation measures, and report on project performance to leadership and community members.

Required profile

• University degree in Community Development, Project Management, Development Studies, Social Work, Social Administration or related fields.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in community development programs, project management, facilitation or leadership.
• Strong communication skills in English and local languages, ability to travel up to 80% of the time and ride a motorcycle with a valid permit.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on poverty reduction in rural Uganda.
• Hands‑on experience in community‑based project implementation.
• Dynamic work environment with a supportive team.