Project Officer

Reporting to the Senior Project Officer/ District Head, the Project Officer will work to support Raising The Village  (RTV) programs in Rwanda and oversee RTV’s Project Assistants in all aspects of their work. They are responsible for ensuring follow-up and follow-through as per project designs and work plans. An RTV Project Officer is the first point of contact to resolve issues and find solutions to challenges experienced by Project Assistants in the field as well as in the office. The ideal candidate is well-versed in processes under their roles responsibilities, results-driven, and focused with a clear goal of ensuring that implementation work is carried out on time, within budget, and results in sustainable quality work.

Project management  

• Ensure Project Assistants’ work plans are in alignment with the project designs and are being implemented accordingly. 
• Ensure ongoing management of work plans for each cluster under their purview.  
• Review and follow up on field reporting requirements, work plan, and action plans.
• Take proactive measures to identify risks and issues, and provide solutions and/or mitigating measures to ensure successful initiatives.  
• Bring items that need further support or guidance to the Project Manager’s attention.  
• Conduct a minimum of three (3) site visits per week to oversee key activities and support Project Assistants with their clusters as required. 
• Participate in project progress reviews.
• Support Project Managers with workload and co-implement initiatives as may be required and/or assigned.

Supervision & Team Building

• Conduct weekly cluster meetings under your purview and provide constructive feedback and coaching for both program-related aspects as well as staff-related aspects.  
• Provide support and guidance to Project Assistants to ensure work is progressing in each village, as well as to help navigate RTV’s structures and administrative aspects. 
• Complete mid-term and annual performance reviews.  
• Facilitate RTV methodology staff-refresher training for staff learning.
• Provide mentorship and coaching support to Project Assistants and other colleagues as might be required.

Administration  

• Support the Project Manager as requested on project-specific activities.  
• Support management with information sharing for donor reporting and proposal writing opportunities.
• Approve staff leave requests under your management.  

Note: Other requirements might be required by their direct supervisor and/or management.

Technical and Interpersonal Skills  

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written English.  
• Fluent in local dialects in areas where RTV works.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs – Word and Excel.  
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills with keen attention to detail.  
• Accurately completes multiple tasks while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, available resources, and multiple reporting relationships.  
• Strong training & facilitation skills.  
• Able to build and work as part of a team.
• Reliable, with high integrity and a strong work ethic.  
• Able to work as part of a team and create a sense of cohesion within teams.  
• 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 80% of the time.  
• The ability to ride a motorbike would be an added advantage.  

Education and Experience  

• University Degree in Community Development, Project Management, Project Planning, Development,  Development Studies, Social Work, and Social Administration or related fields. 
• A minimum of three (3) years of work experience in community development programs, project management,  facilitation, and leadership a related field.
• Experience in project management and implementation at the village level.