Raising The Village (RTV) is seeking a
high-performance, execution-focused Project Manager to lead
its district-level operations in Tanzania. RTV is an international development
organization dedicated to ending ultra-poverty through an integrated model that
combines livelihoods, health, WASH, and financial inclusion.
If you have over 5 years of experience in program
implementation and a passion for rural transformation, this leadership role is
for you.
Job Summary
- Organization: Raising
The Village (RTV)
- Role: Project
Manager
- Department: Programs
- Location: Tanzania
(Remote/Field-based)
- Travel: Up
to 80% (Extensive field travel required)
- Reporting
to: Country Lead
Key Responsibilities
As the Project Manager, you will be the operational lead
responsible for delivering program results, managing budgets, and leading a
multidisciplinary team.
1. District Portfolio Execution
- Lead
end-to-end implementation of RTV’s integrated model across assigned
clusters.
- Ensure
adherence to approved project designs, standardized operating procedures,
and phase sequencing.
- Maintain
delivery against quarterly and annual targets (household reach, income
growth proxies, participation rates, infrastructure completion, savings
mobilization, etc.).
- Proactively
identify implementation risks and deploy corrective action plans within
defined timelines.
- Ensure
post-implementation transition readiness and sustainability benchmarks are
met prior to graduation.
2. Government and Stakeholder Alignment
- Serve
as RTV’s primary district-level liaison with local government authorities.
- Coordinate
implementation calendars with district technical officers to ensure
alignment with district development plans.
- Ensure
timely submission of required district reports and regulatory
documentation.
- Strengthen
collaboration with ward and village leadership structures to enhance local
ownership and accountability.
3. Performance Management and Team Leadership
- Directly
supervise Team Leads and Officers across multiple technical pillars.
- Translate
annual work plans into weekly execution schedules and measurable
deliverables.
- Conduct
structured weekly performance reviews focused on output completion, cost
adherence, and quality benchmarks.
- Lead
mid-term and annual performance evaluations.
- Build
bench strength through coaching, structured mentoring, and skills
development planning.
- This
role requires a leader capable of managing high-performing
multidisciplinary teams under demanding field conditions.
4. Data-Driven Management
- Review
dashboard metrics and field data to assess program trajectory
- Identify
underperforming indicators and initiate rapid-cycle performance
corrections.
- Ensure
data accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting across all clusters.
- Use
cost and outcome data to inform resource allocation and operational
decisions.
- The
Project Manager must be analytically competent and comfortable managing
performance through quantitative metrics.
5. Financial and Operational Oversight
- Manage
district-level budgets within approved cost envelopes.
- Monitor
expenditure burn rates against implementation milestones.
- Oversee
procurement of trainers and field inputs, ensuring value-for-money and
compliance.
- Supervise
store and inventory management using standardized tracking tools.
- Submit
weekly financial accountability reports to Field Finance.
- Strong
cost discipline is non-negotiable under Tanzania efficiency framework.
- Logistics
and Administrative Control
- Oversee
district office operations to ensure uninterrupted field execution.
- Ensure
vehicles, field schedules, and supply chains are optimized for high travel
frequency.
- Support
structured field visits from internal leadership, donors, and external
stakeholders.
- Maintain
documentation and compliance files in accordance with organizational and
national standards.
7. Strategic Contribution
- Provide
structured feedback on model adaptation within the Tanzanian context.
- Contribute
field insights to inform scale strategy, district expansion readiness, and
cost modeling.
- Support
recruitment and onboarding of new field staff as scale expands.
Candidate Profile & Requirements
Raising The Village is looking for a "field-based
execution strategist" who meets the following criteria:
- Education: Bachelor’s
degree in Project Planning, Development Studies, or Social Sciences.
(Master’s or PGD in Project Management is a major plus).
- Experience: Minimum 5
years in program implementation, with at least 3 years in
a supervisory/managerial role.
- Skills: Strong
analytical skills, budget management, and proficiency in MS Office.
- Languages: Fluency
in both English and Kiswahili is required.
- Resilience: Ability
to work independently in remote, rural areas with high travel intensity.
Why Work With Raising The Village?
RTV offers a unique opportunity to work with a
results-driven team that has already impacted over 1 million people. You will
be at the forefront of a model designed for measurable income growth and
systems-level transformation in rural Tanzania.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through the
official RTV recruitment portal before the deadline.