District Head (3)

Project Management 

• Report weekly plans of activities and key deliverables to team leads every Friday for the coming week.
• Debrief with Team Leads and Officers on project progress in the communities (covering deliverables, key issues and risks, and key activities in villages)
• Identify key issues and risks for projects during project reporting.
• Oversee the timely and effective execution of the day-to-day activity, work plans, and project life cycles, starting from project identification to implementation to post-implementation and evaluation, to ensure that organizational objectives are achieved.
• Strategic growth and resource planning, recruitment, supervision, and training and development of program staff.
• On-the-ground sourcing and procurement of trainers and supplies, with cost and delivery evaluations.
• Strategic planning and execution of strategic initiatives to further RTV’s mission and program strategy.
• Create a detailed work plan that identifies and sequences the activities in different communities.
• Review project schedules with Team Leads and other staff to ensure community problems and issues are resolved necessary to ensure the successful completion of planned activities;
• Monitor the progress of community activities and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of planned activities;

Methodology 

• Provide contributions and feedback to project designs and methodologies;
• Support implementation and transition activities;

Supervision 

• Coordinate contacts, plan initial project visits, and prepare budgets.
• Conduct the initial project visits for prospective visitors and resolve any challenges pertaining to the visit.
• Monitor the performance of program staff.
• Maintain strong working relationships within and among the programs, planning and evaluation, and operations teams.
• Ensure staff receive proper orientation and training.

Administration 

• Conduct ongoing interviews of leadership and community on performance, participation, and perceptions.
• Track and review ongoing financial reports and progress.
• Complete weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports and provide them to relevant  management staff
• Complete necessary reporting for local government district office
• Oversee ongoing growth and development programming
• Support in the recruitment of new staff
• Prepare office accountability and ensure bi-weekly submission to the Field Finance Officer.

Personal and Skills Development 

• Develop skills and attend training in RTV’s focus areas, including but not limited to health, agriculture, income generation, education, infrastructure, networking, programming, languages, etc.
• Provide input in skills development of team members under management
• Conduct mid-term and final performance evaluations for team leads

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

• University Degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Project Planning  and Development, Community Development, or related fields
• A Master’s or Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of five (5) years ‘working experience, with at least 3 years at a senior management level.
• Experience in project design, budgeting, and project management and implementation at the village level
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written English
• Fluent in local dialects in areas where RTV works
• Strong Computer Skills with good knowledge of Microsoft Suit;
• 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
• Strong interpersonal skills
• 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;