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| Raising The Village |
Planning Officer job
Location: Jobs in Uganda 2026
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
UGX
No. of vacancies: 01
Deadline: 22 June 2026
Hiring Organization: Raising The Village
Job Details:
Department/Group: Planning & Design
Reporting To: Senior Officer, Planning
Years of Experience 2+ Years
Location: Mbarara
Travel Required: 60%
Languages: English
About Raising The Village
At Raising The Village (RTV), we are dedicated to eradicating ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. As a dynamic, rapidly growing international development organization, we’ve assembled a team of over 350+ passionate individuals in Uganda, Rwanda, DRC and Tanzania, alongside an additional 15+ professionals in North America. Together, we are committed to elevating communities out of ultra-poverty by implementing innovative solutions and leveraging advanced data analytics to drive impact. To date, our holistic approach has positively impacted over 1,000,000 lives since 2012, and we’re poised to achieve even greater milestones, aiming to assist 1 million individuals annually by 2027. Our growth and success are fueled by the invaluable support of global partners who share our vision of sustainable change. Learn more about our impactful programs at www.raisingthevillage.org
Role Summary:
The Planning Officer will support the implementation of regional growth strategies by assisting in the development and execution of expansion plans. The role will require coordination with country-level teams, monitoring implementation progress, and ensuring alignment with regional objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Expansion Planning & Coordination
- Assist the Senior Officer, Planning in developing and executing strategic expansion plans.
- Support the identification of new opportunities for program scaling and implementation.
- Participate in feasibility assessments for new locations to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
2. Country-Level Coordination
- Engage with country teams to facilitate smooth integration of expansion activities.
- Ensure expansion efforts are tailored to local contexts and community needs.
- Coordinate communication between regional and country teams to align on expansion priorities.
3. Monitoring & Reporting
- Track the progress of expansion initiatives and provide timely updates.
- Identify challenges in implementation and recommend solutions to improve efficiency.
- Contribute to periodic reports detailing successes, lessons learned, and impact measurement.
4. Stakeholder Engagement & Compliance
- Support engagement with local authorities, partners, and communities to ensure expansion activities are well received.
- Ensure expansion plans adhere to organizational policies and donor requirements.
- Assist in maintaining documentation related to expansion processes and outcomes.
Before you apply, please take note of the following:
- 📌 Carefully read through the full job description and requirements.
- 📌 Tailor your resume and cover letter to highlight relevant skills and experience.
- 📌 Follow the application instructions exactly as provided (e.g., subject line, attachments).
- 📌 Ensure that your documents are professionally formatted and free of errors.
- 📌 Submit your application before the stated deadline to avoid disqualification.
- 📌 Prepare for potential interviews by researching the organization in advance.
- 📌 Only apply if you meet the minimum qualifications to improve your chances.
WE WISH YOU GOOD LUCK!
Date Posted: 2026-05-24
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