Right
To Play is a global organization that uses the transformative power of play to
educate and empower children and youth to overcome the effects of conflict,
poverty, and disease. Through playing sports and games, Right To Play helps
children in more than 20 countries to build essential life skills and better
futures, while driving lasting social change.
To Play is a global organization that uses the transformative power of play to
educate and empower children and youth to overcome the effects of conflict,
poverty, and disease. Through playing sports and games, Right To Play helps
children in more than 20 countries to build essential life skills and better
futures, while driving lasting social change.
Job
Posting – Rwanda Program Manager
Posting – Rwanda Program Manager
Closing
Date:
Open
until filled
Date:
Open
until filled
Organization:
Right To Play International
Right To Play International
Department/Division:
Program
Program
Work
location:
Rwanda- Kigali
location:
Rwanda- Kigali
BACKGROUND:
Right
To Play is a global organization committed to improving the lives of children
and youth affected by conflict, disease, and poverty. Established in 2000,
Right To Play has pioneered a unique play-based approach to learning and
development which focuses on quality education, life skills, health, gender
equality, child protection and building peaceful communities. With programming
in 18 countries, Right To Play transforms the lives of more than one million
children each week, both inside and outside of the classroom. In addition to
our work with children, Right To Play advocates with parents, local
communities, and governments to advance the fundamental rights of all children.
To Play is a global organization committed to improving the lives of children
and youth affected by conflict, disease, and poverty. Established in 2000,
Right To Play has pioneered a unique play-based approach to learning and
development which focuses on quality education, life skills, health, gender
equality, child protection and building peaceful communities. With programming
in 18 countries, Right To Play transforms the lives of more than one million
children each week, both inside and outside of the classroom. In addition to
our work with children, Right To Play advocates with parents, local
communities, and governments to advance the fundamental rights of all children.
Right
To Play is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has operations in North America,
Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Our programs are facilitated by more
than 550 international staff and 15,800 local volunteer Coaches.
To Play is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has operations in North America,
Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Our programs are facilitated by more
than 550 international staff and 15,800 local volunteer Coaches.
The
Africa Regional Office located in Kampala, Uganda, supports 8 country offices
including; Burundi, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, and
Tanzania.
Africa Regional Office located in Kampala, Uganda, supports 8 country offices
including; Burundi, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, and
Tanzania.
The
Rwanda country office is currently searching for a qualified and self-driven
candidate to join a team of professionals in Rwanda as Program Manager.
Rwanda country office is currently searching for a qualified and self-driven
candidate to join a team of professionals in Rwanda as Program Manager.
JOB
SUMMARY:
SUMMARY:
The
Program Manager reports directly to the Country Director (CD) and technically
to Director, Africa Programs..
Program Manager reports directly to the Country Director (CD) and technically
to Director, Africa Programs..
The
incumbent is responsible for program planning, design and development,
fundraising, partnerships, representation, and program implementation. He/she
is also responsible for the effective financial management, reporting, budget
monitoring, and donor compliance. The PM leads and directly manage a team of
professional staff to ensure quality program implementation.
incumbent is responsible for program planning, design and development,
fundraising, partnerships, representation, and program implementation. He/she
is also responsible for the effective financial management, reporting, budget
monitoring, and donor compliance. The PM leads and directly manage a team of
professional staff to ensure quality program implementation.
PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job
Responsibility #1: Program strategic planning and
development (25% of Time)
Responsibility #1: Program strategic planning and
development (25% of Time)
- Leads
the programmatic management of all in-country projects. - Leads
the design and development of program strategies and plans with the
program team and ensures their alignment with RTP strategies. - Leads
in-country tracking of the challenges faced by the program and take
actions to mitigate risks and develop opportunities by turning any
challenge into an opportunity and develop initiative and/or project around
this challenge. - Ensures
the program team stays abreast of the current program goals and objectives
and participates in the program expansion plans. - Ensures
the program teams are implementing program activities in line with donor
requirements to achieve project outcomes. - Coordinates
the preparation of timely and cost-effective operational plans, budgets
and strategic plans with the program team. - Acts
as advocacy manager ensuring that the program addresses the needs of the
people and is appropriate for the respective country. - Oversees
the development of evidence-based advocacy initiatives around play-based
approach as a tool to reach country development plans through the
collaboration with program team and local stakeholders. - Supports
the Country Director in developing project proposals for new projects that
aligned with the organization’s strategic targets
Job
Responsibility #2: Program quality, innovation, accountability and
reporting (25% of Time)
Responsibility #2: Program quality, innovation, accountability and
reporting (25% of Time)
- Maintains
the existing process of monitoring and evaluation (ME) and reporting
system of RTP. - Supports
the Monitoring and Evaluation team in the development and implementation
of monitoring, review, assessment and evaluation plans for improved
program development and delivery. - Ensures
adherence to RTP program standards in program design and implementation. - Oversees
submission of proper accountabilities of program funds and quality
narrative reports in line with donor requirements. - Facilitates
country level conversations around program quality, program
accountability, partnerships, gender, and child protection. - Provides
quarterly updates of lessons learned and best practices to CD’s and
stakeholders ensuring that program lessons are being used to promote
improved program delivery. - Conducts
regular monitoring visits to project locations.
Job
Responsibility #3: Policy and Advocacy including Child Safeguarding, Gender,
and Environment (15% of Time):
Responsibility #3: Policy and Advocacy including Child Safeguarding, Gender,
and Environment (15% of Time):
- Engagement
of networks and coalitions on Child Rights and Education Campaign
Coalitions on the RTP Child Safeguarding Policy and Child-Centered Play
methodology for incorporation in their approach. - Participate
in technical committees and sector working groups with the view to
influencing the adoption of the RTP Child-Centered Play Based Methodology. - Supports
in the ongoing process of periodic updating of the progress being made in
actualizing the country strategy document. - Ensures
inclusion of relevant provisions in Contracts/MoUs on RTP Child
Safeguarding and Gender Policies.
Job
Responsibility #4: Program financial management (10% of Time):
Responsibility #4: Program financial management (10% of Time):
- Coordinates
with the finance team to provide financial training for non-financial
staff in effective country program financial management, including
procurement, project implementation, compliances, and project financial
report - Supports
the budget planning processes to ensure that program funds are expended
according to procedures and plans. - Collaborates
with the program team and develops new initiatives to be integrated into
the budget
Job
Responsibility #5: Team management, compliances
and capacity building (10% of Time)
Responsibility #5: Team management, compliances
and capacity building (10% of Time)
- Communicates
the program vision to the program team, leads and directs them toward
achieving the program goals and objectives. - Ensures
that the program team has a clear understanding of their roles,
responsibilities, and accountabilities; supported by clear job
descriptions to ensure quality performance. - Conducts
program staffing needs assessment, presents recommendations to the CM and
participates in the recruitment of the program team. - Facilitates
the capacity building of program team to ensure they have the appropriate
skill levels for their positions and are developing to their full
capacity; provides the necessary feedback to the program team and
completes their performance appraisals. - Provides
direct support to the program team in the form of systems and tools. - Implements
policies and procedures that guide and support RTP activities, ensure
compliance with RTP code of conduct, gender and child protection policies. - Develops
and strengthens the program team’s understanding of project cycle
management.
Job
Responsibility #6 : Partnership, fundraising ,representation and
collaboration (10% of Time)
Responsibility #6 : Partnership, fundraising ,representation and
collaboration (10% of Time)
- Facilitates
linkages, collaboration and networking with other civil society
organizations and government and other relevant institutions to enhance
RTP visibility and program activities. - Represents
RTP in various platforms and maintains positive relationships with
governments and other relevant stakeholders regarding RTP activities. - Identifies
and develops new partnerships with local NGOs, Community Based
Organizations (CBOs) and the communities. - Oversees
the management of existing partnerships. - Ensures
ownership of the program by local partners and stakeholders. - Meets
with partners’ staff and community leaders to discuss program Improvement
as needed. - Joins
the CD in meetings and represents him/her when required. - Participates
in partnership meetings with donors.
Job
Responsibility #7: Performs other duties as assigned (5% of Time)
Responsibility #7: Performs other duties as assigned (5% of Time)
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS (must have):
QUALIFICATIONS (must have):
EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION
- Bachelor’s
degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or other related disciplin
EXPERIENCE:
- 5
years’ experience managing international development programs and liaising
with government officials and donors. - Proven
experience in project planning, proposal development, report writing,
resource mobilization, networking, partnership-building and working with
NGOs.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
- Strong
MS Office and program management tools and procedures - Budgetary
control and financial management, including ability to read and understand
financial data - Project
management skills - Understanding
of the concept of sport for development - Understanding
of community development processes
DESIRED
QUALIFICATIONS (Asset to have):
QUALIFICATIONS (Asset to have):
- Experience
in quality improvement - Experience
working in child protection, education sector - Sport
and play experience - Experience
in strengthening civil societies - Coaching
background - Gender
mainstreaming and governance background
COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL
ATTRIBUTES:
ATTRIBUTES:
- Superior
organizational skills and ability to multi-task on a constant basis - Excellent
interpersonal communication skills to build rapport with staff, partners,
government officials, donors and community leaders. - Ability
to work under pressure meeting deadlines in a fast-paced fluid
environment. - Creative
and flexible with problem-solving skills. - Demonstrated
professionalism and diplomacy. - Ability
to confidently represent oneself and RTP to high-level officials. - Strategy
planning skills. - People
management particularly coaching and influence management.
SPECIAL
CONDITIONS:
CONDITIONS:
Ability
to travel in country and internationally.
to travel in country and internationally.
Compensation: We
offer a competitive salary and benefits package
offer a competitive salary and benefits package
Employment
Start Date: Immediately
Start Date: Immediately
Contract
Duration: Long term engagement based on
performance and availability of funds.
Duration: Long term engagement based on
performance and availability of funds.
HOW
TO APPLY:
TO APPLY:
If
you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and
cover letter to RwandaHR@righttoplay.com and kindly include
“Program Manager” and your name in the subject line. While we thank all
applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be
contacted.
you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and
cover letter to RwandaHR@righttoplay.com and kindly include
“Program Manager” and your name in the subject line. While we thank all
applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be
contacted.
Right
To Play is a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection
procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in
our programs.
To Play is a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection
procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in
our programs.
To
learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.righttoplay.com.
learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.righttoplay.com.
