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 Training Officer
Posting – Rwanda Training Officer
Closing
Date
: September 16th 2018
Date
: September 16th 2018
Organization
: Right
To Play International
: Right
To Play International
Department/Division
: Program
: Program
Work
location :
Kigali / Rwanda
location :
Kigali / Rwanda
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 over 20 countries,
Right To Play transforms the lives of more than one million children each week
using play and sports, 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 over 20 countries,
Right To Play transforms the lives of more than one million children each week
using play and sports, 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.
To Play is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has operations in North
America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Visit
us at www.righttoplay.com
us at www.righttoplay.com
The
Rwanda country office is currently searching for a qualified and
self-driven candidate to fill the position of Training Officer.
Rwanda country office is currently searching for a qualified and
self-driven candidate to fill the position of Training Officer.
JOB
SUMMARY:
SUMMARY:
The
Training Officer reports directly to the Program Manager and technically to the
Regional Training Officer where applicable and is responsible for ensuring
quality of training provided by the Right To Play team through capacity
building. The incumbent supports the development and implementation of
organization’s resources and training program in the country.
Training Officer reports directly to the Program Manager and technically to the
Regional Training Officer where applicable and is responsible for ensuring
quality of training provided by the Right To Play team through capacity
building. The incumbent supports the development and implementation of
organization’s resources and training program in the country.
PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. |
Training and capacity building
|
40% |
2. |
Activity planning and implementation
|
35% |
3. |
Establish and maintain partnerships
|
20% |
4. |
Performs other duties as assigned. |
5% |
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS (must have):
QUALIFICATIONS (must have):
EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION
- Master’s
degree in social studies (Education preferred), Project management, Adult
education or other related discipline.
EXPERIENCE:
3 years’ experience in
developing and implementing training sessions some of which should have been in
senior level working with NGOs
developing and implementing training sessions some of which should have been in
senior level working with NGOs
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
- Strong
interpersonal and presentation skills - Strong
assessment and evaluation skills - Ability
to understand audience and adjust training to their level - Strong
facilitation skills - Ability
to work with children, youth leaders and adults - Coaching
and feedback skills - Computer
literacy in MS Word, Power Point, Excel and Internet - Understanding
adult learning concepts - Understanding
of monitoring and evaluation methods and tools - Understanding
of different training techniques - Understanding
the concept of Sport for Development - Understanding
of the community needs - Understanding
of Children’s Rights, Gender and HIV/AIDS
DESIRED
QUALIFICATIONS (Asset to have):
QUALIFICATIONS (Asset to have):
- The
incumbent is expected to follow the established work procedures and RTP
policies and procedures while using analytical skills to solve work
related problems. Seeks CD’s assistance when necessary. - To work
within the budget set for Trainings. - To keep
all information at his/her disposal confidential, well documented and
filed. - To
coordinate with Education Specialist and the Regional Training Officer
RELATIONSHIP
MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT
The
incumbent is expected to establish and maintain a good working relationship
with the country staff as well as other Training Officers. He/she is also expected
to build relationships with coaches and training providers.
incumbent is expected to establish and maintain a good working relationship
with the country staff as well as other Training Officers. He/she is also expected
to build relationships with coaches and training providers.
SPECIAL
CONDITIONS:
CONDITIONS:
The
incumbent’s job involves a lot of travel to the project locations and my
require travel outside the country of operations. Motorbike Driving
License is required.
incumbent’s job involves a lot of travel to the project locations and my
require travel outside the country of operations. Motorbike Driving
License is required.
Compensation
:We
offer a competitive salary and benefits package
:We
offer a competitive salary and benefits package
Employment
Start Date : Immediately
Start Date : Immediately
Contract
Duration : Full-time, contract position
as soon as possible
Duration : Full-time, contract position
as soon as possible
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 “Training
Officer” 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 “Training
Officer” 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.
