Right To Play is a
global organization, using the transformative power of play to educate and
empower children facing adversity. Through playing sports and games, Right To
Play helps over one million children learn through play to create better
futures, while operating in more than 20 countries each week. Founded in 2000
by social entrepreneur and four-
time Olympic gold medalist Johann Olav Koss,
Right To Play is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has national fundraising
offices in Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, the United
Kingdom, and the United States. Regional offices are in Africa, Asia, and the
Middle East. Our programs are facilitated by more than 600 international staff
and 14,400 local volunteer Coaches.
Visit us at www.righttoplay.com
JOB SUMMARY:
The Child Protection
and Gender Officer reports directly to the Africa Program Manager, and ensures
that Right To Play’s commitment towards child protection and gender equality is
translated into concrete and measurable actions. The Officer provides technical
support on Child Protection (CP) and Gender Equality, guides the mainstreaming
of CP and gender equality into program design and proposals, program
implementation, monitoring, reporting and supports with capacity development as
well as gender equality policy, strategy, advocacy and research.
The Africa CP and
Gender Officer works closely with a diverse team of program officers within the
Africa Office and provides indirect support to country level Gender Focal
Points and Gender Advisors, to ensure that gender equality is strengthened
across all areas of program implementation.
The Africa CP and
Gender Officer is based in Kampala with occasional travel to Right To Play
program countries across Africa.
PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job
Responsibility #2:
Ensuring
Effective Gender Equality and Child Protection Practices in All Programs (40%)
· Supports Right To
Play country and field teams with the mainstreaming of effective gender
equality and child safeguarding and protection practices in program design,
development, implementation and evaluation
· Supports the field
teams with gender and child protection analyses throughout the project life
cycle
· Guides and advises
country and field teams with the development of tools to increase the
participation of girls and ensure the protection of all children linked to
program activities
· Reviews, assesses
and updates child protection and gender equality issues across the region,
highlighting emerging and recurring issues requiring a response, and makes
recommendations on specific actions required.
Job
Responsibility #2:
M&E, Impact
Measurement, Learning, Research and Reporting (20%)
· In collaboration
with the Regional MEL Officer, leads the implementation of transparent and
accountable mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating progress for the region’s
gender equality and child protection programming.
· Works with
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, and Policy and Advocacy colleagues through
a collaborative, cross-organizational process to inform a comprehensive program
of research that advances the evidence base for gender equality, child
protection and play.
· Contributes to
core publications, articles, books and panels to share research results and
practice.
· Provides technical
inputs on gender equality and child protection issues in the development of all
proposals, reports and documents at the regional level
· Assists, as
required, in the review of RTP’s gender equality and Child Safeguarding and
Protection documentation, policies, procedures and manuals.
Job
Responsibility #3:
Training and Capacity Building (20%
of Time):
· Supports the
preparation of toolkits, training manuals and checklists on gender equality and
child protection for the Africa Region.
· Supports the
training team in organizing workshops on relevant topics that focus on changing
knowledge, attitudes and behaviour towards women and girls, men and boys.
· Ensures that the
child safeguarding and protection procedures are understood and adhered to by
all staff. Identify and satisfy training needs of local staff as well as CPFs
to support understanding and implementation of the Child Safeguarding Policy.
· Job Responsibility #4:
Advocacy and
Partnerships (10%
of Time):
· Develops and
strengthens core partnerships and networks with key stakeholders in the gender equality
and child protection sectors, including regional networks and multi-lateral
institutions
· Drives collective
advocacy initiatives at the regional level, contributing to policy papers,
standards and tools on child protection and gender equality
· Works in
partnership with the Policy and Advocacy team to ensure alignment with
prevailing external trends and innovation in the fields of gender equality and
child protection, while ensuring that program teams across the region adopt
best practices.
Job Responsibility
#5: Perform Other Duties (5% of
Time):
· Perform other
duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:
Required
(must have):
· Master’s Degree or
equivalent in International Development Studies, Gender Studies, Education, or
related discipline (e.g. Social Work and Child Protection)
EXPERIENCE:
Required
(must have):
· At least 5 years
of experience in dealing with issues of gender equality and child protection
issues within public institutions, UN agencies and/or the international system
· At least 3 years
of working experience at the international level in a similar role.
· Experience in
designing development projects and programs with a gender and child protection
lens.
· Experience with
the monitoring and evaluation of programs with a gender and child protection
lens
· An understanding
of humanitarian, development, child rights and gender issues that is particular
to Right To Play project locations
· Familiarity with
and experience in quantitative and qualitative participatory research methods
Desired (an
asset):
· Other language
skills, particularly French and/or Portuguese
· Experience in
sport and play programming
· Experience in
quality improvement
· Experience working
in child protection
· Experience in
strengthening civil society organisations
· Coaching
background
· Child protection
and gender mainstreaming and governance background
· Knowledge of adult
learning
TECHNICAL
SKILLS REQUIRED:
· Proficiency in use
of Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word
· Good skill at
using financial software applications
· Skilled in
maintaining documentation
· Good written and
oral communication skills
· Good knowledge of
accounting practice, policies and procedures
· Proficiency in
both spoken and written English language
COMPETENCIES
/ PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
· Ability to work in
a dynamic, evolving, energetic, fast-paced international work environment
· Ability to work
well under pressure, handling multiple demands that are non-sequential
· Excellent writing,
editing, and problem solving skills
· Strong
interpersonal skills
· Strong verbal and
written communication skills
· Consistently
communicates a compelling vision that generates excitement, enthusiasm and
commitment to the group’s mission, purpose and goals
· Good team work
ethic, and also capable of working independently
· Demonstrates an
ability to adapt, learn and change through self-awareness and management of
emotions and an ability to develop supportive and productive work relationships
· Applies culturally
appropriate approaches to communicate and interact with the Right To Play team
and other diverse audiences
· Demonstrates a
commitment to and understanding of children’s rights and protection
SPECIAL
CONDITIONS:
· Ability to travel
internationally is required
Compensation: We offer a competitive
salary and benefits package
Employment
Start Date:
Immediately
Contract
Duration:
Full time, contract position until September 2017with possibility of extension
based on performance and availability of funds.
If you are
interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and cover
letter to: UgandaHR@righttoplay.com and kindly include “Africa Child Protection
and Gender Officer” and your name in the subject line. Please indicate your
salary expectations in the cover letter.
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. The successful candidate will be required to provide
a satisfactory police record check as a condition of employment.
