BACKGROUND

Right To Play is a global organization that protects, educates and empowers children to rise above adversity using play. By harnessing play, one of the most powerful and fundamental forces in a child’s life, we helped 2.3 million children last year to stay in school and out of work, to prevent life-threatening diseases like HIV and malaria and to stay safe from exploitation and abuse. We are the only global development organization focused exclusively on using play to transform the lives of children and youth impacted by poverty, war, disease and inequality.

Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 15 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our headquarters in Toronto, Canada; London, UK and eight national offices across Europe (Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, UK) and North America (Canada, US).

With a shared passion for our mission, our Culture Code guides how we act and interact based on five core pillars:

• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion
• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
• Display Courage – Act with integrity
• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another
• Be Playful – Have fun at work

Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and watch this video to find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.

About this Project

In LEGO COVID 1.0 grant Right to Play created and distributed P.O.W.E.R.: Play Opportunities for Wellness and Education Resource. The resources were translated in to Amharic and Oromiffa languages. It is the first open education resource consisting of a collection of gender-responsive, play-based learning resources for teachers, parents, coaches, social workers, and more. The P.O.W.E.R. collection is made up of printed manual with 100 play-based learning games, guidance resources for facilitators (print and web/digital versions) and 100 animated play-based learning videos (2-3 minutes each). This second phase will focus on making the materials user-friendly, training of teachers and provision of follow up support for intensive application of the tools in selected schools.

The overarching objective is to enable teachers, parents, and others to lead activities with children, with the aim of improving psychosocial wellbeing of children and develop holistic skills like communication, creativity and confidence. ​

Hence, RTP Ethiopia is looking for an energetic, self-driven project/training officer who will spearhead the adaptation of POWER tools, scale up in the targeted 31 primary schools through training of trainers (teachers), provide follow up support and advocate about the resource to wider audiences.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Training Officer reports to the Country Program Manager with matrix management to the field office representative. The incumbent is responsible for detail planning and high-quality implementation of the POWER Scale up project in the selected schools of Benishangul Gumuz Region. With the support of the training assistant/ Field Facilitator/, he/she will be responsible for the quality delivery of the ToT to teachers, provide a follow up support in cascading to target schools and work with wider stakeholders (ministry of education, CSOs, media and other) who could potentially use the POWER. The incumbent works with global training officer in familiarizing self with the POWER and other complementary resources and takes ownership for self- development, while leading the implementation of the project under the direction of the direct line manager and field office representatives. He/she is also responsible for partnership management, budget monitoring, reporting and meeting donor and organizational compliance requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job Responsibility #1: Project planning, implementation and learning (50%)

• Plan, organize and coordinate the delivery of project activities in timely manner, within budget and quality
• Promptly report on unexpected delays, costs, or quality and initiating appropriate corrective action.
• Work with the MEAL officer in tracking output level indicators, collate human stories from users, document lessons learnt and support outcome survey at the end of the project aimed at measuring the impact on children
• Together with the training assistant/ field facilitator manage the Field Facilitator/ Training Assistant, provide follow up support to trained teachers based on needs
• Provide a regular detailed monthly accomplishment report and submit to the programme Manager and field office representative, prepare project briefs for external stakeholders
• Familiarize update self with the POWER and other organizational resource, as well as contemporary approaches and knowledge aimed at improving the wellbeing of children
• Demonstrate resourcefulness person on training and capacity building aspects
• Manage the storage and proper distribution of the project resources (placeholders, manuals, stationary and other materials)

Job Responsibility #2: Partnership, Representation and Collaboration (30% )

• Develop, maintain and manage existing and new partnerships with government Education Office structures, Schools, CSOs etc
• Regularly monitors the quality of RTP interaction with project partners and advises field staff and country team on issues requiring attention
• Represent RTP on the designated project and other relevant forums as delegated by the Program Manager or field office representative
• Collaborate with the direct manager, country training officer and other staff in furthering the mission and values of RTP on the designated project and beyond
• Supports the integration of training, capacity building and resource development components in proposal development

Job Responsibility #3: Budget management (15% of Time)

• Take the responsibility for budget monitoring and follow up on the designated project
• Prepare spending plan for the project with adjustments required and regularly monitor the burn rate
• Use the BVA variance analysis and flag budge lines requiring attention

Job Responsibility #4: Other Tasks as Assigned (5% of Time)

WHO YOU ARE:

You are highly driven, results-oriented, collaborative with a passion for working with children and youth. You are an exceptional communicator with excellent networking skills.

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

The opportunity to work with a passionate, innovative and collaborative team where you have the ability to make things happen. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). In addition, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Organization: Right To Play Ethiopia

Department/Division: Programs

Work location: Assosa, Benishangul Gumuz Region with 50% travel to woredas

Authorized to work in: Ethiopia (Ability to work legally without requiring a work permit or sponsorship)

Target Start Date: Immediate

Contract Duration:  One year with a possible extension based on performance and availability of funding

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Must have):

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor's degree in pedagogical science (education), social sciences, development studies or other related disciplines.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years' experience in managing development projects
• Background in teaching with strong facilitation skill using participatory methodologies
• Experience in managing projects preferably using play based methodologies to improve literacy, numeracy and life skills development
• Experience in capacity building effort
• Training facilitation (ToT), coaching and capacity building experience

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent 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
• Innovative and proactive in problem solving
• Demonstrated professionalism and diplomacy
• Ability to represent oneself and RTP to mid-level officials
• A solid team player

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Strong Microsoft Office and program management tools and procedures
• Budgetary control and financial management, including ability to read and understand financial data
• Project management skills
• Familiarity with priorities of vulnerable children and youth in Ethiopia
• Knowledge on participatory methodologies and behavioral change communication
• Graphics design and arts knowledge will be additional asset
• Understanding of good practices in integrating gender equality into project plans and implementation would be considered a strong asset
• Understanding of community development or development

LANGUAGES:  

• Fluency in written and spoken English, and at least one other local language 

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through CLICK HERE to upload your resume and cover letter in English.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Shortlisting of applications will begin immediately and interviews may be held before the closing date.

Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. As such, we encourage women and groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance.

We are 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 Vulnerable Sector Screening or equivalent criminal check as a condition of employment.

Should you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, kindly contact the People & Culture team by email at tassefa@righttoplay.com

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.righttoplay.com.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply