Right To Play is a global organisation that protects, educates and empowers children to rise above adversity through the power of play. We help millions of children each year to stay in school and out of work, to prevent life-threatening diseases and to stay safe from exploitation and abuse. We are the leading global development organization that uses 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 seven national offices across Europe and North America.

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.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Training Officer will provide technical support to guide the effective need assessment, evaluation and strengthening the capacity building framework at  Right To Play’s (RTP’s) programs in Ethiopia. You will provide technical guidance on training standards and approaches. This position will also be responsible for providing skills building, resource development, coaching and mentorship support, including facilitating a adult trainings in the community and encouraging learning and best practice among teams. You will guide the development of new project models at Right To Play.

The Training Officer reports directly to the Program Manager 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.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

#1: Training and capacity building (40% of Time):

• Conducts needs assessment, evaluates the skills of the team and recommends the appropriate training.

• Develops annual training plan to build staff capacity and enhance their skills in line with the RTP country plan.

• Conducts training sessions in child protection, gender, teachers training and other related subjects.

• Supports Project Coordinator, Teacher Trainers, Coaches and Junior Leaders in identifying the community needs and ensures RTP activities are aligned with project plans and proposals.

• Trains Project Coordinator and Teacher Trainers in RTP resources and supports the certification process of Coaches and Coach Trainers.

• Works with Project Coordinator, partners and Coach Trainers to develop weekly, monthly and annual Coach training schedules for all project locations.

• Supports Project Coordinator and Teacher Trainers when they train Coaches, and ensures that all trainings are modified and aligned with proposals and work plans. 

• Works with Project Coordinator and Coach Trainers to evaluate training workshops and submits evaluation reports to the Program Manager.

• Works with Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer to ensure Project Coordinator and Coach Trainers are trained on using qualitative and quantitative monitoring tools as well as performance assessment.

• Maintains records of the training database as well as the training library for the benefit and use of the team.

• Formulates terms of reference for external training when needed, evaluates the training providers and recommends the appropriate one.

• Trains education officials on how to observe and support teachers. 

• Coaches and mentors the Project Coordinator and provides inputs on training reports developed by them.

• Develops together with Program Manager and partners a context specific to the continuum of training and provides technical inputs on the delivery of related training.

#2: Activity planning and implementation (35% of Time):

• Ensures Project Officers, Project Coordinators and Teacher Trainers have a clear activity plan and works with them to develop and implement activity schedules for children in all project locations.

• Together with Project Coordinator encourages and supports Coach-led and community led initiatives in all project locations.

• Conducts regular follow-up visits of all project locations to ensure training plans and implementation aligns with project proposal; supports project team in developing workshops to best fit the requirement and projects in the field.

• Ensures integration of partner organization activities into RTP activities and vice versa.

• Supports Field Facilitators in regard to training logistics in all project locations.

• Provides feedback on new resources and recommends changes based on country context.

• Supports the integration of training, capacity building and resource development components in proposal development.

• Supports the development of the country annual plan to ensure that training and capacity building are designed to meet program outcomes in line with proposals.

• Supports the development and dissemination of best practices related to the country programs.

#3: Establish and maintain partnerships (20% of Time):

Represents RTP and has regular consultations with Project Coordinators, Coach Trainers, local partner organizations, stakeholders and key beneficiaries in all project locations in regards to training and RTP tools.  

Organization:                                    Right To Play Ethiopia

Department/Division:                   Program Development

Work Location:                                 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Target Hiring Range:                       Local salary scale applies (Grade 6). Hiring range and benefits will be shared with applicants as part of the recruitment process.

Target Start Date:                            January 2024

Contract Duration:                          One year with a possibility of contract extension

Application Closing Date:             November 30/2023

Job Requirements

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

WHAT YOU’LL BRING (ESSENTIAL):

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in social studies, 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

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• 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 

• Strong conflict management and resolution skills

• Excellent relationship building and management with internal and external stakeholders

• Focuses on impact and result for the client

• Growth mindset, open to feedback and actively engage in continuous learning and development

KNOWLEDGE/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

LANGUAGES:

• Fluency in spoken and written English and local language

BONUS IF YOU’LL BRING (NOT ESSENTIAL):

• Train of Trainer certification 

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

The opportunity to collaborate with an innovative global team who are passionate about working with children and youth. 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). You will be immersed in an environment where learning and development is encouraged and valued, and “play” is appreciated as a core avenue to building community.

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Flexible work arrangements (e.g. work from home and flex hours)

• Up to 5 personal learning and development (L&D) days per year

• Annual learning week

• Annual staff recognition awards

• Opportunity to connect with employees across our offices (Global Buddy Chat, Facebook Workplace)

• Opportunity to engage in global projects and initiatives

• Wellness programs

• Playful activities and events

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link.

Application Link: CLICK HERE

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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 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 value and promote a culture   of   diversity,   equity,   inclusion,   and belonging.   Should   you   require any accessibility related accommodations or specific adjustments to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter, please reach out to the People & Culture team by email      at careers@righttoplay.com. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.

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.

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