Organization:  Right To Play Ethiopia

Department/Division: DPM

Reports to: Project Officer

Work Location: North Shewa, Amhara region, Ethiopia- DebreBirhan

Authorized to work in: Ethiopia (Eligible to work legally without work visa sponsorship)

Target Hiring Range: Local salary scale applies (Grade 4). Hiring range and benefits will be shared with applicants as part of the recruitment process.

Please note that this is a national position, and salary will be paid in local currency.

Target Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Duration:  Full-time, one-year contract with possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding

Application Closing Date: November 9, 2025

We reach millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. 

We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child's life, 

to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.

Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 14 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and North America.

 These programs are supported by our global offices in Toronto, Canada; London, UK and seven national offices across Europe and North America.

OUR CULTURE:

• 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 Project Assistant is directly reports to the Project Officer, and Assists in planning and implementation of field activities, making qualitative and narrative reports and communication with beneficiaries and stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Accountability & Responsibilities:

• Supports on planning and budgeting of field activities, preparing projectreports and presentations (20%)

• Assists in assessing ongoing training needs, developing appropriate training curriculum and supporting re- sources (15%)

• Conducts regular field visits to support project implementation and collects updates of lessons learned and best practices 

• and reports on progress and challenges as they arise (35%)

• Assists in organizing and conducting special events and play days and undertakes logistical arrangements for training workshops and events (15%)

• Maintains project documents in a proper filing system both in hard and soft forms and monitors attendance

• register and staff absence requests and updates staff annual leave plan and shares all project related activities and information of stakeholders with the Project Officer (15%)

2. Scope (geographical and/or functional), Impact and Autonomy

• Supports project administration, logistical arrangement and financial management in project office and sites in North Shoa zone

3. Staff management support

• Maintains staff files and records

4. Information requirement for decision-making

• Gathers information on project implementation status and makes basic analysis and shares issues with the project officer that require immediate attention

5. Innovation and Improvements

• Supports effective implementation of play-based and active learning methods and initiatives to promote psychosocial well-being.

6. Relationships & Communications: Internal / External:

• The role requires communicating internally with staff in program, finance and logistics sections and externally with visitors, beneficiaries and stakeholders.

Perform other duties as assigned

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 (e.g. medical and life insurance, transportation allowance)

• 20 paid vacation days per year

• 3 personal days per year

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

• Maternity/paternity/parental leave top up and support

• Annual learning week

• Annual staff recognition awards

• Opportunity to connect with employees across our offices (e.g. Facebook Workplace)

• Opportunity to engage in global projects and initiatives

• Wellness programs

• Playful activities and events

Job Requirements

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Teaching ,Social Science or related discipline.

• Training certificates in Play Based Learning is advantageous

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years’ experience in similar position with NGO or government institutions on education preferably Education in Emergency/Foundational Learning

• Computer literacy in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet.

• Good in spoken and written English and Amharic languages

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

The core competencies include:

• Collaboration

• Resilience:

• Interpersonal Skills:

• Ability to facilitate multiple tasks

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Understanding of active learning approaches, particularly play-based learning

• Knowledge and understanding of best practices in basic education programs, including technical experience in teacher training and resource and curriculum development

• Understand Project Management cycle

• Effective report writing and analytical skills

LANGUAGES:

• Fluency in spoken and written English and Amharic

Additionally:

• The role will require working in emergency response setting including in IDP camps.

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.

Apply THIS LINK

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Shortlisting of applications will begin immediately.

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 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.

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.

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