Project Manager

Organization: Right To Play Ethiopia

Department/Division: Program Development

Reports to: Program Manager (PM)

Work Location: East Showa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia (with frequent travels to project site)

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

Target Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Duration: Full-time / Permanent / 1-year contract with possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding

Application Closing Date: Mach 6, 2025

ABOUT US:

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Program Manager report directly to Program Manager (PM). The incumbent is responsible for program planning, design and development, fundraising, partnerships, representation and program implementation. He/she is also responsible for effective financial management, reporting, budget monitoring and donor compliance. The Project Manager leads and directly manages a team of professional staff to ensure quality program implementation.

For full information please refer to this linked document: Project Manager.pdf – Google Drive

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION

• Master’s degree in social sciences, development studies or other related disciplines.

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years’ experience managing international development programs and liaising with

government officials and donors.

• Proven experience in project planning, proposal development, report writing, resource

mobilization, networking, partnership-building and working with NGOs.

COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Superior 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

• Creative and flexible with problem solving skills

• Demonstrated professionalism and diplomacy

• Ability to confidently represent oneself and RTP to high level officials

• Strategy planning skills

• People management particularly coaching and influence management

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong MS Office and program management tools and procedures

• Budgetary control and financial management, including ability to read and understand financial data

• Project management skills

• Understanding of the concept of sport for development

• Understanding of community development processes

LANGUAGES

• Fluency written and spoken English and Amharic.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (AN ASSET)

• Experience in quality improvement

• Experience working in child protection, education sector

• Sport and play experience

• Experience in strengthening civil societies

• Coaching background

• Gender mainstreaming and governance background

WHO YOU ARE:

You are passionate about our commitment to help children and youth rise above life’s challenges

through the power of play. You are highly collaborative and a relationship builder with a passion for humanitarian work, human rights and social change. You have been extensively involved in the implementation of Program strategies. Your attention to detail is great and you have a positive, follow- through mindset. You are focused on strategically positioning Right To Play as a partner of choice for our donors.

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:

https://righttoplay.hiringplatform.ca/203466-project-manager/900985-application-form/en

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 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