Organization: Right To Play International
Department/Division: Program Quality and Impact (PQI)
Reports to: Vice President, Impact and Quality
Work Location: One of Right To Play offices(Burundi, Canada, Ethiopia, Ghana, Jordan, Lebanon, Mali, Mozambique, Pakistan, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda or United Kingdom)
Work Arrangement: A combination of in-office and remote-working in accordance with Right To Play's work arrangement and the operational needs of the department
Authorized to work in: One of the countries listed above (eligible to work legally without visa or work permit sponsorship)
Target Hiring Range: Local salary scale applies (Grade 10). Hiring range and benefits will be shared with applicants as part of the recruitment process.
Target Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Duration: Full-time, 12 to 15 months fixed term contract
Application Closing Date: July 14, 2024 23:59 EDT- Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
ABOUT US:
Right To Play is a global leaderin delivering play-based programs that promote children and young people's learning and well-being. 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 MISSION:
To protect, educate, and empower children to rise above adversity using the power of play.
OUR PROGRAMS:
Our four core programs focus on:
Our Theory of Change places children and young people at its heart. We aim to improve their learning, wellbeing, and socio-emotional outcomes to catalyze transformative change. The full details are available in our Global Strategic Plan 2024 - 2026.
For more information on our work and impact, please read our Annual Report.
With a shared passion for our mission, our Culture Code guides how we act and interact based on five core pillars:
Please also watch this video to find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.
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ROLE SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Vice President (VP) Impact & Quality, the Interim Director, Program Quality, drives excellence in Right To Play's programming and is responsible for the leadership, oversight and management of the Program Quality (PQ) team, who support the implementation of global program strategies and theories of change.
You will facilitate internal and external learning for continuous improvement and lead and mentor the PQ team to deliver programs that improve learning and well being outcomes for children and young people.
You will lead and guide technical and training and resource development specialists in the design and delivery of play based learning and wellbeing focused programs, including those focused on education, psychosocial support and gender equality and girls' wellbeing. Central to this role is providing leadership and strategic direction to strengthen program quality by supporting country offices and staff in designing, managing and implementing programs and projects that utilise play based approaches to improving children and young people's learning, wellbeing and social emotional skills.
You will work with the Impact Director and VP, Impact & Quality to provide programmatic insights to support and steer organisational priorities. They also work closely with country teams, national offices and Global officers (in London, UK and Toronto, Canada) to identify and implement key program development initiatives.
Up to 10% travel is anticipated, but this is negotiable based on the candidate's circumstances.
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WHO YOU ARE
You're a compassionate team leader with an ability to communicate and collaborate with leagues across various disciplines. You're enthusiastic about our mission to transform children and young people's learning and well being through play and motivated by working in a values driven organisation. You have a combination of strategic and practical skills, ideally related to one of RTP's core programs (Early Childhood Care & Education, Primary Education, Psychosocial Support, and Gender Equality and Girls' Wellbeing) and use your experience to drive the quality and impact of evidence-based programs. You create and maintain an inclusive, supportive and happy team and are able to inspire and motivate those you manage.
Check out our job posting for the full details:
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.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application.
Application Link: https://righttoplay.hiringplatform.ca/181800-interim-director-program-quality/784793-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 on a rolling basis so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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 ion 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 ion 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.
