Right to Play
Right To Play protects, educates and empowers children to rise.
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.
JOB – Project Coordinator
Organization: Right To Play Ethiopia
Department/Division: DPM
Reports to: Project Officer
Perform other duties as assigned
Work Location: North Shewa, Amhara region, Debre Birhan, Ethiopia
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: July 17, 2025
OUR CULTURE:
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 Coordinator (PC) reports directly to the Project Officer (PO) and is responsible for the implementation of Right To Play project activities and providing support teachers, school directors and community representatives in using RTP tools in the project location. The incumbent is also responsible for monitoring the project for quality of delivery and effectiveness.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Activity planning and implementation (45% of Time):
Establish and maintain partnerships (20% of Time):
Supervision and guidance (10% of Time):
Perform other duties as assigned (5% of Time)
COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
TECHNICAL SKILLS
LANGUAGES
Excellent spoken and written English and local language(s).
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (An Asset)
ADDITIONAL JOB RELATED CONDITIONS
The incumbent is expected to travel to project locations using an RTP car or motorcycle and in some cases the incumbent may need to walk between the project’s locations.
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.
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
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/214874-project-officer-debre-birhan/956906-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.
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 .
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