Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Country Director, Rwanda
Alecia Ng, Assoc CIPD
Global Talent Acquisition Specialist at Right To Play | Coach for young professionals
Organization: Right To Play International
Department/Division: International Programs
Work location: Kigali, Rwanda
Position Status: Local or Expat (unaccompanied or accompanied)
Target Start Date: April 2023
Contract Duration: Full-time, long-term engagement
Closing Date: 13 February 2023


Background:
Right To Play is a global organisation that protects, educates and empowers children to rise above adversity using play. By harnessing play, one of the most powerful and fundamental forces in a child’s life, we helped 1.52 million children last year to stay in school and out of work, to prevent life-threatening diseases like HIV and malaria and to stay safe from exploitation and abuse. We are the only global development organization focused exclusively on using 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 eight national offices across Europe (Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, UK) and North America (Canada, US).

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

Visit our website to learn more about who we are, what we do, and find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.


Job Summary:
The Country Director, Rwanda reports directly to the Global Director, Country Operations and leads the Rwanda team to deliver on our strategic plan through high quality, impactful programming. The Country Director manages, mentors, coaches and guides the Senior Management Team, building a team culture in line with our culture code. Fundraising, representation and relationship development are core responsibilities to grow our impact, income and profile. The Country Director ensures that our financial, operational and people management systems and process function effectively with adequate controls in place and that risks are identified and mitigated.

This is a senior leadership role within Right To Play (RTP), member of the Global Leadership Team (comprised of Country Directors, National Directors and HQ Directors and Executive Team Members) and contributing to global system improvement initiatives.

The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda with field visits, however, some international travel may be required.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Country Office Strategy, Leadership and Impact (20% of Time)
• Fundraising, Representation and Relationships (30% of Time)
• People Management, Mentorship and Coaching (25% of Time)
• Finance, Compliance and Controls (15% of Time)
• Security, Safety, Risk Management and Safeguarding (10% of Time)

Check out our job posting for the full details: https://tinyurl.com/7b7ee99y

Minimum Qualifications (Must Have):
Education/Training/Certification:
• Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Development studies or other related discipline

Experience:
• 10 years’ experience in a leadership role within a large or international organization working on strategic planning, leadership and people management, program quality, project management and planning, monitoring and evaluation, human resources and financial management

Competencies / Personal Attributes:
• Strategic planning skills
• Leadership, influencing and managerial skills
• Strong coaching and mentorship skills
• Ability to gain trust and secure donor funding
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills to build rapport with staff, partners, government officials, donors and community leaders
• Creativity and problem-solving skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Superior organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work under pressure meeting deadlines
• Demonstrated commitment to creating inclusive teams and work environments
• Demonstrated commitment to RTP’s mission, vision and code of conduct

Knowledge/Skills:
• Proven knowledge and commitment to effective program design and delivery to achieve impact
• Proven knowledge of budgetary control and financial management, including ability to read and understand financial data or keen willingness to learn
• Proven experience in program design and/or strategy development to achieve impact
• Demonstrated computer skills especially in MS Office packages
• Knowledge and understanding of Rwandan context

Languages:
• Fluency in spoken and written English

Desired Qualifications (An Asset):
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Development studies or other related discipline
• Proven success with mobilizing new sources of program funding
• Experience managing multi-sectoral programmes (e.g. Quality Education, Gender Equality, Health & Well-being, Child Protection, etc.)
• Significant experience with a child-focused organization

What You’ll Get:
The opportunity to work with a passionate, innovative and collaborative team where you have the ability to make things happen. You will gain experience working for a Great Place to Work® Canada Certified and globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). In addition, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package including 3 Personal Days and 5 Learning & Development Days per year.


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

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

Application Link: https://righttoplay.hiringplatform.ca/107404-country-director-rwanda/417890-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.

Should you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, kindly contact the People & Culture team by email at careers@righttoplay.com  

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