Company Profile

Right To Play is a global organisation that protects, educates and empowers children to rise above adversity using the power of play. By harnessing play, one of the most powerful and fundamental forces in a child’s life, we helped 2.3 million children last year to stay in school and out of work, to prevent life-threatening diseases 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 is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has operations in 22 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.   

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    

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 Description

• Ensure comprehensive collaboration and engagement among local partners, children, young people, teachers, NGOs, community members, and stakeholders throughout project planning, implementation, and evaluation, while supporting capacity building of stakeholders’, parents, and caregivers, district education officers, head teachers

• Ensure effective project implementation and support through the establishment of a strong coaching and mentoring support to teachers, in collaboration with district officials, for quality assessment of the teachers’ performance (teaching practices) and regular learner assessment in compliance with safeguarding, child protection and gender equality and inclusivity policies.

• Work with local partners and stakeholders, in particular schools’ management committees and the district directorate of education to identify, select, and support key program priorities to address the needs of the community and the schools. 

• Supervise and support teachers, mentors, and members of the school management committees in developing, implementing, and evaluating educational action plans, particularly focusing on supporting the school performance objectives.

Required Skills or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in education, or any related discipline.

• 3 years’ experience working in project implementation and coordination, part of which should have been in training and building the capacity of adults and engaging community members.
• At least two years working with partners in the education sector. 

• Ability to confidently represent oneself and Right To Play
• Effective planning and organizing skills
• Coaching and feedback skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong development and team building skills

• Understanding of education principles, standard based curriculum and teaching 
• Computer literacy in outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Internet
• Effective report writing
• Understanding the education systems 
• Understanding of a community-led process
• Understanding of the concept of play-based learning
• Understanding of child rights and child protection

• Excellent spoken and written English and local language(s) (Ewe & Twi) in the project location

• Experience implementing a development program with local populations in both rural and urban settings
• Experience in training, leading workshops and teaching (must have)
• Ability to ride and maintain a motorbike in the field  (must have)
• Hold a valid driver’s license for motorbike (must have)

WHO YOU ARE
You are highly driven, results-oriented, collaborative, and well-rounded leader with a passion for working with
children and youth. You are an exceptional communicator with excellent networking skills. 

• Competitive salary and benefits eg: Medical Insurance cover for you and your spouse and three children
• 20 days annual leave
• Up to 3 personal days per year
• Up to 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 (Global Buddy Chat, Facebook Workplace)
• Opportunity to engage in global projects and initiatives.
• Wellness programs
• Playful activities and events
• Opportunity of job enrichment/enlargement through paid acting or additional responsibility assignments