Organization:\u00a0Right To Play Tanzania
\nDepartment\/Division:\u00a0Programs
\nReports to: Program Manager
\nWork Location:\u00a0Morogoro Urban, Tanzania
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\nWork Arrangement: A combination of in-office and remote-working in accordance with Right To Play\u2019s work arrangement and the operational needs of the department
\nAuthorized to work in: Tanzania (Eligible to work legally without visa or work permit sponsorship)
\n**Target Hiring Salary: TSH.3,550,884\/-**per month (before taxes)
\nTarget Start Date:\u00a0June 2025
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\nContract Duration: Full-time, 6 months contract with possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding
\nApplication Closing Date: May 14th, 2025, 23:59 EAT
\nABOUT US:
\nWe 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\u2019s life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.
\nEstablished 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.
\nOUR CULTURE:<\/p>\n
Accept Everyone\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Be intentional about inclusion
\nMake Things Happen\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
\nDisplay Courage\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Act with integrity
\nDemonstrate Care\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Look after yourself and one another
\nBe Playful\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Have fun at work<\/p>\n
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.
\nROLE SUMMARY:
\nThe Project Officer reports directly to the Program Manager (PM) and is responsible for overseeing project implementation, effective administration of the project, reporting to internal and external stakeholders as well as relationship management with key stakeholders*.*
\nWHAT YOU\u2019LL DO:
\n#1: Project administration (45% of Time):<\/p>\n
Prepares and leads the implementation plan of project activities from existing operational plan.
\nGuides Project Coordinators on executing the activities in each project location.
\nEnsures that activities are compliant with RTP methodology and standards.
\nOversees community events such as Play Days to promote topics\/issues related to their needs.
\nDevelops and strengthens understanding of our project management cycle with project staff and partners.
\nCompiles reports (quarterly, annually, donor reports and government reports) received from the Project Coordinators and submits monthly activity reports to PM.
\nCompletes monthly budget projections and tracks expenditures.
\nParticipates in the planning of budget and tracks activity expenses occurred against cash projections.
\nProcures project equipment (in coordination with Logistics Officer\/, within authorization levels set in the In-Field Authorization Levels policy.
\nCoordinate facility upgrades based on the needs of the project site.
\nArranges for storage and delivery of sport equipment to participating schools.
\nCoordinates with other NGOs\/CBOs to ensure participation in partner events.
\nMonitor security situation in project location and reports to the PM.
\nEnsure RTP assets are properly maintained.<\/p>\n
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\n#2: Team management (20% of Time):<\/p>\n
Ensures Staff in his\/her project location have annual objectives\/plans and ensure comprehensive and constructive performance reviews against set objectives are timely done and properly documented.
\nConduct a 360o feedback and Identify staff development gaps and facilitates discussion of performance improvement and ensure that plans are in place and all finance staff have been trained on the identified gaps.
\nEnsures staff understands and complies with policies of RTP.
\nFollows existing systems to reasonably safeguard the overall health, welfare and security of the project staff.<\/p>\n
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\n#3: Networking, representation and partnership building (15% of Time):<\/p>\n
Prepares and leads the implementation plan of project activities from existing operational plan.
\nGuides Project Coordinators on executing the activities in each project location.
\nEnsures that activities are compliant with RTP methodology and standards.
\nOversees community events such as Play Days to promote topics\/issues related to their needs.
\nDevelops and strengthens understanding of our project management cycle with project staff and partners.
\nCompiles reports (quarterly, annually, donor reports and government reports) received from the Project Coordinators and submits monthly activity reports to PM.
\nCompletes monthly budget projections and tracks expenditures.
\nParticipates in the planning of budget and tracks activity expenses occurred against cash projections.
\nProcures project equipment (in coordination with Logistics Officer\/, within authorization levels set in the In-Field Authorization Levels policy.
\nCoordinate facility upgrades based on the needs of the project site.
\nArranges for storage and delivery of sport equipment to participating schools.
\nCoordinates with other NGOs\/CBOs to ensure participation in partner events.
\nMonitor security situation in project location and reports to the PM.
\nEnsure RTP assets, project vehicles are properly maintained.<\/p>\n
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\n#4: Monitoring and reporting (15% of Time):<\/p>\n
Visits project locations to oversee activities, events and collects information to report on performance outcomes.
\nWorks with school directors and teachers to develop their understanding of RTP\u2019s monitoring and evaluation system as it relates to reporting on children and teachers actively involved in sport and play activities.
\nEnsures accurate collection and timely submission of quantitative and quantitative monitoring information according to RTP monitoring tools.
\nSubmits regularly reports to PM and external stakeholders as required.
\nProvides quarterly updates of lessons learned and best practices to project team, stakeholders and the PM.<\/p>\n
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\n5#: Performs other duties as assigned (5% of Time)
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\nWHAT YOU\u2019LL BRING (ESSENTIAL):
\nEDUCATION\/TRAINING\/CERTIFICATION:
\nBachelor\u2019s degree in business administration, management, social sciences or other related discipline.
\nEXPERIENCE:
\n3 years\u2019 experience in project administration or community work including managing direct reports
\nKNOWLEDGE\/SKILLS:<\/p>\n
Computer literacy in outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Internet
\nUnderstand project management cycle
\nEffective report writing and analytical skills<\/p>\n
LANGUAGES:<\/p>\n
Fluency in spoken and written English and Swahili languages<\/p>\n
BONUS IF YOU\u2019LL BRING:<\/p>\n
Knowledge in child and\/or adult education
\nKnowledge in Sport for Development
\nExperience developing and managing budgets<\/p>\n
WHO YOU ARE:
\nYou are highly driven, results-oriented, collaborative with a passion for working with children and youth. You are creative and flexible with problem solving skills. You have 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 other stakeholders, ability to adapt and work under pressure meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment, demonstrated professionalism and diplomacy, ability to represent oneself as an effective Right To Play ambassador to high level officials, strategic planning skills for education initiatives as well as people management, particularly influence management skills.
\nWHAT YOU\u2019LL GET:
\nThe 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\u00a0(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 \u201cplay\u201d is appreciated as a core avenue to building community.<\/p>\n
Competitive salary and benefits (e.g. medical insurance, group disability and life insurance)
\nFlexible work arrangements (e.g. hybrid and flex hours)
\n28 days annual leave prorated based on start date
\n3 personal days per year
\n5 personal learning and development (L&D) days per year
\n4 months Maternity leave
\n10 days paternity leave
\nAnnual staff recognition awards and long service awards
\nOpportunity to connect with employees across our offices (e.g. Facebook Workplace)
\nOpportunity to engage in global projects and initiatives
\nWellness programs
\nPlayful activities and events
\nOpportunity of job enrichment\/enlargement through paid acting or additional responsibility assignments<\/p>\n
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