Employment Opportunities at Right To Play Tanzania, July/August 2018
Job Posting – Field Facilitators (2 for Mara and 1 for Morogoro)Closing Date: August 6, 2018
Organization: Right To Play
Department/Division: Tanzania Country Office
Work location: Morogoro & Mugumu-Serengeti -Mara
Authorized to Work in: Tanzania (for Tanzanian national only)
Employment Start Date: Immediately
Contract Duration: 1 year with possibility of Extension based on funding availability.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Field Facilitator reports directly to the Project Officer (PO) and is responsible for the implementation of Right To Play project activities and providing support and guidance to the community team in using RTP tools in the project location.
He/she is also responsible for monitoring the project for quality of delivery and effectiveness
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (must have):
EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or any related discipline.
• 3 years’ experience in developing and implementing training sessions some of which should have been in senior level working with NGOs
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Asset to have):
• Experience implementing a development program with local populations in both rural and urban settings.
• Experience in training, leading workshops and teaching.
• Experience with the governemement education system and curriculum development
• Personal sport and activity background with coaching experience.
• Holds a valid driver’s license for motorbike.
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Job Posting – Project Officer
Closing Date: August 6, 2018
Organization: Right To Play
Department/Division: Tanzania Country Office
Work location: Mugumu – Serengeti – Mara
Authorized to Work in: Tanzania (for Tanzanian national only)
Employment Start Date: Immediately
Contract Duration: 1 year with possibility of Extension based on funding availability.
BACKGROUND:
Right To Play is a global organization committed to improving the lives of children and youth affected by conflict, disease and poverty. Established in 2000, Right To Play has pioneered a unique play-based approach to learning and development which focuses on quality education, life skills, health, gender equality, child protection and building peaceful communities. With programming in over 20 countries including Tanzania, Right To Play transforms the lives of more than one million children each week using play and sports, both inside and outside of the classroom. In addition to our work with children, Right To Play advocates with parents, local communities, and governments to advance the fundamental rights of all children.
Right To Play is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Visit us at www.righttoplay.com. In Tanzania, Right To Play is legally registered under the NGO act of 2002 with certificate of registration number 12343 and certificate of compliance number 1501, reaching more than 113 pre-primary and primary schools in Dar Es Salaam, Morogoro and Mara.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Must have)
(A) EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, social sciences/project management or other related discipline.
(B) EXPERIENCE
3 years’ experience in project administration or community work including managing direct reports.
(C) COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
• Self-starter with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational and delegation skills
• Able to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks
• Strong development and team building skills
(D) TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Computer literacy in outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Internet
• Understand project management cycle
• Effective report writing and analytical skills
(E) LANGUAGES
Fluency in spoken and written English and Swahili language (s)..
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (An Asset)
• Knowledge in child and/or adult education
• Knowledge in Sport for Development
• Experience developing and managing budgets
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Job Posting – Training Officer
Closing Date: August 6, 2018
Organization: Right To Play
Department/Division: Tanzania Country Office
Work location: Dar es salaam
Authorized to Work in: Tanzania (for Tanzanian national only)
Employment Start Date: Immediately
Contract Duration: 1 year with possibility of Extension based on funding availability.
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Program Manager and technically to the Regional Training Officer the incumbent is responsible for ensuring quality of training provided by the Right To Play team through capacity building. The incumbent supports the development and implementation of organization’s resources and training program in the country
The Training Officer will be based in Dar es salaam with up to 50% of time travelling to Right to play project areas in Morogoro and Mara.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Must have)
EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION
Bachelor’s degree in education, adult education or other related discipline.
EXPERIENCE
3 years’ experience in developing and implementing training sessions some of which should have been in senior level working with NGOs and government Education system
COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Strong assessment and evaluation skills
• Ability to understand audience and adjust training to their level
• Strong facilitation skills
• Ability to work with children, youth leaders and adults
• Coaching and feedback skills
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Power Point, Excel and Internet
• Understanding of adult learning concepts, the national education system including the development and implementation of the education curriculum for pre-primary, primary and secondary,
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monitoring and evaluation methods and tools,
different training techniques, the concept of Sport for Development, the community needs and Children’s Rights, Gender and SRH
LANGUAGES
Fluency in spoken and written English and Swahili languages.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (An Asset)
• Master’s degree in Education, Adult education or any related discipline
• Train of Trainer certification
COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Excellent interpersonal and confidence using these in a cross -cultural environment
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• A solid team player with respect for others
• Ability to understand and motivate others
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Proven ability in transferring knowledge and experience
• Adaptable with the ability to deal with stress
• Demonstrated professionalism and positive attitude
• Strong development and team building skills
• Ability to confidently represent oneself and Right To Play
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to: TanzaniaHr@righttoplay.com and kindly include title you are applying to and your name in subject line. Please indicate your salary expectations in the cover letter. For the Field Facilitator position, please specify if you apply for Mara or Morogoro).
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We offer a family-friendly environment, that allows for flexible work arrangements 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 police record 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. Resident of respective regions are strongly encouraged to apply.
Source: Daily News July 26, 2018
