Application Deadline: September 3, 2024

at  Right To Play

JOB POSTING – MANAGER, GLOBAL PROGRAM PARTNERSHIPS (FRENCH SPEAKING)

Organization: Right To Play International
Department/Division: Global Partnerships
Reports to: Director, Global Partnerships
Work Location: Toronto (preferred), Montreal, or Ottawa, Canada
Work Arrangement: A combination of minimum 2 in-office days a week, and remote-working in
accordance with Right To Play’s work arrangement and the operational needs of
the department. Possibility of remote-working from Montreal or Ottawa, pending
management approval.
Authorized to work in: Canada (Eligible to work legally without visa or work permit sponsorship)
Target Hiring Salary: CAD $87,784 per annum (before taxes)
Target Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Duration: Full-time, permanent contract
Application Closing Date: September 3, 2024 23:59 EDT - Please note that applications will be reviewed on
a rolling basis, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

ABOUT US:

Right To Play is a global organization that protects, educates, and empowers children to rise above adversity
through the power or play. 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 is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has operations in 21 countries across
Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• University degree in a related field (e.g. International Development, Public Policy/Administration)

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years’ professional experience in program management, compliance and donor management in an

INGO, particularly with grants and programs focused on education

• 5 years’ experience in and good understanding of the grant management cycle, logical frameworks,

budget monitoring and experience of working with major institutional donors, foundations and

multilateral organizations

• Experience in coordinating and preparing successful proposals and reports for major donors
• Experience with working in cross-functional teams and matrix environments
• Demonstrated experience in building strong trust-based relationships with widely diverse people

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a workload

comprised of varying and changing tasks and responsibilities

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral), interpersonal, public relations and report writing skills
• Good analysis, problem solving and project management skills
• Ability to maintain composure whilst dealing with competing priorities and stakeholders
• Solid knowledge of international development and humanitarian programming and policy

ROLE SUMMARY:

Reporting to Director, Global Partnerships, the Manager, Global Program Partnerships is responsible for
ensuring quality grant management, implementation and compliance for a portfolio of grants and partnerships
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of high strategic value. You will support grant management, relationship management and stewardship while
coordinating partnership growth strategies and proposal development for a selection of donors.
Specifically, you’ll oversee Right To Play’s portfolio of three Global Affairs Canada-funded projects in French-
speaking West Africa, including a girls’ empowerment through sports project in Senegal and an education
project in Mali focused on supporting the education of internally displaced and host children.
Travel locally and internationally up to 10% of time is required.

#4: OTHER TASKS AS ASSIGNED (5% OF TIME)

comprised of varying and changing tasks and responsibilities

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral), interpersonal, public relations and report writing skills
• Good analysis, problem solving and project management skills
• Ability to maintain composure whilst dealing with competing priorities and stakeholders
• Solid knowledge of international development and humanitarian programming and polic