Organization: Right To Play Tanzania
Department/Division: Programs
Reports to: Program Manager
Work Location: Morogoro Urban, Tanzania
Work Arrangement: A combination of in-office and remote-working in accordance with Right To Play’s work arrangement and the operational needs of the department
Authorized to work in: Tanzania (Eligible to work legally without visa or work permit sponsorship)
**Target Hiring Salary: TSH.3,550,884/-**per month (before taxes)
Target Start Date: June 2025
Contract Duration: Full-time, 6 months contract with possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding
Application Closing Date: May 14th, 2025, 23:59 EAT
ABOUT US:
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 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.
OUR CULTURE:
- 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.
ROLE SUMMARY:
The 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*.*
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WHAT YOU’LL DO:
#1: Project administration (45% of Time):
- Prepares and leads the implementation plan of project activities from existing operational plan.
- Guides Project Coordinators on executing the activities in each project location.
- Ensures that activities are compliant with RTP methodology and standards.
- Oversees community events such as Play Days to promote topics/issues related to their needs.
- Develops and strengthens understanding of our project management cycle with project staff and partners.
- Compiles reports (quarterly, annually, donor reports and government reports) received from the Project Coordinators and submits monthly activity reports to PM.
- Completes monthly budget projections and tracks expenditures.
- Participates in the planning of budget and tracks activity expenses occurred against cash projections.
- Procures project equipment (in coordination with Logistics Officer/, within authorization levels set in the In-Field Authorization Levels policy.
- Coordinate facility upgrades based on the needs of the project site.
- Arranges for storage and delivery of sport equipment to participating schools.
- Coordinates with other NGOs/CBOs to ensure participation in partner events.
- Monitor security situation in project location and reports to the PM.
- Ensure RTP assets are properly maintained.
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#2: Team management (20% of Time):
- 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.
- Conduct 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.
- Ensures staff understands and complies with policies of RTP.
- Follows existing systems to reasonably safeguard the overall health, welfare and security of the project staff.
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#3: Networking, representation and partnership building (15% of Time):
- Prepares and leads the implementation plan of project activities from existing operational plan.
- Guides Project Coordinators on executing the activities in each project location.
- Ensures that activities are compliant with RTP methodology and standards.
- Oversees community events such as Play Days to promote topics/issues related to their needs.
- Develops and strengthens understanding of our project management cycle with project staff and partners.
- Compiles reports (quarterly, annually, donor reports and government reports) received from the Project Coordinators and submits monthly activity reports to PM.
- Completes monthly budget projections and tracks expenditures.
- Participates in the planning of budget and tracks activity expenses occurred against cash projections.
- Procures project equipment (in coordination with Logistics Officer/, within authorization levels set in the In-Field Authorization Levels policy.
- Coordinate facility upgrades based on the needs of the project site.
- Arranges for storage and delivery of sport equipment to participating schools.
- Coordinates with other NGOs/CBOs to ensure participation in partner events.
- Monitor security situation in project location and reports to the PM.
- Ensure RTP assets, project vehicles are properly maintained.
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#4: Monitoring and reporting (15% of Time):
- Visits project locations to oversee activities, events and collects information to report on performance outcomes.
- Works with school directors and teachers to develop their understanding of RTP’s monitoring and evaluation system as it relates to reporting on children and teachers actively involved in sport and play activities.
- Ensures accurate collection and timely submission of quantitative and quantitative monitoring information according to RTP monitoring tools.
- Submits regularly reports to PM and external stakeholders as required.
- Provides quarterly updates of lessons learned and best practices to project team, stakeholders and the PM.
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5#: Performs other duties as assigned (5% of Time)
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WHAT YOU’LL BRING (ESSENTIAL):
EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, social sciences or other related discipline.
EXPERIENCE:
3 years’ experience in project administration or community work including managing direct reports
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Computer literacy in outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Internet
- Understand project management cycle
- Effective report writing and analytical skills
LANGUAGES:
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Swahili languages
BONUS IF YOU’LL BRING:
- Knowledge in child and/or adult education
- Knowledge in Sport for Development
- Experience developing and managing budgets
WHO YOU ARE:
You 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.
WHAT YOU’LL GET:
The 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 (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 “play” is appreciated as a core avenue to building community.
- Competitive salary and benefits (e.g. medical insurance, group disability and life insurance)
- Flexible work arrangements (e.g. hybrid and flex hours)
- 28 days annual leave prorated based on start date
- 3 personal days per year
- 5 personal learning and development (L&D) days per year
- 4 months Maternity leave
- 10 days paternity leave
- Annual staff recognition awards and long service awards
- Opportunity to connect with employees across our offices (e.g. 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
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link.
Application Link: https://righttoplay.hiringplatform.ca/210456-project-officer-morogoro-may-2025/934380-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 after the closing date.
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.
We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Should you require any accessibility related accommodations or specific adjustments to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter, please reach out to the People & Culture team by email at [email protected]. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.
To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.righttoplay.com.
