Project Officer

JOB POSTING – Project Officer

Organization:                                                    Right To Play Palestinian Territories

Department/Division:                                   Programs            

Reports to:                                                         Program Manager

Work Location:                                                 Ramallah, Palestinian Territories

Authorized to work in:                                  Palestinian Territories (Eligible to work legally without visa or work permit sponsorship)

Target Hiring Salary:                                       ILS 10,795 per month (before taxes, pending 2025 Pay Award)

Target Start Date:                                 March 2025

Contract Duration:                                          1 year contract with possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding

Application Closing Date:                             January 26, 2025 23:59 EET - Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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:

Reporting to the Program Manager (PM), the Project Officer is responsible for the effective     administration of the project, ensuring compliance with Right To Play (RTP) methodologies and standards and reporting on project outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.

This position will be based in Ramallah and involves working closely with local and national NGOs, focusing on capacity building and partnership management. You will manage the EQIE 2.0 (Enhancing Quality and Inclusive Education) project, a five-year program running from 2025 to 2029, which aims to improve reading skills and psychosocial well-being of primary school children in non-formal education settings by utilizing play-based learning approaches.

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WHAT YOU’LL DO:

#1: Project Administration (35% of Time):

• Contributes to the formulation of the project strategic plans feeding into the overall country strategic plan.
• 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 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/Assistant where applicable), within authorization levels set in the In-Field Authorization Levels policy.
• Coordinates 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/Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to ensure participation in partner events.
• Monitors security situation in project location and reports to the PM.
• Follows up on logistics issues at project location and ensure assets, including project vehicles are maintained.

#2: Partnership Oversight and Compliance Management (25% of Time):

• Works closely with Civil Society Organization (CSO) partners to set whole-centre reading targets and provide Psychosocial Support (PSS) and Psychological First Aid (PFA) services.
• Facilitates organizational capacity building for CSOs, including training on Play-Based Learning (PBL) methodologies, monitoring, and safeguarding.
• Oversees the implementation of sub-grants to partners, ensuring adherence to RTP financial policies and procurement guidelines.
• Monitors and supports the progress of children’s literacy and psychosocial wellbeing through partner-delivered interventions.
• Conducts assessments of potential partners and initiate collaborations to ensure alignment with EQIE 2.0 objectives.
• Oversees and ensures partners' compliance with established policies and protocols, including safeguarding, safety and security, finance, procurement, logistics, and other operational guidelines, while providing support for effective implementation and risk management in conflict-sensitive environment.

#3: Team Management (15% of Time):

• Conducts performance appraisals for all direct reports and provides regular feedback on performance.
• Oversees performance of any contract staff such as security guards where applicable.
• Ensures staff understand and complies with policies of RTP.
• Assesses training needs of all direct reports with input from project staff, partners and stakeholders.
• Oversees training of coaches delivered by Field Facilitators and observes coaches’ performance for certification.
• Follows existing systems to reasonably safeguard the overall health, welfare and security of the project staff.

#4: Networking, representation and partnership building (10% of Time):

• Shares activity plans with local NGOs, CSOs, CBOs, and government stakeholders identifying collaboration opportunities.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with Ministry of Education, United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), and local partners and CSOs.
• Represents RTP at education and humanitarian forums to increase visibility and advocate for project goals.
• Ensures implementation of Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements with local representation of Government, UN Agencies and partner organizations.
• Facilitates collaboration and networking with other organizations, government and other relevant institutions to enhance RTP visibility and project activities.
• Coordinates planning meetings with partners and represents RTP in various platforms.
• Conducts an assessment survey to determine the NGOs that RTP could partner with and initiates partnerships.
• Ensures partners are in compliance with RTP Code of Conduct and Global Safeguarding Policy.

#5: Monitoring and Reporting (10% of Time):

• Conducts regular field visits to oversee project activities, events, and partner performance, and collect information for reporting on performance outcomes.
• Ensure accurate collection and timely submission of monitoring information using RTP tools.
• Provide quarterly updates of lessons learned and best practices to project teams and stakeholders.
• Ensures accurate collection and timely submission of quantitative and quantitative monitoring information according to RTP monitoring tools.
• Submits regularly reports to PM and occasionally to external stakeholders including Ministries, partners and donors.
• Provides quarterly updates of lessons learned and best practices to project team, stakeholders and the PM.

#6: Perform 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
• Holds a valid driver’s license and has practical driving experience, as the position requires self-driving to project sites

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years’ experience in project administration or community work including managing direct reports
• Proven experience working with CSOs or NGOs, particularly in capacity building and partnership management
• Experience in implementing education programs, including PSS
• Experience in conflict-sensitive programming or education in emergencies (EiE)

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

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 local language(s)

 BONUS IF YOU’LL BRING (NOT ESSENTIAL):

• Knowledge in child and/or adult education
• Knowledge in Play-Based Learning Approaches, including Sport for Development (where applicable)
• knowledge of education systems and frameworks, particularly non-formal education.
• Experience developing and managing budgets
• Training or certification in project management (e.g. PMP) or education-focused methodologies 

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.

• 20 days annual leave
• 3 personal days per year
• 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 (e.g. Facebook Workplace)
• Opportunity to engage in global projects and initiatives
• Wellness programs
• Playful activities and events

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: Right To Play - Project Officer

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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 police record 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.