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Position:                      Program Manager

Closing Date:               Monday, 31th January 2016

Organization:               Right To Play Thailand Foundation

Department/Division:   Life Skills Development Program

Work location:             Bangkok, Thailand                                        

BACKGROUND:

Right To Play is a global organization, using the transformative power of play to educate and empower children facing adversity. Through playing sports and games, Right To Play helps over one million children learn through play to create better futures, while driving lasting social change in more than 20 countries each week. Founded in 2000 by social entrepreneur and four-time Olympic gold medalist Johann Olav Koss, Right To Play is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has national fundraising offices in Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Regional offices are in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Our programs are facilitated by more than 600 international staff and 14,400 local volunteer Coaches.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Program Manager reports directly to Country Manager (CM) and is responsible for the Life Skills program development and implementation in the country of operation. The Life Skills program is striving to enhance education quality and positive child and youth development in schools and in juvenile detention centers, using sport and play based learning activities in partnership with the Ministry of Education (MOE), the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) and with NGO’s and local partners.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job Responsibility #1: Program strategic planning  (35% of Time)

Leads the programmatic management of all in country projects.

Leads the design and development of program strategies and plans with the program team and ensures their alignment with RTP strategies.

Ensures the program team stays abreast of the current program goals and objectives and participates in the program expansion plans.

Ensures the program teams are implementing program activities in line with donor requirements to achieve project outcomes.

Coordinates the preparation of timely and cost effective operational plans, budgets and strategic plans with the program team.

Acts as advocacy manager ensuring that the program addresses the needs of the people and is appropriate for the respective country.

Ensures that education programs are designed in close collaboration with MOE, in relation to Life Skills development

Supports the Country Manager in developing project proposals for new projects

 Job Responsibility #2: Program quality, accountability and reporting (35% of Time):

Maintains the existing process of monitoring and evaluation (ME) and reporting system of RTP.

Oversees submission of proper accountabilities of program funds and quality narrative reports in line with donor requirements.

Provides quarterly updates of lessons learned and best practices to CM’s and stakeholders ensuring that program lessons are being used to promote improved program delivery. 

Job Responsibility #3: Program financial management  (10% of Time):

Coordinates with finance team to provide financial training for non-financial staff in effective country program financial management, including procurement, project implementation, compliances and project financial reporting.

Supports the budget planning processes to ensure that program funds are expended according to procedures and plans.

Collaborates with the program team and develops new initiatives to be integrated into the budget

Job Responsibility #4: Team management, compliances and capacity building (10% of Time):

Communicates the program vision to the program team, leads and directs them toward achieving the program goals and objectives.

·         Ensures that the program team have a clear understanding of their roles, responsibilities and accountabilities; supported by clear job descriptions to ensure quality performance.

·         Conducts program staffing needs assessment, presents recommendations to the CM and participates in the recruitment of the program team.

Facilitates the capacity building of program team to ensure they have the appropriate skill levels for their positions and are developing to their full capacity; provides the necessary feedback to the program team and completes their performance appraisals.

Provides direct support to the program team in the form of systems and tools.

Implements policies and procedures that guide and support RTP activities, ensures compliance with RTP code of conduct, gender and child protection policies.

Develops and strengthens the program team’s understanding of project cycle management.

Job Responsibility #5: Representation and collaboration (5% of Time):

Facilitates linkages, collaboration and networking with other civil society organizations and government (specifically with MOE and MOJ) and other relevant institutions to enhance RTP visibility and program activities.

Represents RTP in various platforms and maintains positive relationships with governments (specifically with MOE and MOJ) and other relevant stakeholders regarding RTP activities.

·         Identifies and develops new partnerships with local NGOs, Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and the communities.

·      Oversees the management of existing partnerships.

·         Ensures ownership of the program by local partners and stakeholders.

·         Meets with partners’ staff and community leaders to discuss program improvement as needed.

·         Joins the CM in meetings and represents him/her when required.

Job Responsibility #6: Performs other duties as assigned (5% of Time):

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

Required (must have):

Masters degree or higher in Education

Desired (an asset):

·         Strong MS Office and program management tools and procedures

·         Budgetary control and financial management, including ability to read and understand financial data

·         Project management skills

·         Understanding of the concept of sport for development

·         Understanding of community development processes

·         Computer literacy in MS Word and Excel and Internet

EXPERIENCE:

Required (must have):

5 years’ experience managing international development programs and liaising with government officials and donors. Proven experience in project planning, proposal development, report writing, resource mobilization, networking, partnership-building and working with NGOs.

Experience working in the Education Sector and with Ministries and or local education departments and / or universities.

Desired (an asset):

Experience in quality improvement

Experience working in child protection

Sport and play experience

Experience in strengthening civil societies

Coaching background

Gender mainstreaming and governance background

LANGUAGES

Fluency in written and spoken English

 Fluency in written and spoken Thai

COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

·         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 community leaders

·         Ability to work under pressure meeting deadlines in a fast paced fluid environment

·         Creative and flexible with problem solving skills

·         Demonstrated professionalism and diplomacy

·         Ability to confidently represent oneself and RTP to high level officials

·         Strategy planning skills

·         People management particularly coaching and influence management

Compensation:                     We offer a competitive salary and benefits package

Employment Start Date:      Immediately

Contract Duration:               One Year

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to: thailandhr@righttoplay.com  and kindly include “Program Manager, Life Skills Development Program” and your name in the subject line. Please indicate your salary expectations in the cover letter.

For more information, please visit:

http://www.righttoplay.com/moreinfo/careers/Pages/default.aspx