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.

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 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 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.

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WHAT YOU’LL DO:

#1: Donor Compliance (35% of Time):

• Lead the overall grant management and stewardship for an identified portfolio of complex and high value grants.
• Lead multi-functional project teams to achieve successful compliance with donor agreements.
• Provide direct and indirect support to Country Office and Global Office staff in understanding compliance requirements and donor stewardship best practices.
• Support Country Office staff to achieve successful compliance with donor agreements, most notably the development and submission of high quality narrative and financial reports in a timely manner. This can include in-country support for report writing as needed.
• Provide guidance for Country Offices on project closeout processes, in-line with donor requirements.

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#2: Program Management and Coordination (40% of Time):

• Support the coordination and development of program and project communication/stewardship materials.
• Coordinate the oversight of project implementation processes in collaboration with Program Quality and Impact and Program Finance teams, including completing Right To Play’s Quarterly Project Progress Tracker and monitoring expenditures and developing variance reports.
• Based on the identification of needs, coordinate and participate in support visits to relevant countries.
• Communicate and document project successes and lessons learnt and share externally and internally.
• Coordinate Project Steering Committee meetings for projects in portfolio.

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#3: Proposal Development, Relationship Management and Stewardship (20% of Time):

• Support the development of technical proposals and concept papers, including building and managing a proposal development team, when necessary; engaging consultants; identifying and managing partners.
• Represent Right To Play at external events or meetings that are deemed useful for strengthening relationships with existing funders or implementing partners.
• Maintain regular, respectful communication with key donors in portfolio, creating a strong positive image of the organization and its work.
• Coordinate the sharing of project successes and learnings with donors through events and communication materials.
• Occasionally identify and pursue opportunities to build and strengthen partnerships and alliances that are mutually advantageous and support the strategic interests of Right To Play both nationally and internationally.

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#4: Other Tasks as Assigned (5% of Time)

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WHAT YOU’LL BRING (ESSENTIAL):

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

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, social and political issues
• Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively
• Highly adaptable and able to work with people from various backgrounds and cultures
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness and ability to travel

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

LANGUAGES:

• Fluency in spoken and written in English and French (Candidate must be bilingual in French and English, including the ability to read, write and speak fluently and confidently in both languages. A French written and oral evaluation will be required as part of the recruitment process.)

BONUS IF YOU’LL BRING (NOT ESSENTIAL):

• Experience managing Global Affairs Canada programs are strongly preferred

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 benefits (e.g. Health insurance, Gym membership, RRSP)
• Flexible work arrangements (e.g. work from home and flex hours)
• 15 days annual leave
• 3 personal days per year
• 5 personal learning and development (L&D) days per year
• 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