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Job Posting – "District Coordinator”
Closing date: 3
rd October, 2013
Organization: Right To Play (Pakistan)
Work Location: Sanghar (Sindh).
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Employment Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Duration: 03 months, extendable based on project funding
BACKGROUND:
Right To Play is a global organization that uses the transformative power of play to educate and empower
children facing adversity. Through playing sports and games, Right To Play helps children in more than 20
countries to build essential life skills and better futures, while driving lasting social change. Founded in
2000 by four-time Olympic gold medalist and social entrepreneur Johann Olav Koss, Right To Play is
headquartered in Toronto.
In Pakistan, Right To Play is working with over 160,000 children on regular basis in 15 districts in KPK
and Sindh and will likely to expand to other districts.
I. JOB SUMMARY:
The District Coordinator will be responsible for the overall management of project in respective district
including design and planning of the initiatives, implementation, internal and external Coordination,
financial and qualitative reporting, communications and training and logistics.
II. RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
Responsibility #1 (PROJECT MANAGEMENT)
Responsible and accountable for certain aspects of financial management of the project.
Prepare operational plans and budgets with the team with cost effectiveness.
Ensure participation of community members and young people in the process of project planning and
implementation.
Identify partner organizations and carry out capacity assessment and development of capacity building
plan involving youth and communities.
Ensure proper implementation of Right To Play Program curriculum by conducting regular project
monitoring and review in order to measure impact and continuously improve delivery.
Responsible and accountable for effective project spending according to the approved budget.
Ensure accurate collection and timely submission of quantitative monitoring information according to
RTP monitoring tools.
Ensure timely submission of quality narrative and financial project reports.
Build in-depth knowledge of the project.
Develop training plan in consultation with Right To Play Country/Provincial Office according to
project needs.
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Job Responsibility #2: (COMMUNICATION AND TRAINING)
Represent Right To Play in the project location and surrounding communities.
Establish and maintain relationships with local representations of the Government and other
community organizations
Attend coordination meetings arranged by government or NGO forum at field level.
Report key issues related to Right To Play’s project implementation from meetings with partners
and stakeholders.
Provide recommendations in the development of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and
Terms of Reference (TOR) with local operating/ implementing partners.
Participate in meetings and conference calls with RTP Project Teams.
Summarize priorities that arise from RTP Project Team meetings.
Assess training needs in the project with input from project staff, partners and stakeholders,
provide training as per needs and based on competencies and submit documented requests for
additional training capacity to Right To Play Country/Provincial Office.
Determine suitable events based on project priorities
Facilitate participation of media and Athlete Ambassadors in project activities and events
% of Time: 25%
Job Responsibility #3: ( TEAM MANAGEMENT )
Supervise Staff and hire coaches as per project need.
Ensure the project team is motivated and involved in decision making
Provide overall project brief to new staff and coaches and ensure a proper induction to the
community and stakeholders
Ensure that all coaches have proper job descriptions, performance objectives and workplans.
Lead regular internal & external communication; schedule and chair team meetings; advise on and
monitor Project Plans and observe workload/ work hours.
Manage travel and vacation schedule for office staff.
Conduct performance reviews of new Project staff at the end of their probation period and whole
staff on annual basis.
Initiate “recommendation-based” approach to project decision-making.
Present clear recommendations on capacity of project staff and coaches to carry out the needs of
the project.
Ensure that staff, coaches, partners and stakeholders are abiding by Code of Conduct, Child
Protection Policy and other policies and procedures of Right To Play
Ensure that conflict in the team is managed in positive ways
Ensure the transfer of project knowledge to project staff and coaches.
% of Time: 25%
Job Responsibility #4: ( SECURITY MANAGEMENT AND LOGISTICS)
Monitor the security situation in the project area, report security incidents and advice on security
issues and preventions.
Ensure that all project staff complies with security, financial and logistics policies and procedures
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Obtain and manage all services for office (including but not limited to water, heating, electricity,
phone and internet), as necessary.
Ensure all vehicles are properly used in routine project activities and staff travels and make sure
that no vehicle reserve for any specific person.
Ensure regular maintenance of RTP project vehicles.
% of Time: 20%
Job Responsibility #5:
Any other task/responsibilities assigned by the immediate supervisor/senior management.
% of Time: 5%
III. QUALIFICATIONS
A) EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION
Required (must have):
Post Graduate Degree in social science from recognized university.
Desired (asset):
B) EXPERIENCE
Required (must have):
4 - 5 years experience in project management with INGOs;
Experience in managing project staff, budget and financial management
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Able to adapt to a changing environment and be flexible
Able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines (handling multiple demands
that will require the ability to prioritize is essential)
A strong communicator, both verbally (including telephone etiquette) and in writing
A strong team player (cooperative, participatory, respectful)
Comfortable initiating relationships with new stakeholders
Able to exercise discretion and good judgment
Resourceful and able to solve problems
Able to initiate and deliver proactive, cost-effective and creative solutions
Solid report-writing skills;
Desired (asset):
Strong leadership, training and facilitation skills, including experience in delivering training in
RTP modules;
Ability to confidently represent RTP to teachers, government officials and civil society;
Willingness to work in a remote location.
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C) COMPETENCIES/ PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Required (must have):
Program planning & implementation
Accurate & timely reporting
Coaching & mentoring skills
Desired (asset):
Internal & External Coordination
Linguistic abilities
Problem solving & mediation
Relations with government , NGOs and partners
D) KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Required (must have):
Results based management / Logical Frame Work Analysis
Budgeting
Personnel management
Analytical and written skills,
Desired (asset):
Strategic plan creation and implementation
Working in the context of the region for which responsible
IV. CONTACTS/KEY RELATIONSHIPS
External: Assigned project teams (in a transitional capacity), UN Agencies, I/NGOs and CBOs at field
level.
Internal: Program Team, Finances, HR, Communication, M&E at country Office level.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying for these positions, please send your resume and cover letter to:
pakistanapplications@righttoplay.com and kindly include job title with desired work location in the
subject line. Please indicate your salary expectations in the cover letter. Due to urgency position may be
filled during the opening period.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Right To Play is an equal opportunity employer and encourage those from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Right To Play is a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our
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To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.righttoplay.com.
Right To Play - Human Resources Philosophy
Right To Play is an international humanitarian organization that uses the power of sport and play to improve the lives of children in the most
disadvantaged areas of the world. We believe that all children have the right to play.
Right To Play’s human resources philosophy reflects the spirit that drives the organization. The philosophy influences the kind of people who are
interested in working for us, the kind of people we recruit and how we treat our people.
Right To Play’s culture is entrepreneurial, where employees are encouraged and empowered to perform in the context of rapid international growth,
and to aim for the highest quality and adopt global best practices in delivering our programs.
Our employees are global citizens who are passionate about improving the world we live in through value-based grassroots activities. We work on the
ground with and through people in the communities we serve to improve the lives of their children. By having a constant presence in these
communities and helping them develop the resources and skills they need to help themselves, we aim for sustainable, long-term development.
To translate our vision into action, our philosophy for delivering our programs is “LOOK AFTER YOURSELF, LOOK AFTER ONE ANOTHER”.
Our employees are the backbone of this delivery, and the philosophy supports them by defining the desired outcomes of our human resources
philosophy. This means that we pay competitive salaries, provide comprehensive benefits, encourage employee social events, and provide development
opportunities and a great work environment.
We measure the success of this philosophy by indicators such as employee satisfaction surveys and staff turnover rate, as well as the overall success of
Right To Play.