Project Assistant | Right To Play | Thatta (5 Positions) &
Karachi (1 Position)
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Posted date |
14th September, 2021 |
Last date to apply |
21st September, 2021 |
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Country |
Pakistan |
Locations |
Thatta (05 positions) & Karachi (01
position) |
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Category |
Project Management |
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Type |
Full Time |
Positions |
1 |
BACKGROUND:
Right To Play is a global organisation that protects, educates and
empowers children to rise above adversity using play. By harnessing play, one
of the most powerful and fundamental forces in a child’s life, we helped 2.3
million children last year to stay in school and out of work, to prevent
life-threatening diseases like HIV and malaria and to stay safe from
exploitation and abuse. We are the only global development organization focused
exclusively on using play to transform the lives of children and youth impacted
by poverty, war, disease and inequality.
Established in 2000, Right To Play is headquartered in Toronto,
Canada and has operations in 22 countries across North America, Europe, the
Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
With a shared passion for our mission, our Culture Code
guides how we act and interact based on five core pillars:
- 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
I. JOB SUMMARY:
Project Assistants will report directly to the Project Officer in
Thatta and Program Manager in Karachi where applicable and assist in in program
implementation, making qualitative and narrative reports, communication,
planning and implementation of the project.
II.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Time%
In accordance with Right To Play (RTP) approved policies and
procedures, the incumbent
1. Project Management
Assistance: 95 %
- Conduct
regular field visits concerning project implementation including activity
and event visits.
- Assist
the Project Officer in collecting & reviewing project weekly, monthly
and quarterly reports, presentations and other materials as needed
- Ensure
that the Project related memos are processed in a timely manner
- Support
the Project Officer in in organizing and conducting special events
activities, play days and tournaments
- Support
the Project Officer in developing Memorandum of Understanding and
agreements with local government and Partner Organizations and ensuring
that the agreements are in accordance with Right To Play’s principles and
values
- Support
the Project Officer in organizing workshops and events through
coordinating with key stakeholders to ensure their participation, ensuring
formal invitation letters are sent out and leading on logistical
arrangements to take forward the objectives of the Project
- Coordinate
with respective Project Coordinators to collect updates of lessons learned
and best practices to be shared with the Project Officer and report on
progress and challenges as they arise
- Participate
in meetings and conference calls with RTP staff including progress review
meetings, and specifically with Project team representatives to be apprised
of updates to ensure required support from the Project Assistant is in
line with needs of the Project Team
- Support
the Project Officer in collecting contextual information to help develop
project proposals
- Support
the Project Officer in the planning and budgeting of the Project
activities through coordination with field staff for required input.
- Assist
in developing appropriate training curriculum and supporting resources.
- Assist
the M&E Officer in collecting data for baseline studies, research
studies and evaluation of projects
- Maintain
a database of district, provincial and federal level education and sport
for development stakeholders who can contribute to the outcomes of the
Project
- Support
the Communications Officer in compiling and designing information,
education and communication material related to the Project to publicize
and share success stories, newsletters and Project results
2. Performs
other duties as assigned. 5%
III.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Must have)
(A) EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION
- Minimum
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, development studies or other related
disciplines.
(B) EXPERIENCE
- Minimum
3 years’ relevant experience working in project
facilitation/implementation.
(C) COMPETENCIES
/ PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Planning
and organizational skills
- Ability
to work effectively under pressure.
- Ability
to multiple tasks.
- Sense
of humor and positive attitude.
(D)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Computer
literacy in outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Internet
- Effective
report writing
- Understanding
of the concept of sport for development
- Understanding
of child rights and child protection
(E) LANGUAGES
- Fluency
in spoken and written English, Urdu and local language(s)
IV. DESIRED
QUALIFICATIONS (An Asset)
- Experience
in implementing a program.
WHO YOU
ARE:
You are highly driven, results-oriented, collaborative and
well-rounded leader with a passion for working with
children and youth. You are an exceptional communicator with
excellent networking skills.
WHAT YOU’LL
GET:
The opportunity to work with a passionate, innovative and
collaborative team where you have the ability to make things happen. 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). In addition,
we offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Target
Start Date:
Immediate
Contract
Duration: Full-time,
01 year.
Apply By:
If you are interested in applying
for this position, please apply here to
upload your resume and cover letter.
While we thank all applicants
for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Shortlisting
of applications will begin immediately and interviews may be held before 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.
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 and committed to zero tolerance to all forms
of violence against children, beneficiaries and staff.
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.
To learn more about who we
are and what we do, please visit our website at www.righttoplay.com.
