About US:
Right To Play (RTP) is a global organization that uses the transformative power of play to educate and empower children facing adversity. Through playing sports and games, RTP 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 medallist Johann Olav Koss, RTP 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.

Job Summary: The Regional Program Officer will provide support to the Country Managers and to communicate program results with the rest of the organization. The incumbent will support the Regional Team in fulfilling the goals of the Africa Regional Office through the development, planning and implementation of its programs, policies and strategies. The job holders will support Right To Play’s program work at the Africa Hub.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Offer continuous technical support to project staff at country level in the implementation of plans;
Provide support in the preparation of funding applications to institutional and private donors and where relevant liaise with HQ and National Offices regarding programme funding opportunities and the development of proposals;
Ensure awareness of and compliance to grant requirements by monitoring the overall progress of projects, and providing oversight and technical assistance on daily implementation to ensure the implementation of quality programmes. Further support in ensuring that appropriate systems are in place in order to meet these requirements;
Significantly contribute to establishing, maintaining and strengthening relationships with donors;
Support the continuous improvement of Right To Play’s knowledge base regarding programs, information and analysis.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicants for the Regional Program Officer Jobs must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field
At least four to six years of relevant professional experience in role(s) with comparable levels of complexity and technical relevance in field and/ or Global Office contexts.
Previous exposure and experience coordinating, supporting and completing initiatives within complex, cross-functional organizations/projects.
Previous experience in managing or supporting the management of grants and cooperation agreements for government donors.
Past exposure and experience in planning, budgeting and financial management
Previous experience in writing program reports for institutional donors.
Must be eligible to work in Uganda and willing to accept a national contract.
Fluency in both written and spoken English language. Knowledge of either French or Portuguese is an asset.

Personal Competencies:
Planning & Organizing:
Plans for and monitors the quality of own work activities to ensure that the highest standards are achieved; executes annual plans; anticipates potential obstacles and is comfortable with ambiguity.
Financial & Business Acumen:
Manages expenses of self and ensures cost effective use of resources in accordance with RTP procedures; identifies and participates in procedural changes for the benefit of the organization; conducts business in a professional and credible manner.
Relationship Building:
Position Right To Play in way that is favourable to current and potential donors and partners; obtains general buy-in and cooperation in situations where joint effort and problem solving are required to meet objectives; communicates clearly; is sensitive to cultural differences and perspectives;

How to Apply:
All suitable qualified candidates should fill in the application form, download here and send it together with the cover letter to: UgandaHR@righttoplay.com and kindly include “Regional PO, Africa” and your name in the subject line. Please indicate your salary expectations in the cover letter and do not attach CV at this point.

Deadline: Friday, 29th January 2016.