Education Specialist

**JOB POSTING - Education Specialist (Education in Emergencies)**

**Organization**:Right To Play International

**Department/Division**:Program Quality and Impact (PQI)***

**Reports to**:Director, Education***

**Work Location**:One of Right To Play offices _(Burundi, Canada, Ethiopia, Ghana, Jordan, _
- Lebanon, Mali, Mozambique, Pakistan, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, _
- Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda or United Kingdom_)

**Work Arrangement**: A combination of in-office and remote-working in accordance with Right To Play’s
work arrangement and the operational needs of the department***

**Authorized to work in**:One of the countries listed above (eligible to work legally without visa or work
permit sponsorship)***

**Target Hiring Range**:Local salary scale applies (Grade 8). Hiring range and benefits will be shared with
applicants as part of the recruitment process.***

**Target Start Date**: Immediate***

**Contract Duration**:Full-time, long-term engagement***

**Application Closing Date**: Open until position is filled

**ABOUT US**:
Right To Play is a global organisation that protects, educates and empowers children to rise above adversity
through the power of play. We help millions of children each year to stay in school and out of work, to prevent
life-threatening diseases and to stay safe from exploitation and abuse. We are the leading global development
organization that uses play to transform the lives of children and youth impacted by poverty, war, disease and
inequality.

Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 14 countries in Africa,
Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our headquarters in Toronto, Canada;
London, UK and seven national offices across Europe and North America.

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_

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.

**Street and Courier Address**:43 Front St E, Unit 200, Toronto, ON M5E 1B3

**ROLE SUMMARY**:
The Education Specialist reports to the Director, Education and will support the development of education
programming, policy, advocacy and research initiatives at the global level. You will lead on the development of
the Education in Emergencies (EiE) technical area supporting learning outcomes, while working closely with a
diverse team of program specialists within the Program Quality and Impact team to ensure quality of
programming.

You will develop and deepen education programmatic thinking and design including resources and technical
guidance; provide continuous support to the country teams implementing education programming to enhance
program effectiveness; and build capacity in education programming and approaches. You will provide direct
support to country level Education Specialists implementing education programs in development contexts and
contexts of protracted crisis.

Up to 25% of time travelling to Right To Play (RTP) program countries is expected.
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**WHAT YOU’LL DO**:
**#1: Program Development and Quality (45% of Time)**:

- Lead the development of internal technical guidance notes, tools, resource packages and theories of

change to support effective education program design, planning, implementation and learning
- Support country staff to design programs and projects aligned with RTP’s global strategy, education

strategy and e program models including education in protracted crises and conflict-affected settings.
- Lead the review and development of RTP education resources and tool kits focused on education with

support of in-house play and facilitation specialists.
- Act as a ‘focal point’ for a number of RTP’s large education programs, in particular for the ‘EMPOWER’

project in Mali.
- Continually stay abreast of research, external trends on play-based learning and education, and key

initiatives of education actors, and coordinate with country teams to ensure best practices in play-based
learning and education are integrated into country programs.
- Support country teams to situate programs within the local education landscape, and to influence

relevant policy development, planning processes and systems to promote integration of play-based
approaches.
- Collaborate with Child Protection and Psychosocial Support (PSS) Specialists to ensure mainstreaming of

child protection and PSS interventions, including in education programs delivered in protracted crisis
and conflict affected settings.
- Partner with Education Technolo