Education in Emergencies Specialist

**JOB POSTING - Education in Emergencies Specialist
**Organization**:Right To Play International

**Department/Division**:Global Program Unit***

**Work location**:Toronto, Canada or London, UK***

**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. Possibility of remote-working pending management

approval.

**Authorized to work in**:Canada or UK** **(Eligible to work legally without requiring sponsorship)***

**Target Hiring Range**:CAD 74,000 - 78,000 / GBP 41,000 - 49,000 per annum (dependent on

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

**Contract Duration**:Full-time, 2-year fixed term contract

**Closing Date**:Open until position is filled**
**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 reaches children through experiential programming in 15 countries in Africa,

Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our headquarters in Toronto, Canada;
London, UK and eight national offices across Europe (Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland,

UK) and North America (Canada, US).

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

**JOB SUMMARY**:
The Education in Emergencies (EiE) Specialist reports to the Global Technical Lead, Education and will support
the development of EiE programming, policy, advocacy and research initiatives at the global level. You will lead
on the development of the EiE technical area, and provision of direct education technical support and capacity
building at country level while working closely with a diverse team of program specialists within the Global
Program Development team to ensure quality of programming.

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

Traveling time up to 40% is required to country offices where harsh conditions may exist. You may be required
to travel sometimes on a short notice.
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**AN EXAMPLE OF PROJECTS YOU WILL SUPPORT**:
**EMPOWER**:
This project aims to enhance the literacy and life skills of internally displaced and host community children aged
6 to 12, particularly girls and children living with disabilities in Gao and Mopti, Mali, and thus increase equity and
inclusiveness in their communities. The project is centred on building the capacity of IDP- and women-led
organizations financial support through grants and empowering them to promote the educational rights of host
and internally displaced children. The project engages local education authorities, parents and community and
religious leaders in addressing the intersectional barriers preventing host and internally displaced children from
benefiting from quality education. The project expects to reach 37,550 children from IDP and host communities,
including 5,260 children living with disabilities, and 69,350 parents, community and religious leaders and other
community members.
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**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Job Responsibility #1: Program Design and Development (45% of Time)**:

- Support country staff to design programs and projects aligned with RTP’s global strategy, education

strategic direction and education theories of change, with focus on education in emergencies and
protracted crises.
- Lead the development of technical guidance on programming in crisis settings.
- Support the review and development of RTP education resources and tool kits focused on educati