Programs and Operations Manager, Indigenous Programs

**Organization**:Right To Play International

**Department/Division**: Indigenous Programs

**Reports to**: Executive Director, Indigenous Programs

**Work location**: Toronto, Canada

**Work arrangement**: A combination of minimum 2 in-office days a week, and remote-working in accordance with Right To Play’s work arrangement and the operational needs of the department.

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

**Target Start Date**: As soon as possible

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

**Target Start Date**: As soon as possible

**Contract Duration**:Full-time, 7 to 8 months contract until mid January 2026

**Application Closing Date**:May 11, 2025 23:59 EDT

**ABOUT US**:
We reach millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child's life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.

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 global offices in Toronto, Canada; London, UK and seven national offices across Europe and North America.

**OUR CULTURE**:

- **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 find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.

**ROLE SUMMARY**:
The Programs and Operations Manager, Indigenous Programs (POM, IP) will support the Executive Director, IP (ED, IP) in overseeing operations and goals of Right To Play’s Indigenous Programs (IP) and Special Projects (SP), coordinate daily activities, ensure compliance with regulations, internal policies, and monitor the achievement of the strategic plan and road map objectives. The POM, IP plays a crucial role in supporting the ED, IP in facilitating the smooth functioning of Indigenous Programs and Special Projects.

The incumbent is expected to travel to remote areas where Right To Play (RTP) delivers it programs.
- ____________________________________________**WHAT YOU’LL DO**:
**Programs and Special Projects Strategic Plan and Roadmap Implementation (40%)**
- Assist in the development and implementation of RTP’s strategic goals for IP & SP.
- Coordinate and supervise daily operations, ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies
- Support operational needs and requirements of IP & SP including organizational standards such as safeguarding.

**Indigenous Programs and Special Projects Stewardship (40%)**
- Ensure the IP Teams work cohesively in collaboration to meet the strategic plan and road map.
- Develop/update/secure tools and resources required by IP team members to effectively and efficiently implement the strategic plan, road map, programs and special projects.
- Draft and manage Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) and partnership contracts for the IP & SP with Right To Play Partners.
- Solve program and delivery compliance issues as they arise. Monitor and support IP & SP cycles so that they are delivered on-time.

**Coaching and Capacity Building (20%)**
- Manage the effective and efficient workflow of the IP Strategic Plan and road map by setting clear goals, priorities and timelines for meeting IP & SP requirements.
- Assist the ED in streamlining operations for the IP team and training on relevant knowledge and skills.
- Monitor the achievement of team objectives, and provide comprehensive reports
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**WHAT YOU’LL BRING (ESSENTIAL)**:
**WHAT YOU’LL BRING**:
**Expertise (Certifications / Education, Professional Experience, Language)**:

- University degree or equivalent in any of the following or relevant areas: Indigenous-specific business administration and/or operational management, business administration and/or operational management, Education, and Community Development
- Proven experience as assistant director or similar position
- 5 years’ experience in program and project operational management, budget forecasting and monitoring expenditures
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and support a team within a time sensitive workflow and demanding environment
- Experience working with Indigenous communities
- Demonstrated experience in drafting operational frameworks, contracts, MoU’s, reports, collecting data and developing metrics to support informed and evidence-based decision making
- Fluent in English

**Competencies**:

- **Collaboration**: Demonstrates