Reporting to the Vice President (VP) Impact & Quality, the Interim Director, Program Quality, drives excellence in Right To Play’s programming and is responsible for the leadership, oversight and management of the Program Quality (PQ) team, who support the implementation of global program strategies and theories of change.

You will facilitate internal and external learning for continuous improvement and lead and mentor the PQ team to deliver programs that improve learning and well being outcomes for children and young people.

You will lead and guide technical and training and resource development specialists in the design and delivery of play based learning and wellbeing focused programs, including those focused on education, psychosocial support and gender equality and girls’ wellbeing. Central to this role is providing leadership and strategic direction to strengthen program quality by supporting country offices and staff in designing, managing and implementing programs and projects that utilise play based approaches to improving children and young people’s learning, wellbeing and social emotional skills.

You will work with the Impact Director and VP, Impact & Quality to provide programmatic insights to support and steer organisational priorities. They also work closely with country teams, national offices and Global officers (in London, UK and Toronto, Canada) to identify and implement key program development initiatives. 

Up to 10% travel is anticipated, but this is negotiable based on the candidate’s circumstances.

Requirements: 

You’re a compassionate team leader with an ability to communicate and collaborate with leagues across various disciplines. You’re enthusiastic about our mission to transform children and young people’s learning and well being through play and motivated by working in a values driven organisation. You have a combination of strategic and practical skills, ideally related to one of RTP’s core programs (Early Childhood Care & Education, Primary Education, Psychosocial Support, and Gender Equality and Girls’ Wellbeing) and use your experience to drive the quality and impact of evidence-based programs. You create and maintain an inclusive, supportive and happy team and are able to inspire and motivate those you manage.

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