Right To Play Country Director Jobs in Ethiopia


Right To Play Country Director Jobs in Ethiopia ;Right To Play has been protecting, educating and empowering millions of children for more than 25 years.

We operate in 10 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North America, harnessing play to equip children with critical skills to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities.

Right To Play in Ethiopia

RTP Ethiopia works with government, civil society, communities, teachers and parents to:

  • Increase access to quality education.

  • Enhance primary school children’s learning and social‑emotional skills.

  • Promote inclusive, play‑based Early Childhood Care and Education.

  • Provide play‑based psychosocial support to improve holistic well‑being.

  • Address challenges faced by children in host, IDP and refugee communities.

    Benefits Highlights

  • Connect and collaborate with a global team.

  • Culture premised on RTP’s Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care, be playful).

  • Paid leave: 20 annual days + 3 personal days.

  • Competitive benefits: medical insurance, life insurance, transportation allowance, communications allowance.

  • 10% temporary allowance (Oct–Dec 2026); next salary review Jan 2027.

  • Learning opportunities: 5 L&D days per year.

  • Flexible work arrangements.

    Job Description

  • Job Title: Country Director (CD).

  • Grade: 11.

  • Reports to: Vice President, Transformation and Impact.

  • Direct Reports: Program Manager, Education Specialist, Finance Manager, People & Culture Specialist, MEL Specialist, Logistics Officer.

  • Department: Global Program Unit.

    Purpose

    Provide overall strategic and programmatic leadership including business development, fundraising, compliance, risk, financial and people management to ensure success and growth of the country programme.

    Accountability & Responsibilities

    Governance and Representation – 20%

  • Manage organisational risk, legal and governance matters.

  • Act as RTP’s legal representative in country.

  • Represent RTP with government, donors, UN agencies and NGOs.

    Fundraising and Communication – 20%

  • Lead fundraising and resource mobilisation.

  • Drive proposal development and donor engagement.

  • Lead media and external engagement.

    Strategy Development – 15%

  • Set and lead strategic direction of the country programme.

  • Ensure alignment with RTP strategy and national priorities.

    Programmatic Oversight – 15%

  • Oversee programme portfolio
    ensuring quality delivery and measurable impact.

  • Promote collaboration, learning and innovation.

    Operational Management – 15%

  • Provide oversight of finance, budgeting, audits and compliance.

  • Ensure safeguarding, safety and security compliance.

    Staff and Workplace Management – 15%

  • Ensure effective people management, recruitment and performance.

  • Mentor and develop diverse country team.

  • Promote safe, inclusive workplace culture.

    Scope, Impact and Autonomy

  • Oversee all aspects of the country office.

  • Serve on Global Leadership Team.

  • Ensure quality programme delivery and adherence to budgets.

    Leadership and Staff Management

  • Lead and develop Country Management Team.

  • Champion DEIA standards, staff safety and well‑being.

  • Address and mitigate legal risks.

    Decision‑Making

  • Make decisions using internal and external information, often analytic with incomplete data.

    Innovation and Improvements

  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement in programmes and systems.

    Relationships and Communications

  • Build strategic relationships with donors, government, UN, academia, media, NGOs and partners.

  • Represent RTP in high‑level meetings and conferences.

    Expertise

  • Extensive leadership experience in international development organisations.

  • Master’s degree in business administration, social sciences, development studies or related.

  • Experience in stable and fragile contexts.

  • Proven success mobilising programme funding.

  • Understanding of laws, regulations and cultural dynamics.

  • Fluency in Amharic and English.

  • Experience with child‑focused organisations desirable.

    Core Competences

  • Collaboration.

  • Growth Mindset.

  • Communication.

  • Resilience.

  • Professionalism.

  • Management and Interpersonal Skills.

    Additional Information

  • Expected to travel regularly domestically and occasionally internationally.

  • Work outside regular hours as required.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Right To Play Country Director Jobs in Ethiopia

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