Project Manager (Thematic focus: EiE, SEL, PSS, CP)

JOB POSTING – Project Manager (Thematic focus: Education in Emergencies EiE,  SEL Psychosocial Support, and Child Protection) 

Organization: Right To Play Palestinian Territories 

Department/Division: Program Development  

Reports to: Program Manager 

Work Location: Gaza Strip , Palestinian Territories 

Authorized to work in: Palestinian Territories (Eligible to work legally without visa or work permit sponsorship) 

Target Hiring Salary:  ILS 13,915 per month (before taxes) 

Target Start Date: As soon as possible 

Position Type: Project Position 

Contract Duration: 1 year contract with possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding 

Application Closing Date: June 14, 2025 23:59 EAT 

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 watch this video to find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.  

ROLE SUMMARY: 

Lead, manage and implement emergency response projects focusing on Education in Emergencies, Social and Emotional Learning, Psychosocial Support, Child Protection, and learning continuity in humanitarian settings, while ensuring coordination with multiple stakeholders to maintain project quality, alignment and compliance  

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

Accountability & Responsibilities: 

• Lead the planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and narrative and financial reporting of project activities- with strong technical focus on  EIE, SEL, and PSS Programing - integrating life-saving and protection messages (i.e. UXO risk-mitigation) and adhering to Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) & Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (CPMS) to ensure high-quality delivery aligned with donor requirements and organizational standards (50%) 

• Guide and support the project team (direct and matrix staff across Gaza), ensuring clarity of roles, staff development, compliance with safeguarding, and adherence to donor regulations (20%) 

• Manage partnerships with local NGOs, CBOs, UN clusters, and other stakeholders; build partner capacity; prepare agreements; and liaise with the Fundraising Centre to support donor stewardship, proposal development, and representation in coordination forums (15%) 

• Develop strategic and operational plans, multi-year scale-up scenarios, detailed budgets, and new project initiatives in collaboration with programme, finance, and MEL teams, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and donor rules (10 %) 

• Act on other tasks such as troubleshooting implementation bottlenecks, capturing success stories, and supporting cross-functional needs in a dynamic humanitarian context (5%)  

Scope (geographical and/or functional), Impact and Autonomy 

• Oversees a multi-site humanitarian project portfolio in the Gaza Strip with delegated authority over daily operational, financial, and staffing decisions. As RTP’s most senior representative in Gaza, the Project Manager is a key risk-holder responsible for staff safety, access coordination, and operational continuity. The role is central to RTP’s response quality, access, and reputation in Gaza. 

Leadership and Staff management 

• Provides line management to project coordinators/officers and overall guidance to volunteers and facilitators in the field. Key duties include recruitment, induction, objective-setting, coaching, appraisal and maintaining a safe, inclusive team culture. 

Information requirement for decision-making 

• Relies on timely data on progress, finance, compliance, partner performance and security access. Information is drawn from RTP project tools, MEL dashboards and cluster coordination; where gaps exist, the PM designs new analytical templates with MEL staff. 

Innovation and Improvements 

• Drives improvements and process innovations in data collection, real-time feedback loops, and partner engagement; any high-risk change is cleared with the Senior Management Team 

Relationships & Communications: Internal / External: 

• Internal:the role works internally with Programme, MEL, Finance, Program Quality team (EiE/Gender & Social Inclusion /CP & PSS/Play specialists, Senior Leadership Team 

• External: Local NGOs/CBOs, Education & Child-Protection clusters, line ministries, donors, media/communications outlets 

Additional Information: 

This position will be based in Gaza and will lead the team there to manage and implement emergency response projects focusing on implementing educational support in emergencies, such as psychosocial support, child protection, and learning continuity in humanitarian settings. The Project Manager may also be asked to manage additional projects in Gaza according to emerging needs and humanitarian priorities. 

Frequent travel within Gaza (security permitting); extended or irregular hours during emergencies may be required. 

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WHAT YOU’LL BRING: 

Expertise (Certificates / Education, Professional Experience / Language): 

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, development studies, or related fields. 

• Relevant certifications in project management, child protection, Psychosocial support, or education in emergencies are a plus. 

• 5 years managing EiE, SEL, Child Protection or PSS projects for development and humanitarian organizations in complex emergencies. 

Education in Emergencies Thematic Experience 

• Prior experience working in complex emergency settings with a strong background in coordination and humanitarian responses is highly desired. 

 Bonus if You’ll Bring (Not essential):  

• Demonstrated success in planning, implementation, monitoring, report writing, partnership management, stakeholder coordination and donor compliance. 

• Familiarity with CPMS, INEE Minimum Standards and strong coordination networks. 

• Budgetary control and financial management, including ability to read and understand financial data. 

• Proficiency in project cycle management tools and methodologies. 

• Knowledge of results-based management and/or other recognized approaches to project monitoring & evaluation. 

• Fluency in Arabic and English (both spoken and written). 

• Microsoft Office, data-management tools, budget control, results-based management. 

Core Competencies: 

• Collaboration: High-Works effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners to achieve shared goals. 

• Growth Mindset: High – Actively seeks feedback, adapts to change, and drives continuous improvement in dynamic settings. 

• Resilience: High – Maintains performance and decision-making under pressure and in rapidly changing humanitarian contexts. 

• Professionalism: High – Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and adherence to ethical and safeguarding standards. 

• Management and Interpersonal Skills: High – Effectively leads teams, resolves conflicts, and communicates clearly across diverse groups 

WHAT YOU’LL GET:  

The opportunity to collaborate with an innovative global team who are passionate about working with children and youth. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). You will be immersed in an environment where learning and development is encouraged and valued, and “play” is appreciated as a core avenue to building community. 

• 20 days annual leave  

• 3 personal days per year  

• 5 personal learning and development (L&D) days per year  

• Maternity/paternity/parental leave top up and support  

• Annual learning week  

• Annual staff recognition awards  

• Opportunity to connect with employees across our offices around the world (e.g. Facebook Workplace)  

• Opportunity to engage in global projects and initiatives  

• Wellness programs  

• Playful activities and events 

If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link. 

Application Link: righttoplay.hiringplatform 

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.  

Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. As such, we encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance.  

We are a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening or equivalent criminal record check as a condition of employment. More information about safeguarding at Right To Play is available at https://righttoplay.com/en/landing/safeguarding/.  

We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Should you require any accessibility related accommodations or specific adjustments to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter, please reach out to the People & Culture team by email at [email protected]. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience. 

 To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at https://righttoplay.com/en/.