#4: Team Management (10%)
• Ensures that the direct reports have a clear understanding of their roles, responsibilities, and
accountabilities; supported by clear job descriptions to ensure quality performance.
• Facilitates the capacity building of direct reports to ensure they have the appropriate skill levels for their
positions and are developing to their full capacity; provides the necessary feedback to them and
completes their performance appraisals.
#5: Other Tasks as Assigned (5%)
WHAT YOU’LL BRING (ESSENTIAL):
EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or any related discipline.
EXPERIENCE:
• 5 years of experience in a similar role working in an accounting, grants and developing budgets.
COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
• Attention to detail and ability to plan and implement work plan with minimum supervision.
• Good networking and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to prepare concise and informative financial reports.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team with culturally diverse professional staff.
• Leadership skills.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
• Excellent MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with accounting software preferably Navision.
• Superior bookkeeping skills.
LANGUAGES:
• Fluency in spoken and written English, French and Kirundi.
BONUS IF YOU’LL BRING (NOT ESSENTIAL):
• Knowledge of good understanding and usage of an accounting software’s.
• Previous experience working in I/NGO.
• Experience managing a direct report(s).
WHO YOU ARE:
You are highly driven, results–oriented, collaborative and well–rounded leader with a passion for working with
children and youth. You are an exceptional communicator with excellent networking skills.
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.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements (e.g. work from home and flexible hours).
• 20 days annual leave.
• Up to 3 personal days per year.
• Up to 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 (Global Buddy Chat, Facebook Workplace).
• Opportunity to engage in global projects and initiatives.
• Wellness programs.
• Playful activities and events.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the
application link.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Shortlisting
of applications will begin immediately and interviews may be held before the closing date.
Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion,
age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. 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 check as a condition of employment.
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
accessible candidate experience.
To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.righttoplay.com.