Job Title: Director, Global Partnerships

Reports To: Vice President, Partnerships

Direct Reports: Manager, Global Partnerships x2 and Head of Institutional Funding x1

Grade: 11

Location: Montreal, Ottawa, or Toronto Canada (Only candidates who are eligible to work legally without work visa sponsorship in Canada will be considered.)

Department: Global Program Partnerships

Contract Type: Full-time (40 hours per week), 20-month fixed term contract

Hiring Salary: CAD149,741 per annum (before taxes)

Target Start Date: February 23, 2026

Application Closing Date: December 1, 2025 23:59 EST

About Right To Play:

For more than 25 years, Right To Play has been protecting, educating, and empowering millions of children each year to rise above adversity through the power of play.

We offer programs in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North America, reaching 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.

This work is supported by our two global offices in Toronto, Canada and London, UK; and seven National Offices in North America and Europe.

Summary:

The Director, Global Partnerships is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving business development, partnership growth, and revenue diversification for Right To Play across North America, with a strong focus on both development and humanitarian funding. The Director will lead efforts to position Right To Play competitively in the institutional and philanthropic funding landscape, expanding and deepening high-value partnerships with key funders such as Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and major U.S. foundations.

Accountability & Responsibilities:

Strategic Partnership Development (35%)
Proposal Development and Revenue Generation (30%)
Partnership Management and Donor Stewardship (15%)
Team Leadership and Development (20%)
Perform other duties as assigned

Expertise (Skills, Knowledge, Languages, etc.):

Master’s degree in a related field and Undergraduate degree in International Development, Political Science, International Relations or related field
Minimum 10 years' experience in the humanitarian aid and development sector
Brings in-depth knowledge of Global Affairs Canada and US foundation funding processes, and experience managing grants from government, humanitarian, institutional, and foundation donors
Strong knowledge of humanitarian funding mechanisms and donor priorities, combined with expertise in program design, theory of change, budgeting, logical frameworks and performance monitoring plans
Excellent writing, editing, and research skills, Advanced Microsoft 365 skills set required and experience with staff development and talent management
Fluency in oral and written English. French is highly desirable

Core Competencies:

Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships and fosters teamwork across dispersed teams.
Growth Mindset: Embraces learning and adapts quickly to changing priorities.
Resilience: Maintains focus and effectiveness under pressure and in complex environments.
Professionalism: Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and high ethical standards.
Management and Interpersonal Skills: Leads with empathy, diplomacy, clear communication, and strong decision-making. Strong leadership and team management abilities.

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Benefits:

Connect and collaborate with a global team who are passionate about protecting, educating and empowering children and youth using the power of play!
Culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care, and be playful) [https://righttoplay.org.uk/en/landing/our-culture-code/#:~:text=We're%20always%20inspired%20by,our%20Culture%20Code%20after%20them.]
Paid leaves (20 days annual leaves, and 3 personal days per year)
Learning opportunities and 5 learning and development (L&D) days per year
Flexible work policy

Application Method:

Apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link: https://righttoplay.hiringplatform.ca/223987-director-global-partnerships-fixed-term-contract/1004814-application-form/en

As part of our selection process, final candidates will be required to complete security checks and Vulnerable Sector Check or equivalent criminal record check as a condition of the offer. More details about our recruitment process is available here [https://righttoplay.com/en/landing/how-to-join-us/]. Safeguarding information is available here [https://righttoplay.com/en/landing/safeguarding/].

Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We strongly encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play.

We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to providing accommodations to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter. Please reach out to the People amp; Culture team by email at careers@righttoplay.com. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.

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