1.Background and Current Context

Right To Play (RTP) is a global organization that protects, educates and empowers children to rise above adversity using the power of play. 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 across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. These programs are supported by our global offices in Toronto, Canada; London, UK; and seven national offices across Europe and North America.

Right To Play believes sustainable development, scale, and impact are best achieved through solutions informed and led by local communities. We aim to promote locally led and contextualized play-based programming for children’s learning and well-being. To support this ambition, we seek to review our partnership approach and related guidance material – including our Partnership Playbook and partnership management tools – to align with our localization principles. We are committed to shifting power dynamics, driving equity, sharing resources, integrating external expertise with local capabilities, amplifying local voices and being mindful of local contexts.

2.Objectives

i. Review existing Partnership approach: Review and propose new and refined partnership approach for RTP, based on the new strategic direction of being a partner-based organization and in support of our localization agenda.

ii. Update the Partnership Playbook: Revise the existing Partnership Playbook to refine RTP partnership approach and reflect the principles of equity, power-sharing, inclusion, collaboration and sustainability.

iii. Review Partnership Tools: Assess and update partnership tools – including partnership assessment tool, partnership finance manual and grant management manual (relevant sections) – to ensure they support transformative partnerships, equity in resource allocation, local participation and enhanced ways of working. Identify and develop any additional tools required e.g. partner due diligence checklist.

3. Scope of Work

i. Consultations: Conduct consultations with key stakeholders – including local partners, like-minded organizations, country office staff, and global support teams – to gather insights and feedback on the current partnership model and requirements for partnership tools. This will include building upon already undertaken consultations across the organization.

ii. Review and Analysis: Analyze the existing Partnership Playbook and partnership tools to identify gaps and areas for improvement.

iii. Recommendations: Develop recommendations for a refined organizational partnership approach and requisite adjustments to the Partnership Playbook and partnership tools, ensuring alignment with localization principles.

iv. Drafting and Validation: Draft the updated Partnership Playbook, revised tools and any new tools as deemed required, then facilitate validation workshops with stakeholders to gather feedback and finalize the documents.

4. Deliverables

i. Inception Report: Detailed work plan and methodology for the consultancy.

ii. Consultation Report: Summary of key findings from stakeholder consultations.

iii. Draft Partnership Playbook: Updated playbook reflecting partnership and localization principles.

iv. Revised Partnership Tools: New and updated tools to support transformative partnerships, equity in resource allocation, local participation and enhanced ways of working.

5. Timeline

The consultancy is expected to be completed within two months

6. Experience Required

• Proven experience in partnerships strategy development incorporating sector shifts and advocacy on localization.
• Strong understanding of the evolving dynamics in the humanitarian and development sectors, including shifting power and locally led development.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Experience working with international NGOs and local partners.

How to Apply:

Application Process

We invite interested candidates to submit the following application documents:

• Expression of interest including relevant expertise, previous relevant work (including one example of link to similar work) and track record – max 1.5 pages
• Proposed approach to work including days per activity – max 1.5 pages
• Budget including day rate
• CV/s

Please send submissions with “Partnerships Approach and Tools Review” in the email subject to India Jankel-Brown, Business Analyst, at ijankelbrown@righttoplay.com.

Deadline for submission: Friday 11th April 2025.

Confidentiality of Information

• All documents and data collected will be treated as confidential and used solely to facilitate analysis of applications.
• All those contracted by Right To Play must agree to sign and abide by the Global Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct as well as property rights policies.