IT Systems Administrator

Role Description The Owner at PLAY International-Rwanda will provide strategic leadership for the organization, guiding its mission, vision, and long-term development in alignment with education-through-sport objectives. This part-time, remote role includes overseeing program design and implementation, setting priorities, and ensuring that activities meet quality, impact, and compliance standards. The Owner will manage key partnerships and stakeholder relationships, represent the organization in external networks, and support fundraising and resource mobilization efforts. Day-to-day tasks involve reviewing project plans and reports, making decisions on strategic initiatives, mentoring core team members, and monitoring organizational performance against social impact indicators. The role also includes ensuring good governance practices, risk management, and alignment with regional and international NGO best practices.
Qualifications
Experience in NGO leadership or social enterprise management, with a strong background in education, sport for development, or community programs.
Skills in strategic planning, organizational development, and decision-making, with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships with institutions, donors, communities, and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate remotely and work effectively across cultures and languages.
Knowledge of project management, monitoring and evaluation, budgeting, and basic financial oversight in a non-profit context.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, child protection, and safeguarding standards in all organizational activities.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in education, social sciences, sports management, public administration, international development, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Fluency in English required; proficiency in French or local languages in Rwanda is an asset.
Previous experience working in or with organizations in East Africa or similar contexts is highly beneficial.

Work arrangement
Yes