Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 25 Nov 2015
About YTTC:Yei Teacher Training College is one of the fastest growing teacher training colleges in South Sudan. It has trained primary school teachers in South Sudan since 2001. Working closely with the Ministry of Education Science and Technology (MoEST) and many Education Partners in the country, the college receives students from all the 10 states of South Sudan and beyond.
The College is seeking to recruit a Partnership Relations Manager, based in Juba, to continue close working relationship with partners and the MoEST. The job holder is a member of Yei Teacher Training College Senior Management Team responsible for planning and making decisions for the day to day running of the College. Find out more about the College and its achievements at www.yeittc.org.
Purpose of the Role:To build and maintain relations with potential and existing partners, donors and stakeholders. To design projects, fundraise and advocate on behalf of the College.
Benefits: Medical Scheme, Monthly Salary, Paid Holiday entitlements.
Main Areas of Responsibility:
· Build and maintain relationships with new and existing partners & donors as well as the government
· Advocate within education sector – i.e. within national mechanisms, to donors, to government
· Coordinate existing donor proposals and reports
· Review, develop a resource mobilization strategy and annual plans, grant and contract management system
· Provide leadership in resource mobilization initiatives
· Manage development of new projects and fundraising efforts
· Contribute to planning future activities and development
· Oversee communications (website, marketing documents) and how this is shared with partners
Qualifications:
· Desired experience: A minimum of 5 years experience in advocacy, fundraising and resources mobilization, particularly in the education sector.
· Masters Degree in Business Administration, International Education, International Development or related field.
· Strong project management background and expertise
- Ability to work well with limited supervision and with limited resources
- High energy, enthusiasm and initiative
· Partnership development and networking skills
· Good Public Relations and communication skills.
· Proposal development and competitive bidding
· Understanding and experience of South Sudan (government structure, development agencies, culture)
How to apply:
Closing date for receipt of applications will be on 25 November, 2015. Please send your resume and cover letter to hr@yeittc.org. Use subject line “Partner Relations Manager”. Female applicants are particularly encouraged to apply for this role. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.