Vacancy Announcement

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 General Education and Instruction (MoGEI) and many Education Partners in the country.
The College is seeking to recruit a Partnership Relations Manager, to continue close working relationship with partners and the MoGEI. 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.
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 resources
• High energy, enthusiasm and initiative
• Partnership development and networking skills
• Good Public Relations and communication skills.
• Proposal development and competitive bidding skills
• Understanding and experience of South Sudan (government structure, development agencies, culture)

Closing date for receipt of applications will be on 19 April, 2019. Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with copy to [email protected]. Use subject line “Partner Relations Manager”. Female applicants are particularly encouraged to apply for this role. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.