Partnerships and Advocacy Coordinator

1 week ago

Cape Town, South Africa Jakes Gerwel Fellowship Full time

**Purpose of Role**:
The Jakes Gerwel Fellowship is an NGO with the vision to develop fellows who are expert teachers, educational leaders and social entrepreneurs. Jakes Gerwel Fellows are at the forefront of solving the most pressing educational challenges, and in so doing, improve schools
in South Africa.

Main Purpose of the Partnership and Advocacy Coordinator is responsible for the coordination & maintenance of Jakes Gerwel Fellowship’s strategic partnerships, and the planning and execution of Jakes Gerwel Fellowship’s communications and advocacy activities.

**Objectives of Role**:
**Stakeholder/ Partner Management**
- Assist with stakeholder mapping; identify collaboration opportunities; monitor and report on stakeholder, sector and other politically significant activities.
- Identify, develop, and maintain strategic relationships with key players within the sector.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagements, communication and reporting as it relates to the functional area.

**Data Management**
- Maintain a Data Management System to house all Jakes Gewel Fellowship strategic partner agreements and related information.
- Plan, coordinate and manage all partner activities, engagements, and reporting (monthly, quarterly, and yearly) requirements on behalf of Jakes Gerwel Fellowship.

**Communications & Advocacy Initiatives**
- Work with Communications and Media agency to develop Jakes Gerwel Fellowship’s internal and external communications plan.
- Develop and manage Jakes Gerwel Fellowship’s advocacy activities and inputs as required, incl. events, research, and communications.
- In collaboration with agency, develop and ideate content & campaigns for all relevant digital platforms, incl Op-Eds, thought pieces, press releases and research.
- Monitor, track, and update Jakes Gerwel Fellowship’s overall communications portfolio including social media, website, and other communication platforms.

**Service Provider Management**
- Effectively manage service providers according to Jakes Gerwel Fellowship guidelines.

**Experience and Qualifications**:
**Education**:

- Relevant Degree in Education / Development Studies / Project Management / Media/ Journalism / Communications, or a related field

**Experience**:

- Minimum 5 years’ experience at a similar level coordinating similar projects within philanthropy, education, government or development sector.

**Skills**:

- Proficient use Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Asana, Google Suite, Slack, Dropbox and/or equivalents

**Competencies**:

- Advocacy & Communications
- Budget Scoping & Planning Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Talent Management

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