Based in Lagos, the Strategic Partnerships Officer: West Africa is responsible for establishing, developing and maintaining relationships with relevant TC Africa stakeholders in the West Africa region.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
OUTPUT 1: University Relations
Work with all levels in West African universities to manage and build strong relations to foster academic network development and brand building of TC Africa Deliver benefits to universities including:Growing the contributing academic networkBuilding relationships with media and communications teams within universities to ensure ongoing recruitment of academics and sustainable fundingShare metrics and data to show audience engagement and reach of academics within the university Build academic network for TC Africa through:Growing and maintaining expert call out database for West Africa, and growing the usefulness of this productSending out expert call-out Working with research, media and communications teams to find opportunities to promote TC Africa to new academics within target universities Work with relevant TC Africa stakeholders to develop a longer term university development strategy for West Africa including potentially towards the acquisition of funding universities in the region Research and build a body of knowledge regarding African tertiary environment to inform expansion and growth strategy
OUPUT 2: Training Function
Support the Strategic Partnerships Manager in delivering training benefits to target universities and research institutions in the region Support the delivery of additional training required to meet annual donor objectives, including, amongst others:Training to specific cohorts (e.g. early career scholars, black women scholars etc)
OUPUT 3: Marketing and events
Within a given budget, and together with the Regional Editor, West Africa and Strategic Initiatives Editor, build a marketing and brand awareness plan for Nigeria and West Africa Support Strategic Initiatives Manager and West African team to implement the annual marketing plan Coordinate and manage, together with regional teams, and in line with strategic objectives, events, dialogues and other forms of convening on behalf of TC-Africa. Monitor the research sector in the region, and identify events and other opportunities for TC Africa to be present to build its brand.
OUTPUT 4: Republishers
Work with the Audience Development team to build working relationships with key republishing partners in the West African region
OUTPUT 5: Other development activities
Lead and support other brand development activities such as: media liaison, events, promotion of editorial initiatives and others.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience in stakeholder engagement, preferably in the non-profit or higher education environment A communications or marketing degree or relevant equivalent Experience in public relations, preferably in the higher education or non-profit organisation environment More than 5 years experience French language skills would be a significant advantage Knowledge of the African higher education and research environment A network of contacts and familiarity with key experts and publications in preferred field Planning and organisational skills Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills Ability to form and maintain relationships through teamwork and networking Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally Creativity to communicate in different ways Marketing skills Data analysis and presentation skills Proficient in MS Office especially Excel Flexibility Self-confidence, good teamwork and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work under pressure. Integrity Accuracy Initiative Concern for quality and order
