Senior Partnerships and Operations Officer II  

Summary of Work Activities and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Dean, the Senior Partnerships and Operations Officer II
performs responsibilities related to resource mobilization activities/events, partnership building, and media relations and linkages to ensure the financial sustainability of the School of Government. Further, this position oversees the operations of the School.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Resource Mobilization and Partnership Building

• Assists the Dean in the development and implementation of resource mobilization, and partnership strategy and plan for the School.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates an overall partnership relations and care strategy to foster and nurture the partnerships, emphasizing mutual benefits between the institutions.
• Establishes and manages information-tracking processes and databases related to
  partnerships and engagements.

Communication and Promotion

• Plans, develops, and implements public relations and promotion strategies for the School, in coordination with the University Marketing and Communications Office (UMCO).
• Promotes the School’s objectives by coordinating with existing and potential partner
  institutions and continuously looking for untapped promotion opportunities that may
  be done.
• Oversees the provision of information and content and ensures the regular and timely updating of the School’s website.
• Researches and identifies communication trends, best practices, policies, procedures or new technology and assesses potential opportunities for integration into the School’s current practices.

Finance and Budget Management

• Serves as the main budget custodian of the School in terms of budget preparation and consolidation, analyzing the financial state of the School vis-a-vis the projected revenues and expense.
• Oversees the submission of financial documents and requirements to the Central Accounting Office (CAO).
• Reviews cost structures and costings for projects and special requirements; and develops pricing strategies for the School.

School Management Support

• Keeps abreast with trends and changes happening in and outside the University and determines how it affects the School’s plans and operations.
• Coordinates with various offices and external stakeholders for the achievement of the Office of the Dean’s mandates.
• Monitors the achievement of the School’s goals, projects and KPIs, keeping track of the deliverables, timelines, agreements, including possible sustainability measures.
• Monitors and makes recommendations for changes in organization structure, policies, and processes.

Perform all other taks assigned by the immediate supervisor and authorized representatives.

• Education and Experience Requirements
  • Advanced university degree
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • At least 2 years of relevant work experience related to resource mobilization, partnership building, lead generation, and office manager role