Head of Strategic Partnerships and External Relations at Africa Nazarene University (ANU)

Grade: ANU 4

Department: Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs Office

Location / Work Station: Main Campus

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs

Direct Reports: None

Job Purpose: Responsible for identifying and developing new strategic partnerships with potential partners for the university and lead the student academic exchange program.

Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks

• Identify and prioritize potential partners based on strategic fit, speed of implementation, and growth opportunity
• Assess viability of partnerships including overseeing all necessary economic assessment, financial valuation, and other supporting analyses for specific opportunities
• Manage contract development and negotiations to secure mutually beneficial arrangements that provide an opportunity for long-term growth
• Ensure measurement and tracking systems are in place to gauge new opportunity effectiveness by preparing dashboards and other communication tools; and lead cross-functional forums to provide regular updates and performance reviews.
• Lead collaboration efforts with identified partners for the University
• Work with the Deans of Schools, Dean of Students and Academic Registrar to execute the student academic exchange program

Job Dimensions:

I. Financial Responsibility: N/A

II. Working Conditions: Works predominantly within a comfortable office environment

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)

Academic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• N/A

Work experience required

• Minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience

Skills and Competencies:

• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Organising and time management skills
• Team player
• Detail oriented
• Ability to prioritize
• Discretion and confidentiality
• Time flexibility