At Soronko Academy, we believe in using technology to drive human potential. For years, we have worked to bridge the gender gap in technology, creating the next generation of critical thinkers and problem solvers in Africa, while also using technology to enable people to connect to dignified and fulfilling work. We are now moving to a new phase to do even more: reach more women and girls in all the regions in Ghana, engage in more strategic partnerships and impact more young people all over the world through our online classes, classes at the academy, and classes with partner hubs. Join our team in advancing education and social change throughout Ghana and beyond. Help us bridge the gender gap and lead more girls to study and pursue careers in technology.
Project Brief:- Scaling Jobs for Women with Technology is a project to create an equitable path for economically disadvantaged young women to capitalize on digital economic opportunities and reduce the digital gender gap
Summary
The goal of the Partnership Coordinator is to act as a full-time liaison between our organization and those that we partner with. In addition to managing existing relationships, this person will also seek out new opportunities to expand our reach and deepen our impact through additional partnerships. On an average day, this will include overseeing communications with partners through emails, newsletters, phone calls, and marketing materials (graphics, social media posts, etc.), and staying up to date on the technology space and gender empowerment initiatives in Ghana. This person is expected to have excellent communication and organization skills and maintain a demonstrated interest in the work Soronko does.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Manage relationships with all partners and ensure that both Soronko’s needs and the partner’s needs are being met
- Regularly review and analyze data on partnership outcomes and identify opportunities to improve existing partnerships
- Maintain a deep understanding of key players in the Ghanaian technology and gender empowerment spaces and find opportunities to establish new partnerships
- Maintain an internal database of partners and potential partners and the nature of Soronko’s relationship with them
- Draft strategic communications, such as mass emails, newsletters, infographics, social media posts, and event recaps to keep partners engaged and well informed
- Represent Soronko well and demonstrate the value of partnering with the organization, also writing a proposal to create pipelines to linkages to key players in the tech ecosystem
- Represent Soronko Academy at career fairs both in person and virtually,conferences, to network and interact with students and educate them about our courses and programs and careers in the tech space.
- Lay the groundwork for new partnerships by coordinating initial logistics between new partners and Soronko (i.e., event planning, communications, organizing necessary supplies and resources)
- Work on landing remote opportunities and long-term job opportunities for Soronko Students & Alumni
- Oversee partnership budgets (if applicable)
Desired Qualities
- Ability to plan and work creatively
- Great interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and exceptional organization skills
- Experience or interest in graphic design
- Stay up to date with the latest developments in the Ghanaian technology and gender empowerment spaces
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree/HND in a related field
- Minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experience in the non-profit space
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Good time management and organizational skills
- Proficient in social media platforms
Qualifications
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Canva
How to Apply | Partnership Coordinator at Soronko Academy
Interested applicants should send a copy of their CV to info@soronkoacademy.com with the subject “Application For Partnership Coordinator “. Deadline: 7th October 2022