Strategic Partnerships Officer

About the role

The African Centre for Technical Training (ACTT) is looking for a Strategic Partnerships Officer based in Adenta, Accra, reporting to the Vice President, Growth. The officer develops, manages and sustains key institutional partnerships that support ACTT's mission and training outcomes, including relationships with local and international stakeholders, partnership pipelines, fundraising support and industry placements for trainees. The position is full-time, for one year and renewable.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain partnerships supporting certification, employment, apprenticeships, financial aid, international programs, research, faculty recruitment, volunteering and public relations
• Create a sustainable pipeline of partners and customers for ACTT's online marketplace
• Manage relationships with regulators, international institutions, parents, alumni, investors, donors and suppliers
• Draft and manage partnership agreements, including MOUs, NDAs and formal documentation
• Help create a fundraising pipeline, write proposals, decks and grant applications, and represent ACTT at fundraising events
• Secure partnerships with companies to host trainees after specialization, follow up on trainee progress and employer feedback, and report on placement outcomes
• Work with Admissions, Operations, Training & Quality Assurance and Marketing teams, and write reports and presentations on partnership activities
• Design and analyse surveys and research tools, and represent ACTT at conferences, events and trade shows

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing or a related field
• Proven experience in partnerships, business development, fundraising or related areas
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a start-up environment
• Integrity and ethical standards

Nice to have

• Fluency in English and excellent oral and written communication
• Attention to detail, organisational and analytical skills
• Ability to prepare slides and deliver presentations