Работа и карьера

ТИП ПОЛНОМОЧИЙ: 

Full-time

ОПИСАНИЕ ДОЛЖНОСТИ: 

The Public Partnerships Director will take the lead cultivating relationships with various government stakeholders, from the Minister of Education and the Prime Minister of Armenia to regional governors and multilateral organization. The Public Partnerships Director will serve as a member of the broader External Affairs Division, which includes Private Partnerships, Public Partnerships, Regional Partnerships, as well as Marketing and Brand Strategy Departments. Together, the division focuses on making sure that Teach For Armenia becomes an enduring institution, both in terms of financial as well as government support. The entire division is overseen by the Managing Director for External Affairs, who will serve as this individual's manager. Meanwhile, the Public Partnerships Director will directly manage the Public Partnerships Manager.

ОБЯЗАННОСТИ: 

For this role, the key responsibilities will include:
Cultivate Strong Government Support (30%)
- Ensure that Teach For Armenia continues to secure support from the government for its programs;
- Support team to develop Teach For Armenia's Policy Paper and Policy Priorities while leading advocacy efforts;
- Maintain strong partnerships with regional governors and local stakeholders in order to ensure continue placement of the Teacher-Leaders;
- Pursue funding from government entities for TFA programs;
- Partner with government entities in order to bolster the Organization's visibility.

Drive Partnerships with Multilateral Agencies (30%)
- Cultivate relationships with international organizations such as UNICEF, the World Bank, USAID, AGBU, among others in order to garner financial support;
- Partner with multilateral agencies in order to bolster the Organization's visibility.

Maintain Database, Track Progress and Oversee Communication (20%)
- Leverage platforms such as Salesforce and Asana to steward relationships, analyze gaps, and track progress towards goals;
- Coordinate fundraising actions across the public partnerships by streamlining processes and communication.

Leading Team (10%)
- Invest in the development of the Public Partnerships while ensuring that the department achieves its goals.

Participating in Org-Wide and Cross-Collaborative Initiatives (10%)
- Alongside with other directors and staff participate at regular org-wide events and initiatives to build up on the organizational culture and be a part of the key strategic meetings and events;
- Serve on other working groups and projects as needed.

Note: Teach For Armenia is a growing nonprofit working within a dynamic system. Its team must be agile as it grows in scale. Teach For Armenia is looking for leaders who are resilient and adaptive. That is to say that responsibilities may shift over time.

ТРЕБУЕМАЯ КВАЛИФИКАЦИЯ: 

For this role specifically, Teach For Armenia is looking for a candidate who possesses the following key competencies:
- Leading Team: As a leadership development organization, Teach For Armenia believes it is important to support its staff as they grow. The Public Partnerships Director will be responsible for supporting, coaching, and developing his/ her team;
- Stakeholder Management: Teach For Armenia has garnered tremendous support, both in Armenia and abroad. From the Prime Minister of Armenia to leaders at the World Bank, the Public Partnerships Director must be a master of navigating relationships with government stakeholders and leaders from multilateral agencies;
- Fundraising: Teach For Armenia is moving out of the startup phase and preparing for scale. It is important for this individual to cultivate relationships with government stakeholders and multilaterals in order to fundraise;
- Policy Advocacy: As Teach For Armenia continues to grow in influence, the Organization aims to be more strategic in prioritizing key policy areas by mobilizing its Alumni Ambassadors, Student Ambassadors, and supporters. The Public Partnerships Director should be comfortable formulating a policy stance while investing others in the process;
- Event Coordination: Throughout the year, the Organization hosts events in order to engage stakeholders, such as education forums. The Public Partnership Director's role will ensure the events are holding up a high standard both for the content and logistics.

Aside from these core competencies, Teach For Armenia is are also looking for the following qualifications:
- At least 5 years of experience leading teams is preferred;
- Fluency in Armenian and English languages; proficiency in Russian language is a plus;
- Demonstrated track record of success in government relations and/ or experience with multilateral institutions;
- Demonstrated track record of success with fundraising with quantifiable results is preferred;
- Special consideration will be given to candidates who possess fundraising experience both locally in Armenia as well as across the Diaspora;
- At least a bachelor's degree; however, many staff members at Teach For Armenia possess a master's degree or higher;
- A meaningful personal connection to the Armenian context.

ПРОЦЕДУРА ПОДАЧИ ЗАЯВОК: 

Please submit your résumé and cover letter via the link: https://teachforarmenia.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=39 . In the cover letter, please make sure to explain what personally compels you to Teach For Armenia mission and the role. If you have been referred to this role by a current Teach For Armenia staff member, please also indicate who referred you in your cover letter. In your application, please also specify your salary expectations (in the gross amount). Also, if your résumé is in Armenian language, please provide an English translation.

Пожалуйста, четко укажите в своем заявлении, что вы узнали об этой возможности через Career Center, и укажите URL-адрес нашего веб-сайта - www.careercenter.am. Спасибо.

ЗАРПЛАТА: 

Competitive

ДОПОЛНИТЕЛЬНЫЕ ЗАПИСИ: 

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity:
Teach For Armenia is an organization that strives to elevate the voices of its students and their communities. As such Teach For Armenia is an organization that is committed to equity and it strives to build an inclusive environment. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

О ПРОГРАММЕ: 

Teach For Armenia may be the place for those who believe it is important to foster a values-driven workplace that is centered on leadership. Its team must be comprised of culture-builders who exemplify the type of leadership Teach For Armenia is striving to cultivate in its classrooms and across the system. This means each staff member must strive to exemplify its Core Values, hold themselves to the highest of standards while owning up to mistakes when they falter.