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Hastings Surur

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I lead education programs, academic growth, and complex projects across South Sudan.

South Sudan

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead education programs and academic initiatives where I can strengthen teams, manage complex projects, build donor relationships, and improve learning outcomes.

I lead the School of Education at St Mary’s University College in Juba, advancing its growth through staff recruitment, student retention, academic delivery, standards, and policy implementation.

Across UNICEF South Sudan, AVSI South Sudan, and consulting roles, I’ve managed education projects, budgets, donor relationships, teams, monitoring and evaluation, and project lifecycles. I contributed to AVSI’s PENCILS proposal, which secured a two-year US$3,575,514 UNICEF cooperation agreement, and have worked across South Sudan, Sudan, Libya, and Kenya.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Dean of the School of Education

Current

St Mary's University College - Juba

May 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Overseeing the advancement and growth of the School of Education by hiring competent teaching staff and attracting and retaining students. Managing academic programs, maintaining educational standards, and implementing policies and procedures.

Academic Leadership Staff Management Program Management Policy Implementation

Education Specialist

AVSI South Sudan

Feb 2017 - Apr 2024 (7 years 2 months)

Responsible for the coordinated management of the EU BRICE project and providing technical support to other education projects within AVSI.

Project Management Technical Support Education EU Projects

Lead Researcher (Independent Consultant)

IHuB/Umati Kenya

Oct 2015 - Sep 2016 (11 months)

Conducted background study/literature review and report writing on the 'Hate Speech Pilot Project' under the auspices of SFCG in South Sudan.

Research literature review Report Writing Hate Speech Identification

Project Manager/Consultant

SSDO

Jan 2015 - Aug 2015 (7 months)

Managed SSDO's Education project, providing gender equity and social inclusion technical assistance, engaging with donors, and ensuring effective utilization of funding and donor satisfaction.

Project Management Donor Relations Gender Equality Social Inclusion Budget Management

Education Specialist

UNICEF South Sudan – Wau Zonal Office

Oct 2007 - Dec 2014 (7 years 2 months)

Led a 5-member education team across 4 states in Greater Bahr El Ghazal region, managing vendor relations, PCAs, SSFAs, budgets, and deadlines. Administered all phases of the project lifecycle and identified and eliminated risks proactively.

Team Leadership Vendor Management Budget Management Project Lifecycle Risk Management

Education Officer

UNICEF South Sudan – Yambio Office

Nov 2006 - Sep 2007 (10 months)

Oversaw the implementation of UNICEF education project in Western Equatoria.

Project Implementation Education Monitoring

Consultant/Distance Teacher Education Coordinator

UNICEF OLS

May 2003 - Jun 2006 (3 years 1 month)

Responsible for coordinated management of the DTEP under IDEAS in Kuada, Yambio and Rumbek.

Program Management Teacher Education Coordination

Head Trainer for Women Adult Literacy Program

Relief Organization of Fazugli – Kurmuk

Oct 2002 - Apr 2003 (6 months)

Managed a multi-training team, which successfully trained 130 women in numeracy and literacy.

Training Team Management Literacy Numeracy

Course Writer/tutor

Institute of Development, Environment and Agricultural Studi

Apr 2001 - Sep 2002 (1 year 5 months)

Contributed to the development of drafts of course outline stages of the DTEP including teaching and learning materials for English Language for Stage 1.

Curriculum Development English Teaching Resources

Education Officer

Norwegian People's Aid

May 1995 - Oct 1999 (4 years 5 months)

Managed NPA's support program for the education of unaccompanied minors in Natinga and Lobone primary schools, including managing students under sponsorship in Kenya.

Program Management Education Sponsorship Management

Teacher

Zawia Secondary School Libya

Nov 1991 - Oct 1993 (1 year 11 months)

Taught prescribed English Language course in Zawia Secondary School in Libya.

Teaching English

Teacher

Imatong Secondary School Sudan

May 1988 - Sep 1991 (3 years 4 months)

Taught prescribed English Language course in Immatong Secondary School in Sudan.

Teaching English

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Economic Research Foundation

Online Learning Program, Socio-Economic Policies for Child Rights with Equity

2011 - 2011

Completed an online learning program on Socio-Economic Policies for Child Rights with Equity.

University of London Institute of Education

Master of Arts, Applied Educational Leadership and Management

2004 - 2008

Masters of Arts Degree in Applied Educational Leadership and Management from the University of London Institute of Education, External Program, London, United Kingdom.