JOB TITLE: EFI (Economic Fundamentals Initiative) Project Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Graduate School (Research)
REPORTS TO: Director of Graduate School (Research)
Purpose: recognizing the importance of international cooperation and the promotion of economic literacy, WIUT has been the lead academic partner of EFI project activities in Uzbekistan since 2020. Given the further growth of EFI project activities, the EFI Project Coordinator position is created.
Context:
The EFI Project Coordinator will provide coordination and management of EFI project activities in Uzbekistan and WIUT. This includes the following projects but is not limited to:
1) Implementation Economics Olympiad (EO) for 2025
2) Translation of the “Common Sense Economics” book, fourth edition
3) Central Asia and Turkic language-speaking countries regional activities
4) Economics literacy-related training and promotion events
5) Fundraising and other EFI project-related events
The EFI Project Coordinator will manage the members of the team of assistants who will be helping with project logistics and will be joining other departments (i.e. CPLE, Research Society). The EFI Project Coordinator will also work closely with the EFI main office (the President of EFI, Executive Director, Country Programs Manager, and EFI Country Partners), as well as the Deputy Rector on Research and Innovation, the Dean of Graduate School (WIUT).
Principal Accountabilities:
- Coordinate and manage the implementation of the Economics Olympiad in Uzbekistan including sponsorship acquisition; school round preparation; implementation of the national round; regional summer bootcamp; logistics for the international round
- Liaise and work closely with the Ministry of Pre-School and School Education (Center for Olympiads), Agency for Specialized Schools, and other relevant government and international organizations
- Cooperate and manage the work with EFI project stakeholders, partners, regional networks and sponsors
- Maintain the social media of EFI Uzbekistan: country page, SMM channels, and other relevant media
- Manage the budget and disbursement of EFI project activities
- Develop EFI project-related information posts, press releases, and other PR activities
- Participate in all EFI-related meetings organized by the Main Office: Zoom meetings, progress calls, etc.
- Develop and manage the administrative and logistical support systems for EFI project activities
- Prepare regular reports on EFI project activities: i.e. quarterly reports, weekly / biweekly / monthly meetings with WIUT senior management
- Cooperate with other WIUT departments (finance, procurement, career center, marketing, law, security) ensuring smooth implementation of EFI project activities at WIUT
- Maintain proper record keeping and accountability of financial and operational activities of the EFI project at WIUT
- Perform other duties and responsibilities envisaged by EFI project activities
Person Specifications:
Qualifications:
- PhD or Master’s degree in economics, management, political sciences, and related disciplines.
Experience:
- At least 3 years of managerial or administrative experience.
- Prior work experience in managing international projects is highly desired.
Aptitudes, Abilities, Skills, and Professional Qualities:
- Understanding of principles of management of education projects
- Fluency in Uzbek, English and Russian
- High level of computer literacy and data management skills
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
- Evidence of teamwork and project management abilities
- Awareness of professional development and a demonstrated motivation for continuous learning
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and collaboratively across teams
- High level of personal motivation and commitment to contributing to the development of the University
Duration: contract based position is open for 12 months starting from January 2025 and subject to renewal depending on the progress.
Workload and workspace: the incumbent will be provided with a working space on WIUT premises. The estimated workload of the EFI Project Coordinator workload is the part-time mode, 20 hours per week. The position could be combined with the existing academic workload in WIUT.
Salary expectations: the expected monthly salary will be awarded depending on satisfactory performance and will range between 12’750’000 UZS (1’000 USD) and 15’300’000 UZS (1’200 USD) depending on the person’s qualifications, experience and skills. The individual contract will be signed between the incumbent and the EFI Main Office. The salary indicated is gross and the incumbent is responsible for the payment of all taxes in the due manner.
Application and selection procedures: all interested candidates should apply and send a letter of motivation and a detailed CV.
Note: This job description does not form part of your contract but is provided for guidance. The precise duties and responsibilities of any job may be expected to change over time. Job Holders should be consulted over any changes to this job description before implementation.
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