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The Ministry of Preschool and School Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan is seeking a motivated, responsible, and well-organized candidate to support the coordination and implementation of grant-funded and internationally supported projects in the education sector.

I. Background

The Ministry is implementing and preparing a number of education reform initiatives with the support of international partners and development institutions. These projects require effective coordination, timely communication with stakeholders, preparation of project documentation, and regular follow-up on implementation activities.

The selected candidate will work as a Project Coordinator / Co-Coordinator within the Ministry and will support the implementation of grant-funded projects, cooperation with international partners, and coordination with relevant government agencies.

The position requires strong communication, organizational, and drafting skills, as well as the ability to work in a multilingual and multi-stakeholder environment.

II. Key Responsibilities

The candidate will be expected to:

• support the coordination and implementation of grant-funded and internationally supported projects in the education sector;
• assist in preparing official correspondence, analytical notes, project briefs, presentations, meeting materials, and other project-related documents;
• coordinate with international partners, development institutions, government agencies, and other stakeholders;
• support the preparation of project concepts, terms of reference, technical documents, implementation plans, and reports;
• assist in organizing meetings, missions, consultations, and working group discussions;
• prepare minutes of meetings and ensure timely follow-up on agreed actions;
• monitor project activities, deadlines, and deliverables;
• collect, analyze, and summarize information required for project implementation and reporting;
• support communication between the Ministry, project partners, consultants, and relevant organizations;
• perform other tasks related to the coordination and implementation of grant-funded projects.

III. Qualifications

Education

• Higher education is required.
• A Master’s degree in Economics, Public Administration, International Relations, Education, Law, Finance, Project Management, or another relevant field will be considered an advantage.

Experience

• Relevant work experience in the public sector, quasi-public institutions, international organizations, consulting companies, or project coordination is required.
• Experience in projects implemented with international partners, donor organizations, or development institutions will be considered an advantage.
• Experience in the education sector, public administration, foreign investment, grants, or international cooperation will be an asset.

IV. Skills and Competencies

The candidate should have:

• good understanding of project coordination processes;
• strong drafting and analytical skills;
• ability to prepare clear, structured, and professional documents;
• good organizational and communication skills;
• ability to work with government agencies, international partners, and consultants;
• attention to detail and ability to manage several tasks simultaneously;
• responsible, proactive, and result-oriented approach;
• ability to work under deadlines and follow up on assigned tasks;
• basic understanding of grant-funded or internationally supported project implementation.

Languages

• Fluency in Uzbek, Russian, and English is required.
• Knowledge of other foreign languages will be considered an advantage.

Interested candidates should submit:

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume;
• Cover letter indicating relevant experience and motivation for the position.

Deadline for application submission: 27 July, 2026