ANNOUNCEMENT 19/2025

The Central Asian Institute for Applied Geosciences(CAIAG) in Bishkek is a non-profit scientific research organisation established by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and the GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences (Germany). Detailed information about the institute is presented on the website: http://www.caiag.kg

Announcement of a competition to fill the vacant position:

Head of Department 4

“Capacity Development and Scientific Cooperation”

Duties:

- Organising and managing of the department, including responsibility for staff;

- Developing and implementing strategies to attract independent sources of funding for the Institute;

- Establishing and developing relationships with embassies, ministries, universities and scientific organisations at national and international level;

- Participating in national and international bodies;

- Planning and organising information sessions and workshops on external funding;

- Advising and assisting researchers in submitting project proposals for funding and in establishing international collaborations. Assisting researchers in placing scientific publications in relevant foreign journals;

- Planning and organising of advanced training courses and scientific conferences for specialists from Central Asian countries in the field of applied geosciences;

- Organising international exchange programs for scientists;

- Development of the concept and implementation of education and training of the population, state employees and local self-government bodies in the sphere of prevention of the consequences of man-made, natural and ecological disasters;

- Organising reporting to sponsors and regulatory bodies.

Qualification requirements:

- Higher education in international relations, earth sciences or natural sciences. Several years of leadership experience in a thematic working group or department, preferably with an advanced scientific degree in the above fields; 

- Experience in scientific management, preferably in international relations;

- Experience in personnel management;

- Experience in conducting training and study activities;

- Knowledge of the higher education training system by involving students, trainees and applicants in the research process;

- Fluency in written and spoken English; additional knowledge of German is encouraged;

- Strong collaborative skills to ensure successful interaction with the administrative and scientific structures of our Institute;

- the ability to work in a team, combined with a high degree of self-organisation and initiative.

Starting Date: as soon as possible

Duration of the contract: 3 years with the possibility of renewal

Salary: according to the CAIAG salary scale

Documents required for application:

- Covering letter (in Russian, German or English) with photo;

- Curriculum vitae with list of publications;

- Certificates or evidence of previous qualifications;

- Letters of recommendation from previous employers;

- Copies of diplomas and completed courses, passports or certificates.

Further information can be obtained by calling: +996 312 556262, 555111

Documents required for participation should be sent in a sealed envelope to:

720027 Bishkek, Timur Frunze Str., 73/2

Central Asian Institute for Applied Geosciences (CAIAG),

B. Moldobekov

You can also send your documents in digital form to

CAIAG Human Resources Department

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