We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Communicator to contribute to the establishment of a new education research centre that will be housed within the Graduate School of Education at Nazarbayev University. The vision of CARCEIT (Central Asian Research Centre for Education Innovation and Transformation) is to become the leading education research center in Central Asia, producing high-quality research to inform education policy and practice while building education research networks and communities in Central Asia.

The Research Communicator, in collaboration with the Centre Director, staff and researchers, has overall responsibility for:

• building CARCEIT’s online presence nationally and internationally, through multilingual dissemination of research-related content;
• representing CARCEIT to diverse stakeholders;
• creating research networks across the region;
• assisting with the development of Centre policies and procedures;
• assisting with reporting processes;
• liaising with CARCEIT and NU staff, GSE students and alumni, and other stakeholders;

• other duties as required.

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field.

Work experience

- At least 1 year of professional work experience in education or communications, with practical experience of tasks relevant to this position.

Professional competencies

- Excellent oral and written communication skills;

- Fluency in Kazakh, Russian and English;

- Ability to manage work effectively;

- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of an intercultural team;

- Ability to take initiative and liaise with a wide range of people;

- Ability to represent the Centre professionally to diverse audiences;

- Commitment and integrity.

Recruitment and selection process
Recruitment and selection at Nazarbayev University include the following processes: preliminary selection based on experience and qualifications, assessments (e.g. technical skills/capabilities, aptitude, personality, work samples, and motivation. Formal interviews form the final stage of the selection process.
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter in English by 26th December, 2022.

Recruitment and selection process
Recruitment and selection at Nazarbayev University include the following process: preliminary selection based on experience and qualifications, assessments (e.g. technical skills/capabilities, aptitude, personality, work samples, in-basket exercises, and informal interviews), and motivation.

Formal interviews form the final stage of the selection process.
They are typically based on organizational values and behaviors and conducted in English.
You are encouraged to share your views and values  to identify how they fit into  Nazarbayev University core values