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Project Coordinator

Agency: IsDB/ISFD/GPE
Deadline: 27 August 2025 г.

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION OF THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC

Joint IsDB/ISFD/GPE SmartED Project  (KGZ-1030)

The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic hereby invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Project Coordinator for the Joint Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) / Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) / Global Partnership for Education (GPE) SmartED Project.

Project Background

The Government of the Kyrgyz Republic has received financing from IsDB, ISFD, and GPE to implement the SmartED Project, which aims to improve equitable access to quality inclusive education infrastructure and enhance teaching and learning outcomes across the country. The Project includes civil works, procurement of digital equipment and teaching-learning materials, and capacity building for inclusive education and competency-based curriculum implementation.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Higher education in education in economics, public administration, management, or related fields;
  • Practical experience in the education sector or in managing related sectors.
  • At least 5 years of experience in coordinating or managing projects financed by international financial institutions in the social or education sector.
  • Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams and overseeing civil works or infrastructure supervision;
  • Proven experience in managing teams and overseeing construction works under projects financed by international financial institutions for at least 1 year (an advantage).
  • Familiarity with donor-financed project implementation (e.g., IsDB, World Bank, ADB, GPE);
  • Knowledge of procurement, safeguards, and financial management processes in line with multilateral development bank requirements;
  • Experience working with government institutions in the Kyrgyz Republic is an advantage;
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills;
  • Fluency in Russian and professional working proficiency in English; knowledge of Kyrgyz is an asset;
  • Proficiency in MS Office and digital project management/reporting tools.

Terms of reference 

Selection Process: The selection of the consultant will be carried out in accordance with the procurement procedures of the Islamic Development Bank.

Interested candidates should submit their CV in Russian and English, indicating the contact phone number and the position title, no later than 17:00 on August 27, 2025, to: 22A Manas Ave., office 208, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic or via e-mail: bshabralieva@gmail.com

Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.