[CivilSoc] JOB- Uzbekistan Development Gateway, Asst. Content Coordinator

[Center for Civil Society International]

From: Izamova Elvira <elvira@cer.uz>
JOB- Uzbekistan Development Gateway, Asst. Content Coordinator
Uzbekistan Development Gateway (UzDG) Project is seeking for the
candidate to occupy position of assistant of UzDG content
coordinator.
Duty station: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Duration: 4 months subject to the satisfactory performance during
initial 1 months with the possible extension over the period of
Project implementation
Expected date for entry on duty-3 September 2001
Program context
Uzbekistan Development Gateway Project initiated by the World Bank is
envisioned as a core instrument of the country's comprehensive
development by means of ICT and a bridgehead for coordination of
regional, national and international programs and initiatives. UzDG
will foster Internet development in Uzbekistan by creating awareness
about benefits of Internet related technologies and raising
professional level of Internet applications development. The main
purpose of UzDG is to empower local stakeholders to use the Internet
as a preferred cost-effective tool of doing business through
e-commerce, e-procurement, e-marketing, e-training, knowledge
sharing, virtual offices etc.
Post profile
In consultation with Content Coordinator and in cooperation with
national experts, the incumbent performs the following services:
National Consultant shall perform the role of content counselor in
the UzDG in Uzbekistan in the supervision of Content Coordinator
Key tasks and responsibilities
1. Assistance in development of strategies of contents of Internet portal.
    Specifically:
    a. Obtaining up-to-day information concerning Uzbekistan and its
       political, social, cultural and economic affairs;
    b. Collecting necessary materials concerning current condition;
    c. Attaining data and thorough analysis of collected information for
       filling the Internet portal;
    d. Research and analysis of information and news concerning atmosphere
       and condition of reforms and development programs in Uzbekistan.
    e. Research and analysis of information and news concerning atmosphere
       and condition of reforms and development programs in Uzbekistan.
    f. Collecting, analysis and posting of price information on commodities
       markets and stock markets.
2. Organization of partnership in development of content of Internet portal:
    a. Act as a liaison between Uzbekistan Development Gateway Research Group
       and governmental, donor organizations in Uzbekistan to conduct necessary
       meetings and collect information.
    b. Information research from various sources: newspapers, journals,
       magazines, state and scientific papers, research materials prepared by
       other institutions, Internet and etc.
3. Participation in discussion of informational projects and contents of
    Internet portal.
Required skills and competencies
a. Advanced university degree in appropriate area
b. At least 5 years experience in the appropriate area
c. Ability to use information technology as a tool and resource
d. Fluency written and spoken English, Russian and Uzbek with Latin literacy
Please send your resumes on the following e-mail address: elia@cer.uz