Vacancy for Coordinator of AUF (Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie)
Job Description
Brief description of UFAZ: UFAZ is an ambitious project initiated by the Presidents of the French Republic and the Republic of Azerbaijan in 2014. It is administered by the historic university of Azerbaijan - the Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University (ASOIU) from the Azerbaijani side and the prestigious University of Strasbourg (UNISTRA) from the French side.
UFAZ delivers 2 national diplomas (French and Azerbaijani) at the Bachelor level in the following specialties: Computer Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Geophysics, Oil and Gas engineering. And at the Master level in the following specialties: Data Science and artificial intelligence, Physical chemistry/Chemical engineering, Geosciences, Water Resources and Management. Tuition language is English.
Position description:
Position name: Coordinator of AUF Center
Type of contract: Full-Time
Position in the organizational structure: Attached to the Executive Director of UFAZ.
Starting date: February, 2026
Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit quarterly and annual reports on the activities and financial status;
- Develop and implement annual activity plans and corresponding budgets;
- Oversee the CEF-Bakou profile on the AUF.Org portal, ensuring that information is accurate and up-to-date;
- Manage and create content for the CEF-Bakou Instagram page to enhance engagement and visibility;
- Maintain effective communication with AUF general and regional coordinators;
- Inform UFAZ faculty and staff about training and capacity-building opportunities relevant to their professional development;
- Research and identify opportunities provided by AUF that are attractive to UFAZ students and PhD candidates;
- Share relevant project calls, competitions, and scholarships with students;
- Engage students to participate in competitions, providing necessary administrative support for their involvement;
- Assist students in preparing project proposals and offer guidance during the implementation of activities;
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Education, Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Strong organizational and planning skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in social media management and digital content creation.
- Experience in higher education administration or a similar role is an advantage.
- French language proficiency is obligatory at a minimum level of C1.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to submit an updated resume in PDF format, in English, when completing the application form.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The cut-off date for application is January 30, 2026.