General Manager of the Press Office

Company Description

Nazarbayev University is a leading research-focused institution in Kazakhstan, committed to academic excellence, innovation, and international collaboration. As an employer, the university offers a dynamic and inclusive environment that supports professional growth and cutting-edge research.

Job Description

• Coordinate the work of the Division (budget, discipline, operational issues).

• Develop and Execute a PR strategy and budget.

• Establish and Implement short and long term PR goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. 

• Build brand awareness and position both locally and internationally.

• Temporarily perform the duties of the Spokesperson.

• Timely and properly execute the tasks of the University's management.

• Ensure the integrity of official documents, and prevention of the disclosure or leakage of confidential and business information, as well as information of restricted access in accordance with the legislation, Charter and internal documents of the Employer.

Qualifications

Higher education, preferably with English as a language of instruction.

Preferred majors:  

• Business administration, 

• Marketing, 

• Public Relations, 

• Communications and media realtions, 

• Economics, or other related areas.

Work experience shall comply with one of the following requirements:

- At least seven years for the holders of Master’s degree

- At least nine years for the holders of the Bachelor’s degree in the relevant area.

Additional Information

• commitment to goals and values of the University;

• ability to work in and to lead a team;

• strong project management, multitasking, and decision-making skills;

• critical thinking;

• strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community;

• ability to quickly adapt to change;

• influencing and negotiation skills;

• ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.

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.

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