The Student Council of the University of Iceland is looking for a Project Manager. 

The is a two-month job at the Student Council’s rights office in mapping the financial situation of students in Iceland. The role involves gathering information and data on students’ rights within the welfare system and the goal is to get a better picture of their position in different social situations. The rights of students to employment and income security, health services, education and social services shall be looked into. The Project Manager oversees the collection of information and data in consultation with the office and the board of the Student Council.

Qualification:

• Interest in the workings of the Student Council and students’ affairs.
• Knowledge and experience in finance, analytical work and economic research.
• Education  befitting the work
• Other knowledge and experience that is useful in the job.
• Willingness and ability to work with Student Council members, the Student Council’s office and other stakeholders
• Good social skills.
• Experience in management and policy formulation is an advantage.
• Initiative and ability to work independently.

The Project Manager is hired for a 100% job from July 1st to August 31st or by further agreement. Further information about the job can be obtained from the President or Vice-President of the Student Council  at 570-0856 or by email to shi@hi.is. More information about the Student Council’s emphasis on this topic can be found on student.is, under Published material and in connection with the Student Council’s campaign for students’ financial security, Don’t students deserve better?

A cover letter together with a résumé and recommendations shall be sent via email to shi@hi.is with the subject heading “SHÍ Project Manager” The deadline is until 23:59, June 20th 2021. Applications received after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.