INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION
ITU is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies, with the mission to connect the world. To achieve this, ITU manages the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits at the international level, works to improve communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishes global standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communication systems.
Technical Consultant
Vacancy notice no: 1658
Sector: BDT
Department: DNS
Country of contract: Remote
Duty station: Home Based
Position number: [[positionNumber]]
Grade: [[PositionGrade]]
Type of contract: Consultant
Duration of contract: 60 working days (asap - 31st November 2024)
Recruitment open to: External
Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time): 11 July 2024
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
The Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) is responsible for the organization and coordination of the work of the Telecommunication Development Sector of the Union. BDT deals mainly with development policies, strategies, programming, projects, as well as technical cooperation activities to enable and foster universal access to affordable, high-quality and secure telecommunications/ICTs and Foster equitable and inclusive use of telecommunications/ICTs to empower people and societies for sustainable development. To effectively and efficiently serve the needs of Member States, BDT is organized into four functional areas:
• Operations Coordination Department (Office of the Deputy to the Director)
• Projects, Partnerships & Digital Skills Department (PPS)
• Digital Networks & Environment Department (DNE)
• Digital Knowledge Society Department (DKS)
The Digital Networks & Environment Department is responsible to assist the Member States, especially the G77 countries, in a wide range of ICT development challenges, as basic connectivity, spectrum management, evolution of current to future broadband networks and technologies, enabling universal and affordable access, and strengthening the security through the cybersecurity support. In addition, the DNE Department provides expertise and needed support for emergency telecommunications and the increasingly important and urgent aspects related to the environment and climate change.
ITU, the United Nations specialized agency for ICTs, is working with the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Digital Access Programme (DAP) to implement connectivity and digital skills programmes in underserved communities and for broader digital inclusion in five DAP countries (Brazil, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa). The range of activities allows ITU to work with new partners and implement innovative connectivity and capacity development projects.
Under the guidance of the ITU FCDO Program Officer and the FCDO Brazil National Focal Point, and in close collaboration with the Senior Programme Officer, BDT/Regulatory and Market Environment Division, the consultant will prepare a report providing practical guidance on reverse auctions to expand connectivity based on Brazil’s experience, examining its potential impact and effectiveness in expanding and qualifying infrastructure for connecting schools and other public services in unserved and underserved areas. The consultant will:
Proven report writing skills.
Education: Advanced university degree in telecommunication, communications, law or related field OR education in a reputed college of advanced education with a diploma of equivalent standard to that of an advanced university degree in one of the above-mentioned fields.
Experience: At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the field relevant to the Special Service Agreement (SSA).
Languages: Knowledge of English and Portuguese at advanced level.
230-300 USD per working day.
INFORMATION ON RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the ITU Careers website. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. ITU uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. Messages originating from a non ITU e-mail account - @itu.int - should be disregarded. ITU does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
ITU applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. ITU is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. Achieving gender balance is a high priority for ITU.
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