Chief, Digital Knowledge Hub Department (DKH)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT), the Chief of the Digital Knowledge Hub Department (DKH) serves as leader and role model and takes ownership for all responsibilities and delivers outputs within prescribed time, cost and quality standards related to the mandate of the Digital Knowledge Hub Department (DKH).

The Chief of Department operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules and takes responsibilities towards the successful achievement of delegated assignments including the planning, organizing and directing of the work of the department towards the successful implementation of strategies and plans for the BDT’s knowledge platform, with a particular focus on achieving WTDC Objective 3 “Foster an enabling policy and regulatory environment conducive to sustainable telecommunication/ICT development”. To this extent, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Lead and direct the activities of the Department, including human and financial resources ensuring compliance with organizational regulations and rules and assigned mandate; empower and build the capacity of the team to increase their commitment and drive changes to achieve the objectives of the Department.
• Identify and support the strategic and unique positioning of BDT as a digital open and visionary knowledge hub to be the main global source for information on ICT regulatory, market, data and analysis and to drive digital skills knowledge; this includes identifying and monitoring current and future ICT developments, trends and needs to provide timely analysis and advice, and for the development of policy papers and positions on themes of key relevance in the area of regulation, data, and digital skills.
• Direct the planning, development and implementation of an open and digital knowledge platform involving collaborative approaches with all knowledge and content producers within ITU, external regional and other international partners, donors, and users of this platform to enhance technical cooperation and deliver appropriate services and information.
• Reach out to, and cooperate closely with, the Bureaus and the General Secretariat in all initiatives aimed at improving the information and data that the Union produces to monitor the transition towards a global information economy and to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
• Direct the planning, management and delivery of programs and tools that help countries identify and track digital strengths and challenges and build their institutional and organizational capacity in telecommunications/ICT regulatory frameworks, ICT developments and digital skills.

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• Drive the exchange of information and best practices and knowledge sharing and transfer between countries through relevant content and administrative support to the work of ITU-D Study Groups; and liaise with Members and external experts to develop the BDT Study Groups into knowledge platforms.
• Direct the development of a strategic vision for ITU’s work on ICT measurement in the context of the Union’s overall objectives, considering Member States’ needs and ICT and data analysis developments, including in big data, new and emerging technologies.
• Any other additional related activities as assigned by the Director, including representing BDT and ITU in international fora, conferences and meetings as required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Applying Expertise; Effective Communication; Learning and Knowledge Sharing; Organizational Commitment; Results-Focused, and; Teamwork and Collaboration.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Leadership and managerial skills to direct the management of financial and human resources of the Department.
• Political and diplomatic skills to liaise and manage relationships with key BDT stakeholders.
• Knowledge and proven application of results-based management methodologies and management principles.
• Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks and to formulate and take responsive initiatives.
• High level ability to develop and maintain efficient working relationships with stakeholders, with sensitivity to ITU’s multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment and respect for diversity.
• Awareness of industry trends and innovative solutions as they pertain to the telecommunications/ICT policy and regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of telecommunications/ICT data, statistics, and analysis as per standardized statistical standards, methodologies and procedures.
• Knowledge of telecommunications/ICT skills development and methodologies especially in the context of capacity building and knowledge management and dissemination.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education:

Advanced university degree in telecommunication engineering, information technology, international relations, public or business administration, law, economics or a 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 fields above. For internal candidates, a first university degree in one of the fields above in combination with twenty years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree for promotion or rotation purposes.

Experience:

At least fifteen years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating a thorough working knowledge and hands on experiences on project implementation at international and regional levels, on telecommunication policy, legislative and regulatory related issues including extensive experience in planning and development of telecommunication infrastructure at the management level. At least seven years should be at international level. A Doctorate in a related field can be considered as a substitute for three years of working experience.

Languages:

Knowledge of one of the six official languages of the Union (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish) at advanced level and knowledge of a second official language at intermediate level. Knowledge of a third official language would be an advantage. (Under the provisions of Resolution No. 626 of the Council, a relaxation of the language requirements may be authorized in the case of candidates from developing countries: when candidates from such countries possess a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the Union, their applications may be taken into consideration).

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

Salary:

Total annual salary consists of a net annual salary (net of taxes and before medical insurance and pension fund deductions) in US dollars and a post adjustment (PA) (cost of living allowance). The PA is variable and subject to change without notice in accordance with the rates as set within the UN Common System for salaries and allowances.

Annual salary from $ 106,023 + post adjustment $ 87,151

Other allowances and benefits subject to specific terms of appointment, please refer to:

https://www.itu.int/en/careers/Pages/Conditions-of-Employment.aspx