Project Officer

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

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Update day: 25-03-2024

Location: Genève Genève GE

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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. ITU also organizes global Telecom events bringing together the most influential representatives of government and the private sector to exchange ideas and knowledge for the benefit of all.


VACANCY NOTICE NO. 65PROJ-2021/SG-SPM/INTERNAL/P2

Date of Issue: 17 December 2021
Currently accepting applications
Applications from women are encouraged

Functions: Project Officer
Post Number: PROJ-5052

Deadline for Applications (23.59 Geneva CH) : 10 January 2022
(22 day(s) until closing deadline)
Duration of Contract: 1 year

Type of Appointment: Fixed-term Appointment
Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland

Grade: P2



Organ:
The General Secretariat directs all the administrative and financial aspects of the Union’s activities, including the implementation of the provisions of the administrative regulations on operational questions, the dissemination of information on telecommunication matters for operational and other purposes, the provision of legal advice to the Bureaux of the Union and the departments of the General Secretariat, logistic support to the Union’s activities including conferences, the coordination of the work of the Union with other international organizations, the dissemination of information to the Member States and Sector Members, press, corporate and individual users of telecommunications and the general public. The General Secretariat is also responsible for the organization of world telecommunication exhibitions and forums.

Organization Unit:
Within the General Secretariat, the Strategic Planning and Membership Department (SPM) advises the Secretary-General on strategic challenges and their implications for the Union in the fast evolving telecommunications/ICT environment; develops forward-looking strategic proposals to the ITU management team with a view to ensuring that the organization meets the objectives assigned by the membership; plans and coordinates the corporative and strategic activities with a view to ensuring their accordance with membership objectives; organizes and provides secretariat services to the Plenipotentiary Conference, Council, and other meetings in the general secretariat in order to achieve a high level of involvement from Member States and Sector Members, develops and maintains sound relations with Member States, Sector Members and other entities, the UN and other international organizations. The Department is also responsible for providing expert advice on communication and promotion strategies and for developing and implementing the Union’s corporate communication plan in cooperation with the three Sectors with a view to promoting ITU leadership in the field of telecommunications and ICT.

Duties / Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Strategy and Policy Coordinator in the Strategy and Planning Division, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
  • Provide useful analytical support in the development of documents and reports for the ITU Council, Council Working Group on WSIS&SDG, WSIS&SDG Taskforce and WSIS Process related meetings.
  • Provide support in the organization and coordination of the Program and Agenda of the annual WSIS Forum including the Open Consultation Process.
  • Conduct research, provide useful analytical support and prepare draft documents, letters, reports, presentations, speeches, events, reports towards implementation of the WSIS Action Lines, highlighting their relevance to sustainable development.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders the preparation and organization of Workshops, WSIS TalkX and other meetings related to the WSIS Process and Forum.
  • Provide support in reviewing and making recommendations for the progress of the implementation of the WSIS Action Lines. Compile inputs from the WSIS Action Line focal points.
  • Provide support coordination of United Nations Group on the Information Society (UNGIS) activities.
  • Draft content support for the WSIS Regional Reviews, STI Forum, HLPF, the Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) and other UN related meetings.
  • Coordinate and liaise on all administrative matters related to sponsorship agreements. Prepare agreements and create CRM for the WSIS Forum sponsors.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

  • Core Competencies: Applying Expertise; Effective Communication; Learning and Knowledge Sharing; Organizational Commitment; Results-Focused, and; Teamwork and Collaboration.
  • Essential Functional Competencies: Client and Service Orientation; Innovation and Facilitating Change, and; Planning and Organizing.
  • Essential Technical Competencies: Understanding and knowledge of the WSIS process follow-up activities, both within ITU and within the UN system, including the follow-up implementation mechanism to the outcomes of relevant ITU and UN resolutions and documents. Based on comprehensive understanding of a multistakeholder nature of the WSIS events, and its open consultation process approach, an ability to analyze and help shape an inclusive program and agenda to best reflect the submissions of the stakeholders. Strong drafting, presentation and reporting skills, complemented with comprehensive knowledge of information and knowledge societies and an ability to apply it in work assignments. Knowledge of relevant resolutions (UN and ITU), WSIS Outcomes Documents, familiarity with the WSIS Forum, WSIS Stocktaking and WSIS special initiatives would be an advantage. Knowledge of the WSIS Process and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its activities would be an advantage.

  • Qualifications required

    Education:
    University degree in policy studies, economics, law, business administration or a related field OR education from a reputed college of advanced education, with a diploma of equivalent standard to that of a university degree in one of the fields above.

    Experience:
    At least three years of progressively responsible international and regional experience in the field of the post. An advanced degree in a related field can be considered as a substitute for one year of working experience. A doctorate in a related field can be considered as a substitute for two years of working experience. Previous relevant experience in the field of ICT for development with a wide network with ICT practitioners world-wide, including WSIS stakeholders, would be an advantage. Previous experience in analyzing policies, drafting documents and reports within UN framework, and coordination of projects related to ICT for sustainable development would be an advantage.

    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.)

    Additional Information:
    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 $ 47,895 + post adjustment $ 39,753

    Other allowances and benefits subject to specific terms of appointment, please refer to http://www.itu.int/en/careers/Pages/Conditions-of-Employment.aspx


    Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for written test. Interviews may be used as a form of screening.
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    Deadline: 09-05-2024

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