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.
Junior Project Consultant
Vacancy notice no: 1300
Sector: BDT
Department: NA
Country of contract: Remote
Duty station: Home Based
Position number: [[positionNumber]]
Grade: [[PositionGrade]]
Type of contract: Consultant
Duration of contract: 4 months (80 days)
Recruitment open to: External
Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time): 07 August 2023
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
The Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) is responsible for the organization and coordination of the work of the Telecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D) of the Union which deals mainly with ICT-focused development policies, strategies and programmes, as well as technical cooperation activities, to promote digital inclusion and drive digital transformation at community, country and regional levels. To effectively and efficiently serve the needs of ITU members, BDT is organized into four functional areas:
- Office of the Deputy to the Director and Field Operations Coordination Department
- Partnerships for Digital Development Department
- Digital Networks & Society Department
- Digital Knowledge Hub Department
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Special Initiatives is a portfolio of ITU development initiatives which cut across multiple thematic priorities. Special Initiatives focus on developing global partnerships and aim to catalyze a transformational approach to improving connectivity and digital transformation. Special Initiatives include Giga, Connect2Recover, Partner2Connect and ITU-FCDO.
Giga is a joint initiative of UNICEF and ITU to connect every school in the world to the Internet by 2030.
ITU is partnering with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Digital Access Programme on a digital inclusion project in five countries: Kenya Nigeria, Indonesia, Brazil and South Africa.
The Junior Project Consultant will support headquarter activities and the coordination of global activities.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Under the supervision of the FCDO Programme Officer, and in close coordination with the Head of Special Initiatives, the Junior Project Consultant will provide project support to Giga and FCDO related to school connectivity activities. Specific responsibilities will include:
- Support ongoing work of Giga and FCDO by assisting in preparing materials for publication, project management support, coordination of country activities, provide technical support as appropriate, and preparation of materials for weekly updates.
- Provide support to Giga through attending meetings, ensuring Trello is kept up to-date, liaising with UNICEF, and contributing to weekly updates.
- Evaluate processes, anticipating requirements, highlighting areas for improvement, and proposing solutions.
- Maintain project reporting activities, monitor project schedules and deadlines, and identify potential issues or risks that could affect the progression of projects and communicate these items to the Programme Officer, and work to identify potential solutions.
- Prepare and organize meetings and workshops, in collaboration with colleagues; draft agenda and invitation letters; coordinate with host country; prepare documentation for different services; coordinate with conference services for Geneva based meetings; review text contributions to the meeting and provide minutes.
- Provide internal coordination support to Special Initiatives by assisting in preparation of documents, talking points, speeches, financial reports, weekly BDT highlights and project updates, and complete relevant administrative work as needed.
The above tasks may be adjusted, based on Giga/FCDO project priorities as they evolve. All of the above will also need to be done in close coordination with the ITU FCDO team, the ITU Giga and UNICEF Giga team counterparts.
CONCRETE DELIVERABLES
- Preparation of materials for publication and materials for weekly updates for Giga and FCDO.
- Sending weekly emails for project updates, compilation of weekly updates and update Trello for Giga.
- Evaluation of processes, highlighting areas for improvement and providing solutions.
- Maintain project reporting activities, timelines and deadlines, identification of issues and provide solutions.
- Preparation of draft agenda, invitation letter for meetings and workshops, review text contributions and provide minutes.
- Preparation of documents, talking points, speeches, financial reports, weekly BDT highlights and project updates for Special Initiatives.
COMPETENCIES
Core Competencies: Applying Expertise; Effective Communication; Learning and Knowledge Sharing; Organizational Commitment; Results-Focused; and Teamwork and Collaboration.
Essential Functional Competencies: Analysis, Judgement and Decision-Making; Client and Service Orientation, and; Planning and Organizing.
Essential Technical Competencies: Good writing skills and ability to produce high quality documentation; Excellent coordination and organizational skills, with ability to work under pressure and handle multiple activities and projects concurrently; Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain working relations across organizational boundaries and in a multi-cultural environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity, and; Proficiency with use of data analysis and business intelligence software (e.g., Excel, Power BI).
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Education: University degree in business, computing, management information systems, project management, information technology, telecommunications or a related field.
Experience: At least three years of progressively responsible experience in project management, business analysis or a related field. An advanced degree in a related field can be considered as a substitute for one year of working experience.
Languages: Knowledge of English at advanced level.
REMUNERATION INFORMATION
USD200 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.
