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. 9PROJ-2021/BDT-DDR/EXTERNAL/P5
Date of Issue: 12 February 2021
Applications from women are encouraged
Functions: Telecommunications Infrastructure Resilience Expert
Post Number: PROJ-5041
Deadline for Applications (23.59 Geneva CH) : 15 March 2021
Duration of Contract: 1 year
Type of Appointment: Fixed-term Appointment
Duty Station: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Grade: P5
Organ: 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:
Organization Unit: The office of the Deputy to the Director and Field Operations Coordination Department is responsible for advising and supporting the Director on the direction and management of the Bureau. It is also responsible for leading all matters related to personnel, strategic, financial and operational planning and reporting processes. The department oversees the work of the Regional Offices, ensuring proper delegation of authority and accountability of the Regional Offices. This department coordinates the holding of BDT conferences and events, monitors the implementation of decisions emanating from the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC), the Telecommunication Development Advisory Group (TDAG) or Council, and cooperates closely with the other Sectors of the Union and the General Secretariat on matters of relevance to BDT and the overall work of the Union. BDT Regional Directors report to this department.
Duties / Responsibilities
Under the direction and supervision of the Director of the Regional Office for Arab States the Telecommunications Infrastructure Resilience Expert provides expertise for all assigned responsibilities to deliver expected outputs. Close collaboration with the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB) is essential. This includes acting in a timely, cost-effective manner and fostering collaborative spirit with National Counterparts, other experts and ITU officers in the Regional Office to achieve results. The Telecommunications infrastructure Resilience Expert combines cutting edge expertise in the relevant area and operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules and takes responsibilities towards the successful achievement of the delegated assignment. To this end, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
Competencies
Qualifications required
Education: Advanced university degree in engineering or science with a specialization in Telecommunications infrastructure Resilience or a related field OR education from 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 fifteen years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree for promotion or rotation purposes.
Experience: At least ten years of progressively responsible experience in the field of Telecommunications infrastructure Resilience, including at least five at the international environment/international cooperation. 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.)
Additional Information: The expert will work exclusively at the national level in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 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 $ 88,162 + post adjustment $ 42,935 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.
For further information concerning the Conditions of Employment please click the following link
Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration
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