Roster for Consultants On Cybersecurity

vor 1 Woche

Home Office, Schweiz International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Vollzeit

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 radiofrequency 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._

Roster for Consultants on Cybersecurity

Vacancy notice no: 1617

Sector:

BDT

Department:

DNS

Country of contract:
Remote

Duty station:
Home Based

Position number:
positionNumber

Grade:
PositionGrade

Type of contract:
Roster

Duration of contract:
Various assignments

Recruitment open to:
External

Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time): 31 December 2024

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:


The International Telecommunication Union's Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) plays a critical role in building a secure and prosperous digital future.

As the secretariat of the ITU Development Sector (ITU-D), the
BDT prioritizes cybersecurity within its mission to foster global ICT development.

This aligns with the mandates set by the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-22) and the Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-22). Both emphasize the need for robust cybersecurity measures to create a trustworthy and resilient digital environment.

The
BDT addresses this need through targeted initiatives. These initiatives support member states in developing and strengthening their national cybersecurity strategies. They also promote secure and responsible ICT use, ensuring safety and trust for all users.

Through capacity building, information sharing, and regional and international cooperation, the
BDT empowers member states to tackle cyber threats and vulnerabilities effectively.

This comprehensive approach safeguards digital infrastructure while maximizing the potential of ICTs for social and economic development, as envisioned in the Kigali Action Plan.


BDT Cybersecurity Division areas of action include:

  • Incident Response Programme, National Computer Incident Response Teams (CIRT) Framework.
  • Tabletop Exercises and Cyberdrills.
  • Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI).
  • Skills Development (Women In Cyber, HerCyberTracks, Youth for Cyber).
  • National Cybersecurity Strategies (NCSs).
  • Online Safety, Child Online Protection (COP).

TERMS OF REFERENCE:


Within the Cybersecurity Division, the consultant will report directly to the specific area lead officer and will collaborate with various stakeholders across the division to address evolving cybersecurity challenges in developing countries.

The primary objective of engaging cybersecurity consultants is to support global cybersecurity capacity building needs in line with ITU's strategic goals, and depending on the needs of the role, selected consultants may be engaged for their expertise in below areas:

  • Support and contribute to activities related to the CIRT assessment, design, and implementation projects.
  • Review, assess and facilitate the development of cybersecurity policy, and strategy documents.
  • Conduct cybersecurity capacity development workshops and trainings on key topics such as National Cybersecurity Strategy (NCS), CIRT management, processes, and tools, Critical Information Infrastructures Protection (CIIP), Child Online Protection (COP), addressing the cybersecurity skills gap through training programmes, and data (GCI) and research.
  • Undertake national cybersecurity capacity maturity assessments for developing and least developed countries.
  • Design, contribute and develop technical documentation, including reports, surveys, scenariosbased exercises, and technical presentations.
  • Install, configure, and deploy cybersecurity tools or products.
  • Provide support in the implementation of the delivery plan.
  • Assist in organizing and conducting cyber drills.
  • Support project implementation and management.
  • Undertake a comprehensive analysis of both quantitative and qualitative GCI data pertaining to national cybersecurity commitments. This analysis will identify trends and opportunities to inform strategic d

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