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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._

Chief Projects, Partnerships & Digital Skills (PPS)

Vacancy notice no: 1622

Sector:

BDT

Department:

PDD

Country of contract:
Switzerland

Duty station:
Geneva

Position number:
TD05/D1/473

Grade:
D1

Type of contract:
Fixed-term

Duration of contract: 2 years with possibility of renewal

Recruitment open to:
External

Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time): 24 July 2024

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT


The Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) is responsible for the organization and coordination of the work of the Telecommunication Development Sector of the Union.

BDT deals mainly with development policies, strategies, programming, projects, as well as technical cooperation activities to enable and foster universal access to affordable, high-quality and secure telecommunications/ICTs and Foster equitable and inclusive use of telecommunications/ICTs to empower people and societies for sustainable development.

To effectively and efficiently serve the needs of Member States,
BDT is organized into four functional areas:

  • Operations Coordination Department (Office of the Deputy to the Director)
  • Projects, Partnerships & Digital Skills Department (PPS)
  • Digital Networks & Environment Department (DNE)
  • Digital Knowledge Society Department (DKS)


To be successful,
BDT must create clear and simple mechanisms to develop partnerships with donors, foundations, and the private sector, and coordinate the delivery of these resources to meet the needs of Member States.

The Projects, Partnerships & Digital Skills Department (PPS) provides a forum for Member States to collaborate in Study Groups of ITU-D.

To create the necessary synergy, resource mobilization and project design are combined in this Department.

The Department is responsible for the strategic planning that will properly position the
BDT to accomplish its organizational goals and objectives, fostering partnerships and mobilizing resources.

As well, it provides expertise in the areas of ICT capacity and digital skills development, essential activity to help to close the Digital Divide.

It also undertakes initiatives and activities in the framework of the WTDC Plan of Action and strengthen relations with the ITU-D membership.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Under the supervision of the Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) and in coordination with the Deputy to the Director, the Chief of the Projects, Partnerships & Digital Skills (PPS) 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 PPS Department.

The Chief of Department operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules and takes responsibilities towards the successful achievement of delegated assignments including implementation of resource mobilization and partnership strategies and plans, relation with the ITU Member States and Private Sector, development and results of the study groups, capacity and digital skill development and project development and proposals.

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 change to achieve objectives of the Department.
  • Direct, plan and oversee the development and management of the implementation of an integrated partnership and resource mobilization strategy; and support innovative approaches to establish valueadded partnerships with bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, other UN agencies, private sector, and foundations for the successful implementation of ITU-D programmes, regional initiatives, projects and activities related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals; and in the context of achieving the WTDC objectives.
  • Identify, support and promote the strategic and unique positioning of
    BDT with key donors and partners by building on existing and developing new partnerships; negotiate to ensure coherence, coordination and integration of the project planning process and the effective achievement of related objectives; provide authoritative advice on resource utilization, funding patterns and trends and on priorities for project activities and evaluate and approve alternative funding sources; guide the dev

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