Unpaid Internship

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. 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._

**Unpaid Internship - Junior Project Intern, Gender Affairs & Sustainable Digital Transformation**

**Vacancy notice no**: 1532
**Sector**: TSB
**Department**: SGD
**Country of contract**: Switzerland
**Duty station**: Geneva

**Position number**: positionNumber
**Grade**: PositionGrade
**Type of contract**: Internship
**Duration of contract**: April to October 2024 (to be confirmed)
**Recruitment open to**:External
**Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time)**: 28 March 2024

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT

The Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB) fulfills the objectives of the Union relating to telecommunication standardization, by providing secretariat support to groups studying technical, operating and tariff questions and facilitating the adoption of Recommendations in these areas with a view to standardizing telecommunications and information technology on a global basis. In order to achieve these objectives, the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau works in accordance with the instructions of the World Telecommunication Standardization Assemblies (WTSA), Telecommunication Standardization Study Groups and the Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group. TSB, headed by an elected Director, provides the technical, administrative and logistic support for the assemblies and for the meetings of the groups mentioned.

The Study Groups Department (SGD) is responsible for facilitating, managing and supporting the work of the ITU-T study groups in the development of global telecommunication standards (ITU-T Recommendations) and other documents and databases related to standardization. It provides the counsel and secretariat for the Sector's study groups, focus groups and other ad hoc groups. Particular attention is given to "Bridging the Standardization Gap", i.e., to strengthen the participation of developing countries in the standards making process. The Department maintains close relations with the ITU Radiocommunication and Telecommunication Development Sectors and takes part in their work as required. Likewise, it cooperates with other global standards organizations such as ISO and IEC as well as recognized industry forums and consortia.

**TERMS OF REFERENCE**:
Under the supervision of the Project Officer, the intern will actively participate in activities related to gender affairs and sustainable digital transformation initiatives:

- Contribute to the development of a work plan for the Network of Women (NoW) in ITU-T, focusing on promoting gender equality, and provide support in monitoring and implementing planned actions.
- Contribute to the creation of mentoring and training programmes aimed at empowering women participants in ITU-T meetings.
- Conduct research on gender issues and digital inclusion to inform and improve gender initiatives.
- Help organize events that promote gender equality and women's empowerment within ITU-T.
- Update website contents and other communication channels (training will be provided).
- Support activities related to sustainable digital transformation initiatives and other related projects.
- Draft and edit reports, briefings, executive summaries, PowerPoint presentations, to effectively communicate key findings and progress.

**COMPETENCIES**:

- Strong interest in gender equality, women empowerment, sustainability matters, digital policy & inclusion.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Good writing skills and ability to synthesize information.
- Ability to work in a team and independently.
- Very good interpersonal communication, collaboration, and organization skills.
- Project and event management skills.
- Proactive and creative.
- Ability to adapt and work in a multicultural environment.

**QUALIFICATION REQUIRED**:
**Education**: University degree in gender studies, environmental sciences, international relations, economics, political science or relevant field OR education in a reputed college of advanced education, with a diploma of equivalent standard to that of a university degree in one of the above-mentioned fields.

**Experience**: No work experience required.

**Languages**: Advanced level of English (additional UN languages such as French or Spanish are a plus).

**REMENURATION INFORMATION**:
Unpaid internship.

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**:
**Please note that a non-remunerated Internship position