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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 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._
**National Consultant on ICTs (Marshall Islands)**
**Vacancy notice no**: 896
**Sector**: BDT
**Department**: DDR
**Country of contract**: Remote
**Duty station**: Home Based
**Position number**: positionNumber
**Grade**: PositionGrade
**Type of contract**: Consultant
**Duration of contract**: 11 months
**Recruitment open to**:External
**Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time)**: 10 May 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
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.
**BACKGROUND INFORMATION**:
- Micronesia SDG Fund - Accelerating SDG achievement through digital transformation to strengthen community resilience in Micronesia
- Digital technology serves as a powerful tool to facilitate social and economic transformation. Currently, various government services are provided but with limited coordination.
- An integrated and holistic planning approach, encompassing policy, legislation, strategy, and delivery of digital services, will help various line ministries and agencies to capitalize on shared infrastructure and technology resources to provide sectoral services regardless of geographical location.
- Under the overall leadership of the United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRC), ITU together with UN agencies (FAO, ILO, UNESCO, UNICEF, UNOPS and UNODC) and the beneficiary country are implementing a Joint Programme (JP) “Accelerating SDG achievement through digital transformation to strengthen community resilience in Micronesia”, supported by Joint SDG Fund. The participating countries include Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, and Kiribati.
- The programme’s goals are the following:
- Accelerating the adoption of digital transformation related enabling policies, legislation and strategies across the various sectors (education, agriculture, health, employment, commerce, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) amongst others) by advocating a whole-of-government approach to digital transformation at institutional and individual levels.
- Piloting the smart islands approach in at least five remote islands and villages in the Micronesian countries.
- In this context, ITU is recruiting a national consultant to:
- Design and support the implementation of the Smart Islands pilot programme in the identified pilot village(s) of the Marshall Islands including needs assessment(s), development of workplan, coordination with national stakeholders, identification and development of partnerships, conducting community awareness and enhancing digital skills.
- Assist development of digital policies, strategies and plans through sharing expertise, knowledge sharing, coordination, and facilitation at national level.
- Support the project officer and participating UN agencies in implementation of the joint programme.
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