Head, Membership and Private Sector Service

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._

**Head, Membership and Private Sector Service**

**Vacancy notice no**: 2112
**Sector**: BDT
**Department**: PPS
**Country of contract**: Switzerland
**Duty station**: Geneva

**Position number**: TD54/P4/376
**Grade**: P4
**Type of contract**: Fixed-term
**Duration of contract**: 2 years with possibility of renewal
**Recruitment open to**:External
**Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time)**: 20 October 2025

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) (DDR)
- 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 Skill Department (PPS) provides a forum for Member States to collaborate in our Study Groups. 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 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.

**ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT**:
Under the supervision of the Chief, PPS and under the guidance of the Stakeholder Engagement, the Head, Membership and Private Sector Service plans and implements activities in support of the ITU-D objectives and initiatives, especially relating to ITU-D membership.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
The incumbent will:

- Serve as the account manager for Membership including Associates and Academia with particular focus on the Development Sector (ITU-D).
- Develop and implement strategies, guidelines and tools for ITU-D Membership, taking into account membership policies and procedures established for the ITU overall; lead ITU-D membership recruitment and retention activities in a coherent, proactive and timely manner.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with ITU-D Membership to ensure maximum satisfaction, participation and retention. Continuously explore ways to enhance quality of interaction with membership. Identify opportunities for collaboration and engagement between ITU-D Membership and the BDT and recommend to BDT Management actions to be taken to leverage such opportunities.
- Keep abreast of, and analyse membership trends to develop innovative initiatives and campaigns aimed to attract new Members, Associates and Academia in collaboration with the Chiefs of BDT Departments and other colleagues. Contribute to the development of metrics, data, brochures and consolidate and analyse data related to membership.
- Provide advice and brief BDT management as appropriate for meetings and events with potential and existing members and partners.
- Organize the Private Sector’s digital Platform for effective and interactive exchanges, promoting networking opportunities with and among ITU-D Membership.
- Organize high-level industry executive meetings for example, the Industry Advisory Group for Development Issues (IADGI) andChief Regulatory Officers’(CRO) meetings and serve as Secretary.
- Prepare and coordinate cross-ITU Membership reporting including trends and prospects, to enhance coordination, information sharing and deci