Project Manager, Connect Schools in Countries with Giga Initiative

INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION
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**Project Manager, Connect Schools in Countries with Giga Initiative**

**Vacancy notice no**: 1945
**Sector**: BDT
**Department**: DNE
**Country of contract**: Switzerland
**Duty station**: Geneva

**Position number**:
**Grade**: P4
**Type of contract**: Short-term
**Duration of contract**: 11 months
**Recruitment open to**:External
**Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time)**: 17 March 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)

The Digital Networks & Environment Department (DNE) is responsible to assist the Member States, especially the G77 countries, in a wide range of ICT development challenges, as basic connectivity, spectrum management, evolution of current to future broadband networks and technologies, enabling universal and affordable access, and strengthening the security through the cybersecurity support. In addition, the DNE Department provides expertise and needed support for emergency telecommunications and the increasingly important and urgent aspects related to the environment and climate change.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
In the Digital Networks and Environment Department of the BDT, under the supervision of the Head of Future Networks and Spectrum Management (Access) Division (FNS), the duties to be performed are as follows:

- Acts as the project manager to oversee and coordinate the “Connect Schools in Countries (Accelerate school connectivity in collaboration with the Giga Initiative)” project.
- Leads and monitors project plan implementation and the achievement of defined goals, deliverables, KPIs and timelines, focusing on priority activities and manages the allocation of appropriate resources.
- Is responsible for managing designated project staff and experts by providing overall guidance and oversight while continuously monitoring performance and providing recommendations for improvements.
- Prepares project progress reports and manages project budget in accordance with the project plan and ITU’s internal rules and procedures.
- Engages in country implementation and coordination by regularly communicating with country representatives. Prepares and delivers needed presentations and documents. Works with government officials and experts to conduct assessments, studies and prepares proposals and agreements as needed.
- Coordinates with relevant internal and external stakeholders such as the ITU General Secretariat, UNICEF and country focal points and in consultation with ITU Regional Offices.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

**CORE COMPETENCIES**:
**FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES**:

- Analysis, Judgement and Decision Making
- Client and Service Orientation
- Leadership
- Networking and Building Partnerships
- Planning and Organising
- Successful Management

**TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES**:

- Excellent knowledge of project cycle management.
- Proven project management skills, including budget, activities, data management, monitoring and performance evaluation.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside ITU.

**QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED**:
**Education**

**Experience**
At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in managing complex projects with a major advocacy and country engagement component, including at least three at the international level. A Doctorate in a related field can be considered as a substitute for three years of working experience. Experience in digital infrastructure development,