ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Enhancement and promotion of the knowledge and capacity of developing countries in the effective application of ICT and telecommunication policies, regulations, tools, and technologies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Regional Director for Africa, the incumbent:

• Successfully manages the full life cycle of assigned regional initiatives, operational plan activities and projects, including the pursuit of prospects:
  • Guides the management and programmatic initiatives of the Office, consulting with the Regional Director, Senior Advisor and other colleagues at headquarters. Oversees the coordination, execution, and monitoring of extrabudgetary and regular programmes and projects. Designs, implements, monitors, and delivers programmes and projects.
  • Coordinates activities, programme and project rollouts, and the use of tools, applying innovative methods to enhance programme development and adds value to Bureau and Regional Office strategy.
  • Guides and may oversee the technical and administrative staff and experts on programme and project implementation. Stays informed of subject matter developments, studying their relevance to current programmes and projects and applying them as necessary.

• Improves internal working methods, collaboration, and organization:
  • Facilitates ITU’s UN coordination and collaboration efforts at national and regional levels, including supporting the development and implementation of the Common Country Assessment (CCA) and Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (SDCF), and Regional Cooperation Platforms.
  • Advises institutions, United Nations country teams (UNCTs), NGOs and other major stakeholders on the policies and requirements for programme and project formulation, implementation, and coordination, considering region’s development challenges and opportunities as outlined in the CCAs and SDCF documents.
  • Leads regular monitoring and reviews exercises covering programme and project progress, resource utilization and the performance of experts and contractors. Investigates resource options both in the area and throughout the region. Leads efforts to ensure that the objectives and requirements of programmes and projects deliver measurable and impactful results, while ensuring compliance with the organization's mandate and alignment with national, regional and ITU objectives. Shares findings with management and applies them to improve work methods.
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of ongoing collaborations, identifies and proposes new collaboration opportunities. Represents the organization in discussions related to technical subjects within the purview of the project/programme area. Attends local, national, regional, and international conferences, seminars, congresses, and workshops as a speaker in the sphere of competence to generate debate and discussion.
  • Strengthens and coordinates the organization's collaboration with think-tank institutions, universities, and research centres by negotiating, coordinating, and maintaining relationships with governmental, non-governmental and private enterprises for the establishment of partnerships, fundraising and programme-related issues and events. Organizes and assesses contributions from experts, donors, governments, and institutions, determining which efforts bolster the achievement of overall programme objectives. 

• Carries out any additional activities that may be required to ensure the success of the assigned work team.

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• Évalue l'efficacité des collaborations instaurées, détermine et propose de nouvelles possibilités de collaboration. Représente l'organisation dans les débats sur des questions techniques du ressort du programme ou du projet. Assiste à des conférences, séminaires, congrès et ateliers organisés sur le plan local, national, régional ou international et y prend la parole dans son domaine de compétence pour susciter les débats et discussions.
• Renforce et coordonne la collaboration de l'organisation avec des institutions, universités et centres de recherche; à ce titre, négocie, coordonne et entretient des relations avec des organisations gouvernementales et non gouvernementales, ainsi qu'avec des entreprises privées en vue de la création de partenariats, de campagnes de collecte de fonds et d'autres activités et événements liés aux programmes. Coordonne et évalue les contributions d'experts, de donateurs, des pouvoirs publics et d'institutions et détermine quels types d'activités encouragent la réalisation des principaux objectifs de programmes.

• Mène à bien toute autre activité qui lui est demandée pour assurer le succès du travail de l'équipe.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Applying Expertise; Effective Communication; Learning and Knowledge Sharing; Organizational Commitment; Results-Focused, and; Teamwork and Collaboration.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Comprehensive background and understanding of subjects related to capacity building, network planning, and development activities, acquired in a telecommunication administration, international organization/institution or private operating agency.
• Knowledge of conditions in the African region in general, and a good understanding of the problems and aspirations of the countries involved would be an added advantage. 
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks in the area/region. 
• Excellent research skills and a strong knowledge of global trends in the field. 
• Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies. 
• Knowledge of conditions prevailing in the region, with a good understanding of the problems and aspirations of the countries and members involved.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education:

Advanced university degree in law, telecommunications, ICTs, social sciences or economics or a related field OR education in a reputed college of advanced education with a diploma of equivalent standard to that of an advanced university degree in one of the fields above. For internal candidates, a first university degree in one of the fields above in combination with ten years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree for promotion or rotation purposes.

Experience:

At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in telecommunication/ICT Administration/organization, international/ regional organization, or recognized private agency, 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.

Languages:

Knowledge of one of the six official languages of the Union (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish) at advanced level and knowledge of a second official language at intermediate level. Knowledge of a third official language would be an advantage. (Under the provision of Resolution No. 626 of the Council, a relaxation of the language requirements may be authorized in the case of candidates from developing countries: when candidates from such countries possess a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the Union, their applications may be taken into consideration.)

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

Salary:

Total annual salary consists of a net annual salary (net of taxes and before medical insurance and pension fund deductions) in US dollars and a post adjustment (PA) (cost of living allowance). The PA is variable and subject to change without notice in accordance with the rates as set within the UN Common System for salaries and allowances.
Annual salary from $ 84,672 + post adjustment $ 41,066
Other allowances and benefits subject to specific terms of appointment, please refer to: https://jobs.itu.int/content/What-we-offer/?locale=en_US