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Programme Administrator
Vacancy notice no: 2272
Sector: BDT
Department: Regional Offices
Country of contract: Thailand
Duty station: Bangkok
Position number:
Grade: P2
Type of contract: Short-term
Duration of contract: 3 months
Recruitment open to: External
Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time): 7 April 2026
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 regional offices provide assistance to the ITU Member States of the Region, ensuring a close relationship and collaboration. To implement the agreed programs and projects, in accordance with the ITU Strategy Plan and the BDT Action Plan, with the active support of all Departments, providing timely information about their development. To provide proper line management and support, the Regional Directors report to the Director of the BDT.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Programme Coordinator of the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific and in close collaboration with other ITU officers in the Regional Office and Area Offices, the Programme Administrator provides assistance and serves as a focal point for the office regarding capacity development and programme and project execution. To this extent, the duties to be performed are as follows:
- Provides assistance to programme coordinators in the expansion and administration of programmes and projects. Supports programme and project identification, planning and implementation. Proposes corrective actions. Conducts topic and situational analysis, informing supervisor(s) of findings.
- Contributes to the definition of programme and project requirements by evaluating existing cooperation programmes and project documents. Prepares programme and project proposal information and revises information as required.
- Researches developments in capacity development. Conducts research on local, national and regional issues relating to information technology. Analyses and interprets background history and documentation of programmes and projects. Prepares, compiles and exchanges information as required for presentations, speeches, documents, reports and papers, contributing background information. Conducts research to identify extra- budgetary funds and programme and project sponsors.
- Attends meetings, conferences or events; prepares presentations on topics related to ITU/BDT activities in the Region and drafts speeches.
- Collaborates with the corresponding Bureau at headquarters and the corresponding Offices in the region and supports the organizations and United Nations efforts to strengthen positions with intellectual and academic institutions. Identifies and proposes cooperation opportunities on a regular basis.
- Contributes to the preparation of the draft Operational Plan by analysing requests received and proposing actions to fulfil priorities set by the Regional Initiatives preparing the draft budget for each proposed activity, including activities of digital skills development and capacity building; assists with the coordination and monitoring of its implementation in the Region when approved.
- Participates in administrative activities related to the implementation of regional, sub-regional and national FIT projects under the responsibility of the Regional Office; analyses progress and prepares reports; guides and orients the contributions of consultants, project personnel, donors, institutions and governments towards the achievement of the projects’ objectives.
- Implements the decisions/recommendations of World and Regional Development Conferences; works in close cooperation with BDT on those pertaining to the Region.
- Serves as a country focal point for Thailand and other countries as assigned, and attends respective UNCT meetings.
- Contributes to the development of partnerships and resource mobilization strategies.
- Performs any other related duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Applying Expertise; Effective Communication; Learning and Knowledge Sharing; Organizational Commitment; Results-Focused, and; Teamwork and Collaboration.
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Excellent research skills and very good knowledge of global trends in the area of work.
- Knowledge of information technology networks, projects, cloud, software and data analytical frameworks in the area/region.
- Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies.
- Good knowledge of the regulatory scenario in the Region would be an advantage.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Education:
University degree in engineering, information technology, business administration, economics, international relations or a related field, or education from a reputed college of advanced education with a diploma of an equivalent standard to that of a university degree in one of the fields above.
Experience:
At least three years of progressively responsible experience in telecommunication/ICT development related activities, including at least one year at the international level. An advanced degree in a related field can be considered as a substitute for one year of work experience. A Doctorate in a related field can be considered as a substitute for two years of work experience.
Experience within the telecommunication sector in the Asia and Pacific Region would be an advantage.
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 provisions 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.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This temporary opportunity is available to individuals residing locally.
INFORMATION ON RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the ITU career website. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. ITU uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. Messages originating from a non ITU e-mail account - @itu.int - should be disregarded. ITU does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
