ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This position is vital for the Regional Office and must be filled promptly to ensure the effective implementation and follow-up of regional initiatives and the strategic plan. The incumbent will report hierarchically to the Regional Director and will have a coordination role with other professional staff and General Service (G) staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will:

• Successfully manage the full life cycle of assigned regional initiatives, operational plan activities and projects, including the pursuit of prospects:
  • Initiate, establish and coordinate partnerships and joint resource mobilization efforts to promote engagement and participation by private and public sector stakeholders in ITU activities.
  • Develop comprehensive proposals and successfully secure future prospects for ITU, promoting access, use, innovation and skills for the development and deployment of telecommunications/ICTs in Arab States countries contributing to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and responding to the needs of countries in the region.
  • Develop plans and project documents, defining clear goals, deliverables, KPIs and timelines; and identify priority activities and allocate appropriate resources.
  • Develop project and risk management frameworks.
  • Drive the implementation, monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment of regional projects, initiatives and activities, in collaboration with colleagues at headquarters and in regional/area offices, ensuring the quality of  work and compliance with applicable internal procedures and internal control rules.
• Strengthen ITU's role and position within the UN Sustainable Development Group:
  • Identify partnership opportunities (including financial support) for activities targeting areas of interest to ITU Member States in the region.
  • Participate in and facilitate, as appropriate, ITU’s involvement in the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), and contribute to Common Country Assessments, working with all UN agencies in the region and providing ITU with additional entry points for partnerships and resource mobilization.
  • Coordinate ITU activities at the country level with the Resident Coordinator (RC) system.
  • Ensure that all ITU technical cooperation activities are aligned with national development plans.
  • Monitor existing and draft UNDAF agreements to assess the need for further ITU action.
  • Promote and contribute to ITU's expertise in spectrum management, standards development, and bridging the digital divide, to support advancements in affordable connectivity.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (continuation)

• Improve internal working methods, collaboration, and organization:
  • Support the Regional Director in coordinating activities between headquarters and regional/area offices to strengthen collaboration, knowledge sharing, and effective implementation.
  • Support, coordinate and promote the work of all ITU Bureaux within the region.
  • Manage and direct knowledge management and capacity development activities within the Regional Office.
  • Manage and supervise reporting staff and consultants to ensure the timely delivery of agreed outputs while fostering a spirit of collaboration, work ethics and team cohesion.
  • Improve ways of working within the region by promoting innovation, modernizing processes, and using technological tools to enhance efficiency and delivery of strategic and operational plans.
  • Promote information sharing, openness, transparency, and collaboration with colleagues in regional offices and functional units at headquarters.
  • Support the Regional Director in coordinating activities between UN agencies and regional/area offices and disseminate relevant information to office members.
• Perform any other duties within his/her field of competence as may be assigned by the supervisor.

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 relevant field of work.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks in the area/region.
• Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies.
• Experience and knowledge of prevailing conditions in the region, with a strong understanding of the challenges, needs and aspirations of the countries and members concerned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education:

Advanced university degree in telecommunications engineering or a related field  science/engineering, electrical/electronic engineering), with some specialization in telecommunications or in social sciences, international relations, development studies, public administration, or business administration 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 technical fields above. For internal candidates, a first university degree in one of the fields above in combination with fifteen years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree for promotion or rotation purposes.

Experience:

At least ten years of progressively responsible experience in the above-mentioned fields, preferably acquired in a telecommunications/ICT administration/organization, an international or regional organization, or a recognized private agency, including at least five years of experience at the international level. A doctorate in a related field can be considered as a substitute for three years of work 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 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).

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 set within the UN Common System for salaries and allowances.
Annual salary from $ 101,540 + post adjustment $ 30,564
Other allowances and benefits subject to specific terms of appointment, please refer to: What We Offer