ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Under the supervision of the Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) and in coordination with the Deputy to the Director, the Chief of the Projects, Partnerships & Digital Skills (PPS) serves as a leader and role model, taking ownership for all responsibilities and delivering outputs within prescribed time, cost, and quality standards related to the mandate of the PPS Department.
The Chief of Department operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules, assuming  responsibility for the successful achievement of delegated assignments. This includes implementation of resource mobilization and partnership strategies and plans, fostering relationships with ITU Member States and the Private Sector, overseeing the development and results of the study groups, and driving capacity and digital skills development as well as project development and proposals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and direct the activities of the Department, managing both human and financial resources ensuring compliance with organizational regulations and assigned mandates. Empower and build the team’s capacity to enhance commitment; and drive change to achieve the Department’s objectives.
• Provide leadership in the development of innovative and/or change management programmes within the Department’s mandate.
• Direct, plan and oversee the development and management of an integrated partnership and resource mobilization strategy. Support innovative approaches to establish value-added partnerships with bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, other UN agencies, the private sector, and foundations, ensuring the successful implementation of ITU-D programmes, regional initiatives, projects and activities  aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals; as well as the objectives  of the WTDC .
• Identify, support and promote the strategic positioning of BDT with key donors and partners by leveraging existing relationships and developing new partnerships. Negotiate to ensure coherence, coordination, and integration of the project planning process ensuring effective achievement of related objectives. Provide authoritative advice on resource utilization, funding patterns, trends, and priorities for project activities, and evaluate and approve alternative funding sources. Guide the development of policy papers and positions on key relevant themes; and coordinate closely with all regional Directors and HQ teams to support sound project development and proposals, as well as  identifying the best potential donors.
• In coordination with the Office of the Director and the Field Operations Coordination Department, develop appropriate processes, and key performance indicators. Oversee the development and implementation of a performance monitoring framework to assess project activities and outcomes.
• Direct, plan and oversee the development and management of processes and products that meet Member States’ and donors’ expectations in the areas of resource mobilization and project design. Coordinate cross-functional activities and actions to ensure a harmonized approach between all BDT related initiatives and regional offices to maximize outreach and engagement.
• Undertake or oversee the programmatic and administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Department, including preparing budgets and programme performance reports, contributing to results-based budgeting, evaluating staff performance, conducting interviews for job openings, and assessing candidates for posts within the Department, BDT and across ITU when required.
• Maintain and strengthen BDT’s relationships with ITU-D Membership, especially within the public and private sectors, including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), innovators, entrepreneurs, and academia. Support various outreach activities and innovative platforms, products and services.
• Direct the planning, management, and delivery of programs and tools that help countries identify and address digital strengths and challenges, while building their institutional and organizational capacity in telecommunications development and digital skills.
• Lead and supervise the capacity and skills development aspects related to digital transformation, ensuring the successful implementation of Capacity and Digital Skills projects to the membership.
• Drive the exchange of information, best practices, and knowledge sharing between countries through relevant content and administrative support to the work of ITU-D Study Groups; and liaise with Members and external experts to develop the BDT Study Groups into key knowledge platforms.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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CORE COMPETENCIES

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

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong leadership and managerial skills to direct the management of financial and human resources within the Department.
• Political and diplomatic skills to liaise, negotiate, and manage relationships with key BDT stakeholders.
• Knowledge and proven application of results-based management methodologies and principles.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies to coordinate and strengthen the BDT project creation and approval process.
• Understanding of resource mobilization principles and strategies.
• Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities, and risks, and to formulate and take responsive initiatives.
• Advanced negotiation skills and the ability to maintain efficient working relationships with stakeholders, with sensitivity to ITU's multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment and respect for diversity.
• Awareness of current trends  in digital development.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education:

Advanced university degree in telecommunication engineering, information technology, law, international relations, economics, public or business administration 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 twenty years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree for promotion or rotation purposes.

Experience:

At least fifteen years of experience in increasingly responsible positions, with a minimum of seven years at the international level. A Doctorate in a related field can be considered as a substitute for three years of working experience.
At least five years of experience in national government, or a regulatory agency.
Proven experience in establishing  and maintaining relationships with high-level stakeholders to understand their needs and gain support for the strategic planning, programming and development of telecommunications in both  international and regional contexts.
Proven experience related to development of action plans and tools for the effective and successful presentation of project proposals related to resources mobilization.

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 $ 116,095 + post adjustment $ 85,446
Other allowances and benefits subject to specific terms of appointment, please refer to: https://jobs.itu.int/content/What-we-offer/?locale=en_U