INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION
ITU is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies, with the mission to connect the world. To achieve this, ITU manages the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits at the international level, works to improve communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishes global standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communication systems. ITU also organizes global Telecom events bringing together the most influential representatives of government and the private sector to exchange ideas and knowledge for the benefit of all.
Project Consultant
Vacancy notice no: 1968
Sector: TSB
Department: SED
Country of contract: Switzerland
Duty station: Geneva
Position number: [[positionNumber]]
Grade: [[PositionGrade]]
Type of contract: Consultant
Duration of contract: 7 months with possibility of extension
Recruitment open to: External
Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time): 17 March 2025
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
The Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB) fulfills the objectives of the Union relating to telecommunication standardization, by providing secretariat support to groups studying technical, operating and tariff questions and facilitating the adoption of Recommendations in these areas with a view to standardizing telecommunications and information technology on a global basis. In order to achieve these objectives, the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau works in accordance with the instructions of the World Telecommunication Standardization Assemblies (WTSA), Telecommunication Standardization Study Groups and the Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group. TSB, headed by an elected Director, provides the technical, administrative and logistic support for the assemblies and for the meetings of the groups mentioned.
Within the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB), the Strategic Engagement Department (SED) is responsible with leading the Bureau's community engagement, marketing, and communications efforts, including pioneering “emerging technologies” initiatives like the annual AI for Good Global Summit, and utilizing innovative tactics for membership recruitment and business development to establish ITU-T as an agile, forward-looking, and innovative standardization platform. The Department is also responsible for the Bureau's, academic initiatives and the ITU Journal, a periodical dedicated to research topics in telecommunication and ICT.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The purpose of the consultancy is to assist the Strategic Engagement Department (SED) in project implementation of the AI for Good Global Summit 2025, as well as the necessary project coordination follow-up after the event.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Under the direction of the Online Community and Business Analytics Officer, the Consultant will:
- Provide support with the general coordination of the AI for Good Global Summit with participant registration processes, managing relationships with speakers, sponsors, and volunteers/students, and providing them with timely and relevant information. Maintain follow-up to guarantee seamless event communication and engagement.
- Coordinate the Canvas of the Future project and relevant AI Art projects.
- Help develop and implement a system to track relevant internal programming and logistical requests and processes.
- Provide business analytics support including monitoring basic usage and event statistics and updating reports with updated numbers.
- Assist in the maintenance of the AI mailing list and email inbox, ensuring timely and quality responses.
CONCRETE DELIVERABLES
- Contribution to the successful implementation and follow-up of the AI for Good Global Summit 2025.
- Improvement of internal tracking and project systems in collaboration with the team.
COMPETENCIES
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong written communication skills.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Education:
University degree in business administration, communications, marketing, international relations, or a related field OR education from a reputed college of advanced education, with a diploma of equivalent standard to that of a university degree in one of the fields above.
Experience:
At least six (6) months of demonstrated experience in event coordination, management, business, or marketing.
Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
Languages:
Knowledge of English at advanced level. Knowledge of a second official language of the Union (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) would be an advantage.
REMUNERATION INFORMATION
CHF 5 000.- per month.
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.
ITU applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. ITU is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. Achieving gender balance is a high priority for ITU.
