Junior Project Officer (Enhancing Resilient ICT Infrastructu...

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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.

VACANCY NOTICE NO. 15TVN-2022/BDT-DDR/EXTERNAL/P2
Date of Issue: 8 April 2022
Currently accepting applications Applications from women are encouraged
Functions: Junior Project Officer (Enhancing Resilient ICT Infrastructure in Asia and the Pacific)
Deadline for Applications (23.59 Geneva CH) : 2 May 2022
Duration of Contract: 11 months
Type of Appointment: Short Term Appointment Duty Station: Jakarta, Indonesia
Grade: P2



Organ:
The Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) is responsible for the organization and coordination of the work of the Telecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D) of the Union which deals mainly with ICT-focused development policies, strategies and programmes, as well as technical cooperation activities, to promote digital inclusion and drive digital transformation at community, country and regional levels. To effectively and efficiently serve the needs of ITU members, BDT is organized into four functional areas:
  • Office of the Deputy to the Director and Field Operations Coordination Department
  • Partnerships for Digital Development Department
  • Digital Networks & Society Department
  • Digital Knowledge Hub Department


    • Organization Unit:
    The office of the Deputy to the Director and Field Operations Coordination Department is responsible for advising and supporting the Director on the direction and management of the Bureau. It is also responsible for leading all matters related to personnel, strategic, financial and operational planning and reporting processes. The department oversees the work of the Regional Offices, ensuring proper delegation of authority and accountability of the Regional Offices. This department coordinates the holding of BDT conferences and events, monitors the implementation of decisions emanating from the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC), the Telecommunication Development Advisory Group (TDAG) or Council, and cooperates closely with the other Sectors of the Union and the General Secretariat on matters of relevance to BDT and the overall work of the Union. BDT Regional Directors report to this department.
    Duties / Responsibilities
    Under the supervision of the Programme Officer based in Jakarta, Indonesia and the Regional Director, ITU Regional Office for Asia-Pacific (RO-ASP) and in close collaboration with Japan, short term recruited experts, national focal points and in communication with other stakeholders, the Junior Project Officer will provide support to undertake a multi-pronged planning and implementation approach to deliver the targeted impact/objectives. To this end the incumbent will perform the following duties:
    • Conduct research and analysis on the status of resilience of ICT networks services, benchmarking resilience of connectivity, available solutions and the needs of countries in Asia and the Pacific in enhancing resilience of their respective networks; present, update and report on the results of research and the latest initiatives on enhancing resilience in ICT networks.
    • Contribute by providing useful analytical support in the development of methodology to periodically measure and evaluate the reliability and resilience of ICT networks and identify required tools, technical and regulatory processes and procedures, tests and field measurements, reliability and resilience measures and indicators.
    • Support in developing a risk matrix for the project, contribute to the development of risk management and business continuity plan, policy, methodology, framework, risk scales, templates and risk registers; highlight the issues and risks during project meetings; draft progress reports of the project for regular update to the funding institutions.
    • Liaise with key stakeholders including UN agencies, member countries, ITU memberships and experts, academia and other stakeholders proposing new ideas and opportunities for engagement and ensuring an on-going dialogue.
    • Provide project support in the planning and implementation of project activities in beneficiary countries; ensure continuous follow up with project focal points in the beneficiary countries to ensure timely analysis of the required data for the relevant interventions; propose and draft project communication plan and actively prepare material for publishing the achievements of the project using communication channels used in the RO-ASP (e.g. regional office webpages, LinkedIn and Twitter feeds etc.) and at HQ level.
    • Support the project team in procurement of goods and services in accordance with the applicable ITU rules and procedures.
    • Perform any other related duties that may be assigned by the Project Manager or Regional Director, ITU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific.

    Competencies
  • Core Competencies: Applying Expertise; Effective Communication; Learning and Knowledge Sharing; Organizational Commitment; Results-Focused, and; Teamwork and Collaboration.
  • Essential Functional Competencies: Client and Service Orientation; Networking and Building Partnerships, and; Planning and Organizing.
  • Essential Technical Competencies: Understanding of the telecom infrastructure network requirements, operational issues and bottlenecks and requirements of connectivity and services from user perspectives. Knowledge of the issues and the impact on ICT networks due to lack of resilience in the telecom infrastructure, its impact on ICT services and specific issues in post COVID reliance on virtual engagements by public at large. Data analytics and ability to evaluate, develop, and monitor project activity requirements viz a viz the project objectives. Computer literacy and the ability to effectively use standard office software tools and other office technology to create documentation, exchange, and archive e-mail, and maintain electronic filing systems. MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Teams), databases and web design and development tools. Good report writing skills in English. Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate activities. Ability to concentrate concurrently on different tasks.

    • Qualifications required
    Education:
    University degree in telecommunication/radiocommunications engineering, policy studies, economics, law, business administration or related filed 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 three years of progressively responsible experience in the field of the post. An advanced degree in a related field can be considered as a substitute for one year of working experience. A doctorate in a related field can be considered as a substitute for two years of working experience.
    Languages:
    Knowledge of English at advanced level and knowledge of a second official language of the Union (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) 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.


    Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for written test. Interviews may be used as a form of screening.

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    • Job Id
      39a675e30854f022
    • Location
      Jakarta
    • Company
    • Type
      Private
    • Employment Status
      Permanent
    • Positions
      Available
    • Career Level
      Experience
    • Gender
      Male/Female

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