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INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies, with the mission to connect the world. To achieve this, manages the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits at the international level, works t. Explicit requirements include minimum of 2 years’ experience and degree in Telecommunication, Computer Science, Engineering, International.
Last checked: 2 hours ago
Closing date: Thursday, 31 December 2026
Country: Global
Duty station: Not specified
Contract type: SSA
Grade: SSA
Applicant eligibility: Not explicit in source
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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 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.
Child Online Protection Consultant Roster
Vacancy notice no: 1359
Sector: BDT
Department: DNE
Country of contract: Remote
Duty station: Home Based
Position number: [[positionNumber]]
Grade: [[PositionGrade]]
Type of contract: Roster
Duration of contract: n/a
Recruitment open to: External
Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time): 31 December 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:
The Digital Networks & Environment Department (DNE) is responsible to assist the Member States, especially the G77 countries, in a wide range of ICT development challenges, as basic connectivity, spectrum management, evolution of current to future broadband networks and technologies, enabling universal and affordable access, and strengthening the security through the cybersecurity support. In addition, the DNE Department provides expertise and needed support for emergency telecommunications and the increasingly important and urgent aspects related to the environment and climate change.
Under the guidance of the ITU Project Manager and focal point on Child Online Protection and in close collaboration with the relevant ITU Regional Offices, the consultant will provide technical support to the implementation of the project's activities at the national, regional and global levels.
He/she will provide technical support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable ITU contribution to national and regional efforts to create a protective online environment for children against all harms and to protect their rights to survival, education, development, participation and well-being as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/framework and UN intergovernmental bodies. Furthermore, depending on the expertise and experience, the consultant will support ITU’s global efforts related to Child Online Protection.
To this extent, depending on the areas of expertise, the consultant will:
Concrete deliverables will depend on the area of intervention of the consultant (Capacity building, Child (Online) Protection, Child participation, Child rights, Cybersecurity and Digital inclusion, Education, ICT, Pedagogy, Policy development).
Below listed working documents are requested to be delivered:
Core competencies: Applying Expertise; Effective Communication; Learning and Knowledge Sharing; Organizational Commitment; Results Focused, and; Teamwork and Collaboration.
Essential Functional competencies: Analysis, Judgement and Decision- Making; Client and Service Orientation; Innovation and Facilitating Change, and; Planning and Organizing.
Essential Technical competencies: Excellent ability to coordinate activities and communicate. Excellent editing skills and ability to produce high quality reports and documentation in English.
Education:
University degree in Telecommunication, Computer Science, Engineering, International Relations and Diplomacy, Child Rights, Education 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 two (2) years of experience in the field relevant to the Special Service Agreement (SSA), including at least two at the international level. A Doctorate in a related field can be considered as a substitute for two years of working experience.
Experience and/or knowledge in at least ONE of the following subjects is required:
Languages:
Knowledge of English or French at advanced level.
Daily rates salary to be defined according to the work experience of the consultant in the field of expertise (1 to 2 years of experience: USD$ 145 / 3 to 4 years of experience: US$ 185 / 5 to 6 years of experience: US$ 230 / 7 to 9 years of experience: US$ 280)
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.
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