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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 advanced university degree and degree in Telecommunication/ICTs, law, economics, public affairs and.
Last checked: 1 hour ago
Closing date: Tuesday, 30 June 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.
Roster - Consultant for Senior ICT/Digital Policy, Regulatory, Economic and Market for Africa
Vacancy notice no: 1818
Sector: BDT
Department: Regional Offices
Country of contract: Remote
Duty station: Home Based
Position number: [[positionNumber]]
Grade: [[PositionGrade]]
Type of contract: Roster
Duration of contract: Various assignments
Recruitment open to: External
Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time): 30 June 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 regional offices provide assistance to the ITU Member States of the Region, ensuring a close relationship and collaboration. To implement the agreed programs and projects, in accordance with the ITU Strategy Plan and the BDT Action Plan, with the active support of all Departments, providing timely information about their development. To provide proper line management and support, the Regional Directors report to the Director of the BDT.
Under the direction of the Africa Regional Office (RO-AFR) and in coordination with the Regulatory and Market Environment Division (RME), the consultant will:
Depending on the area of intervention (digital policy, regulatory, economic and market trends), the consultant will:
Education:
University degree in Telecommunication/ICTs, law, economics, public affairs and international relations, international development, management, engineering, political or social sciences 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. An advanced university degree would be an advantage.
Experience:
At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of the Special Service Agreement (SSA).
Languages:
Knowledge of French and/or English at advanced level.
From USD 230 to USD 430 per working day to be defined according to the work experience of the consultant.
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This is a Generic Vacancy Notice – Specific deliverables will be defined according to the Terms of Refence to be established for each specific requirement and may vary depending on the context and priorities of the project and programme.
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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