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VACANCIES AT THE INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS UNION ITU IN GENEVA

The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority TCRA, is quasi-independent
Government body established under the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Act
No. 12 of 2003 to regulate the electronic communications, and Postal services,
and management of the national frequency spectrum in the United Republic of
Tanzania.

TCRA is a member of International Telecommunications Union ITU which is a
specialized agency for information and communication technologies ICTs on
behalf of the United Republic of Tanzania.

TCRA wishes to inform the public on the availability of vacant positions at
ITU as shown below –

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


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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 Deputy to the Director and Chief of Field
Operations Coordination Department and in cooperation with the Head of the ITU
Liaison Office in New York, the incumbent will perform the following duties

-->Act as a liaison for the ITU’s development work to the United Nations in New-York; closely monitor trends in the UN Development System Group UNSDG to keep the BDT Director and ITU Senior management informed of decisions influencing ITU; and ensure all ITU Regional and Area offices are kept aware of all trends, recent decisions and trending news within the UNSDG system.
-->Support the Director and ITU Heads of Regional Offices and Area offices in direct engagement with other United Nations agencies regarding joint contributions to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and all other protocols and Decisions relating to ICTs for Development, with a special focus on ITU Council, WTDC and PP Decisions and Resolutions.
-->Undertake substantial follow-up on the status of ITU’s achievement of goals, targets, and indicators of relevant Sustainable Development Goals SDGs; provide coordination and liaison support to UNSDG system processes. This will include attendance of, and preparing reports for, meetings of relevant UN bodies, as required.
-->Maintain close liaison with other ITU Bureaus and Elected officials to ensure that they are kept informed of any UNSDG activities or Decisions, which could affect ITU and the other Bureaus.
-->Coordinate, in collaboration with the Head of New York Office, with the United Nations, the ITU New York Liaison Office and other relevant New York-based United Nations agencies in the development of strategies relating to sustainable development.
-->Prepare internal ITU reports and provide written and oral briefings.
-->Promote the work of ITU’s development work and encourage missions of, in particular, LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS to attend ITU events at the UN in New York; contribute to communications, including social media on ITU’s work in LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS arising out of activities taking place at the UN in New York; ensure the follow-up and the reporting on relevant UN General Assembly resolutions of interest to BDT; and support the organization of side events, briefing sessions and/or speakers at the UN on BDT’s work, including for LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS under the direction of the Deputy to the Director and in cooperation with the Head of the ITU Liaison Office in New York.
-->Liaise and collaborate with UN Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States OHRLLS in relation to ITU-D’s work and engagement with Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States.
-->Represent the BDT at meetings and conferences; participate in workshops and briefings concerning ICTs and sustainable development; prepare inputs and contributions to CWG, TDAG Council and the PP Conference reports relating to the UNSDG; review proposals prepared by ITU Membership; coordinate inputs from other Bureaus as needed.
-->Draft inputs to ITU contributions to relevant UN Secretary-General and other UN reports.
-->Perform other related duties as assigned.



Competencies

-->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; Networking and Building Partnerships; Planning and Organizing, and; Successful Management.
-->Essential Technical Competencies Demonstrated understanding of ICT and sustainable development trends. Expert knowledge of RBB and RMB systems and concepts, including KPIs and dashboard reporting. Knowledge of international organizations.


Qualifications required
Education
Advanced university degree in business, economics, international relations,
marketing, political science, or related field, OR education from 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 ten years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of
an advanced university degree for promotion or rotation purposes.
Experience
At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in ICT and/or
sustainable environment, including three years at the international level. A
Doctorate in a related field can be considered as a substitute for three years
of working experience.
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 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
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 $ 73,516 + post
adjustment $ 51,682

Interested qualified Tanzanians are invited to apply online through the
following ITU link http//www.itu.int/employment/Recruitment/index.html
http//www.itu.int/employment/Recruitment/index.html .

Applications from women are highly encouraged.

ITU is an equal opportunity employer.



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Closing Date 12th August, 2020.



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