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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. |
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Under the overall direction of the Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) and the direct supervision of the Deputy to the Director & Chief of Field Operations Coordination Department, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
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| Qualifications required | |
| Education: Advanced university in degree business or public administration/management, international development, economics or telecommunications or a 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 twenty years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree for promotion or rotation purposes. |
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| Experience: At least fifteen years of experience in increasingly responsible positions, of which at least seven years at the international level. A Doctorate in a related field can be considered as a substitute for three years of working experience. At least five years of proven experience at a senior management level in managing development programs or related work in a telecommunication/ICT administration/organization/regulator or recognized agency. Managerial experience in administration, finance, human resources management and mobilization is required. Field experience is essential. Strong track record of leadership in development programmes. Proven experience to develop and manage large scale projects. Proven experience to lead, develop and motivate a diverse team of technical and programme specialists to achieve demonstrable results. |
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| 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.) |
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| 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 $ 100,800 + post adjustment $ 43,646 Other allowances and benefits subject to specific terms of appointment, please refer to http://www.itu.int/en/careers/Pages/Conditions-of-Employment.aspx |
