Consultance : Recrutement d’un(e) Adjoint(e) au directeur du Bureau de normalisation des télécommunications et chef du département PST à Genève, Suisse.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Director of the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, the Deputy to the Director and Chief, Telecommunication Standardization Policy Department performs the following duties:

1. In his/her capacity as Deputy to the Director:

1.1   represents the Director of the Bureau in the Union’s management committees and advises the Director on matters arising from the decisions taken by those committees; participates in the TSB management committee and contributes to the development of TSB strategy and policy;
1.2   manages the preparation of the Sector for the Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group (TSAG), Council, ITU Plenipotentiary Conferences and world or regional conferences and assists and advises the Director during TSAG, Council sessions and at ITU Plenipotentiary Conferences and world or regional conferences;
1.3   as Head of the Secretariat for the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA), coordinates the preparation of the Bureau’s contributions to the Assembly including advising the Chairman of the Assembly on the work of the Assembly;
1.4   engages actively with current and prospective new members and clients.

2. Manages the work of the Telecommunication Standardization Policy Department, supervising the Strategic Engagement Division; ITU Journal and ITU-T Academia Programme, and the WTSA Programmes:

2.1   directs the implementation of the Bureau’s promotion, communication and policy program;
2.2   establishes the WTSA action plan and directs the timely implementation of WTSA Resolutions.

3. Heads the Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group (TSAG) Secretariat and ensures implementation and follow up of TSAG decisions.

4. Manages relations with the Radiocommunication Bureau and the Telecommunication Development Bureau, as well as with ISO, IEC and other standardization organizations including the Global Standards Collaboration.

5. Represents the TSB at international meetings related to the Sector’s activities.

6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• High level of negotiating skills.
• Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks and to formulate and take responsive initiatives.
• Reliability and commitment to timely delivery of high-quality outputs and to achieving ITU-T goals.
• Ability to build up teams and motivate and achieve effective teamwork.
• Ability to draft and write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with officials and partners.
• Proficiency in relevant office computer applications.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education:

Advanced university degree in engineering, telecommunications, sciences, mathematics 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-five years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree for promotion or rotation purposes.

Experience:

At least twenty years of progressively responsible experience in the field of the post, including at least ten at the international level. A Doctorate in a related field can be considered as a substitute for three years of working experience. Substantial experience with the work of the ITU-T and established reputation in that area.

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).

Application process