International Telecommunication Union Jobs in Ethiopia
International Telecommunication Union Programme Coordinator Jobs in Ethiopia
Duties / ResponsibilitiesUnder the direct supervision of the Regional Director, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
Guides management and programmatic initiatives of the Office, consulting with the Regional Director, the Senior Adviser as well as with other colleagues at headquarters.
Oversees coordination, execution and monitoring of extra budgetary and regular programmes and projects.
Designs, implements, monitors and delivers programmes and projects.
Coordinates activities, programme and project roll out and the use of tools and applies innovative methods to enhance programme development and add value to Bureau and Regional Office strategy.
Advises the Regional Director, Bureau and partners of developments in programme and project objectives.
Advises institutions, United Nations country teams (UNCTs), NGOs and other major stakeholders on the broad policies and requirements for programme and project formulation, implementation and coordination within an existing framework of development, in the light of economic, social and political events.
Leads regular monitoring and review exercises covering programme and project progress, resource utilization and performance of experts and contractors.
Investigates resource options in the area and throughout the region. Leads efforts to alter the main objectives and requirements of programmes and projects to improve results, while ensuring compliance with the organization's mandate and alignment with national, regional and ITU objectives.
Shares findings with management and applies them to work methods.
Evaluates the effectiveness of ongoing collaborations and identifies and proposes new collaboration opportunities.
Represents the organization in discussions related to technical subjects within the purview of the project/programme area.
Attends local, national, regional and international conferences, seminars, congresses and workshops as a speaker in the particular sphere of competence to generate debate and discussion.
Strengthens and coordinates the organization's collaboration with think-tank institutions, universities and research centres by: negotiating, coordinating and maintaining relationships with governmental, non-governmental and private enterprises for the establishment of partnerships, fundraising and programme-related issues and events.
Organizes and assesses contributions from experts, donors, the government and institutions, determining which efforts bolster the achievement of overall programme objectives.
Guides and oversees the technical and administrative staff and experts on programme and project implementation.
Remains informed of subject matter developments, studying their relevance to current
programmes and projects and applying as necessary.
Carries out any additional activities that may be required to ensure the success of the work team to which assigned.
Competencies:
A comprehensive background and understanding of subjects related to capacity building, network planning and development activities acquired in a telecommunication administration, international organization/institution or private operating agency and knowledge of conditions in the Africa region in general, and a good understanding of the problems and aspirations of the countries involved will be added advantage.
Excellent research skills and very good knowledge of global trends in the area of work.
Ability to work in a team with dedication and commitment.
Ability to draft precise and complete analytical reports, project proposals, documents, project evaluations.
Knowledge of, and ability to use personal computers.
Qualifications required
Education:
Advanced university degree in law, telecommunications, ICTs or economics or a related field OR education in 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 the above fields, including at least three 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.
How to Apply:
For more information and job application details, see; International Telecommunication Union Programme Coordinator Jobs in Ethiopia
Deadline for Applications:6 August 2017
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