Radiocommunication Engineer - ITU

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 also organizes global Telecom events bringing together the most influential representatives of government and the private sector to exchange ideas and knowledge for the benefit of all.

VACANCY NOTICE Nº ITU/BR/2011/P6

Date of Issue: 10 February 2011 Currently accepting applications Applications from women are encouraged Functions: Radiocommunication Engineer Post Number: R41/P4/203 Deadline for Applications: 11 April 2011 (57 day(s) until closing deadline) Duration of Contract: Two years Type of Appointment: Fixed-Term Appointment Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland Grade: P4

Organ: The Radiocommunication Bureau (BR) is responsible for the application of the Radio Regulations and for technical and administrative support of ITU World and Regional Radiocommunication Conferences, Radiocommunication Assemblies and Study Groups. The Bureau also carries out the international regulatory processes for registration of frequency assignments and satellite orbits and assists administrations in their coordination and implementation of frequency spectrum and orbit requirements as well as in resolving cases of harmful interference. It provides the specialised technical secretariat for the work of the Radiocommunication Study Groups and the Radiocommunication Assembly in the development of recommendations for spectrum utilisation and radio system characteristics. The BR is organised into four Departments: Space Services Department, Terrestrial Services Department, Informatics, Administration and Publications Department and the Study Group Department.

Organization Unit: Within the Radiocommunication Bureau, the Terrestrial Services Department (TSD) comprises three Divisions: Broadcasting Services Division (BCD), Fixed and Mobile Services Division (FMD), Terrestrial Publication and Registration Division (TPR). The Department is responsible for the application of the ITU Radio Regulations through the processing of frequency assignments notified by ITU Member States for terrestrial services both from a regulatory and technical point of view. In addition, the Department is responsible for the application of procedures associated with World and Regional Plans. It also provides assistance to ITU Member States on frequency selection and the treatment of cases of harmful interference. It is responsible for the application of operational and administrative provisions of the Radio Regulations, including safety of life aspects of the Aeronautical and Maritime Services. The Department edits and publishes all Terrestrial data publications. TSD also carries out studies and other activities for the preparation of World and Regional Radiocommunication Conferences.

Duties / Responsibilities

In the Terrestrial Services Department of the Radiocommunication Bureau, under the general direction of the Head of the Fixed and Mobile Services Division (FMD), and in application of the Radio Regulations and international agreements, the incumbent carries out the following tasks: Regulatory and technical examination of frequency notices submitted by administrations. Formulation of findings and associated recommendations. Studies in relation to the establishment of Rules of Procedure. Preparation of related administrative and technical correspondence. Treatment of assistance requests and specific studies, such as search of frequencies. Participation in the development and improvement of the software to be used. Assistance to the Head of Division in carrying out preparatory work for conferences, and participation, when required, in such conferences and in the implementation of conference decisions. Participation in meetings of study groups in her/his domain. Participation in ITU Seminars and training for officials from Administrations.

Qualifications required

Education: Advanced university degree in telecommunication engineering (science/engineering, electrical/electronic engineering) with some specialization in radiocommunication, 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, including at least three at the international level in the operation of a radiocommunication service or of a spectrum management service, including some experience in the application of the Radio Regulations. A Doctorate in a related field can be considered as a substitute for three years of working experience.

Languages: Excellent knowledge of one of the six official languages of the Union (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish), and very good knowledge of a second official language. 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.)

Competencies: Knowledge of activities of the ITU, particularly those of the Radiocommunication Bureau, would be an asset. Experience in using relational databases on mainframe and microcomputers, preferably in a client/server architecture, and programming in one or more of the following languages is required: FORTRAN, C, C++, Visual basic.

Remuneration

Annual Salary: (Net of Tax) 131,235.- USD - 170,062.- USD without dependants 140,930.- USD - 183,854.- USD with dependants

Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for written test. Interviews may be used as a form of screening.

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