Radiocommunication Engineer
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/2010/P47 | ||||||||||
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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 Space Services Department (SSD) is responsible for the coordination and recording procedures for space systems and earth stations. In these activities the Department deals with the capture, processing and publication of data and carries out examinations of frequency assignment notices submitted by administrations with a view to their inclusion in the formal coordination procedures or their recording in the Master International Frequency Register (MIFR). The Department is also responsible for the management of the procedures of the space related assignment or allotment Plans of the ITU and for the provision of assistance to administrations in their frequency management activities. The Department comprises three Divisions: Space Systems Coordination (SSC), Space Notification and Plans (SNP) and Space Publication and Registration (SPR). | ||||||||||
Duties / Responsibilities | ||||||||||
In the Space Services Department, under the supervision of the Head of the Space Notification and Plans Division (SNP), in collaboration with a senior engineer, and in application of the Radio Regulations (RR) and international agreements, the incumbent carries out the following tasks: | ||||||||||
Qualifications required | ||||||||||
Education: Advanced university degree in telecommunications/radiocommunications engineering or a related field (science/engineering, electrical/electronic engineering), 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 seven years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree for promotion or rotation purposes. | ||||||||||
Experience: At least five years of progressively responsible experience in the field of radiocommunications including at least two at the international level. A Doctorate in related field can be considered as a substitute for two years of working experience. Experience in computer applications specific to scientific and engineering fields is required. | ||||||||||
Languages: Excellent knowledge of one of the six official languages of the ITU (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish) and very good knowledge of a second official language. Knowledge of a third 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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Remuneration | ||||||||||
Annual Salary: (Net of Tax) 108,750.- $ -145,138.- $ without dependants 116,506.- $ -156,116.- $ 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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