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Radiocommunication Engineer

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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
Within the Terrestrial Services Department (TSD), under the supervision of the Head, Service Publications Section, the incumbent performs the following duties:
  • Acts as the focal point for the development of new/revised Maritime systems and databases in accordance with new or modified Radio Regulations, Decisions, Resolutions and Recommendations adopted by WRCs, RAs and ITU-R Study Groups.
  • Participates in the examination and analysis of current/evolving operational procedures, in relation to the radio frequency spectrum, for publication in the appropriate maritime related service publications.
  • Develops, in collaboration with colleagues, specifications, validation rules, and testing for the development and implementation of new/revised/improved procedures, systems, and databases.
  • Acts as the focal point for the maintenance and updating of the regulatory content of the MARS website, prepares FAQs and coordinates the preparation of related information and material with colleagues across the section.
  • Prepares statistics of submissions related to stations of terrestrial services published in the List of Ship Stations and Maritime Mobile Service Identity Assignments (List V) and List of Coast Stations and Special Service Stations (List IV).
  • Contributes to the preparatory work for conferences, ITU-R Working Party meetings, presentation of seminars and workshops.
  • Attends meetings and Study Group Sessions as required.
  • Performs other duties as required: such as preparing reports.
    • Qualifications required
    Education:
    University degree in telecommunications engineering or a related field (science/engineering, electrical/electronic), with some specialization in radiocommunications OR education in a reputed college of advanced education, with a diploma of equivalent standard to that of a university degree in one of the fields above.
    Experience:
    At least three years of progressively responsible experience in the field of radiocommunications services at the national or international level, including experience in the field of data processing.
    An advanced degree in a related field can be considered as a substitute for one year of working experience. A doctorate in related fields can be considered as a substitute for two 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.)
    Competencies:
  • Additional education in Maritime Institutions acknowledged by the International Maritime Organization would be an advantage.
  • Experience in the application of the Radio Regulations dealing with the maritime service.
  • Experience in maritime related issues and in particular Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
  • Experience in web page development.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team.
  • Ability and willingness to learn and stay up-to-date with information technologies.
    • Remuneration
    Annual Salary: (Net of Tax)
    100,572.- USD - 128,817.- USD without dependants
    107,224.- USD - 138,129.- 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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