Research Officer The Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO)
RESEARCH OFFICER: RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY DIVISION
JOB DESCRIPTION
1. Assist the R & C team in carrying out research and consultancy assignments and undertake such tasks as may be assigned in relation to projects
2. Undertake research relating to ICT for Development issues such as rural connectivity, developmental impact of telecommunications, local content, use of ICTs for disaster management etc
3. Communicate with CTO members and relevant bodies to seek additional information and validate research
4. Keep updated the database of sources of information, funding and other support (ex.research institutions, donors, individual champions etc) and to identify opportunities in line with their priorities
5. Monitor the database of consultancy opportunities and keep colleagues informed
6. Assist in the preparation of expressions of interest, proposals and concept papers for research and consultancy opportunities
7. Carry out tasks designed to obtain donor and private sector support for CTO initiatives
8. Design and carry out capacity building programmes for CTO stakeholders
9. Assist to keep updated the CTO’s Database of consultants and research partners
10. Assist to keep updated the Research and Consultancy pages on the CTO website
11. Carry out any other tasks that may be assigned by the CTO Management
Academic Qualifications and Experience:
• A degree in a field related to international development (Development Studies, International Relations, Political Economy, Economics, ICT for Development etc)
• Working experience in the field of international development would be an added Advantage
Person specifications
• A keen interest in Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) and the way they impact upon socico-economic development
• Excellent academic record
• Excellent research skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Experience of writing for internal/external audiences
• Knowledge of key socio-economic development issues, especially the role of ICTs in development
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
Salary - £17,000 to £21,000 depending on Qualification and Experience
Deadline for applications – 14th of November 2011
Please send your CV along with a covering letter explaining your suitability for the position to Mr Rakesh Luchmun, Senior Manager, Finance & HR at recruitment@cto.int
JOB DESCRIPTION
1. Assist the R & C team in carrying out research and consultancy assignments and undertake such tasks as may be assigned in relation to projects
2. Undertake research relating to ICT for Development issues such as rural connectivity, developmental impact of telecommunications, local content, use of ICTs for disaster management etc
3. Communicate with CTO members and relevant bodies to seek additional information and validate research
4. Keep updated the database of sources of information, funding and other support (ex.research institutions, donors, individual champions etc) and to identify opportunities in line with their priorities
5. Monitor the database of consultancy opportunities and keep colleagues informed
6. Assist in the preparation of expressions of interest, proposals and concept papers for research and consultancy opportunities
7. Carry out tasks designed to obtain donor and private sector support for CTO initiatives
8. Design and carry out capacity building programmes for CTO stakeholders
9. Assist to keep updated the CTO’s Database of consultants and research partners
10. Assist to keep updated the Research and Consultancy pages on the CTO website
11. Carry out any other tasks that may be assigned by the CTO Management
Academic Qualifications and Experience:
• A degree in a field related to international development (Development Studies, International Relations, Political Economy, Economics, ICT for Development etc)
• Working experience in the field of international development would be an added Advantage
Person specifications
• A keen interest in Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) and the way they impact upon socico-economic development
• Excellent academic record
• Excellent research skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Experience of writing for internal/external audiences
• Knowledge of key socio-economic development issues, especially the role of ICTs in development
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
Salary - £17,000 to £21,000 depending on Qualification and Experience
Deadline for applications – 14th of November 2011
Please send your CV along with a covering letter explaining your suitability for the position to Mr Rakesh Luchmun, Senior Manager, Finance & HR at recruitment@cto.int
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