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Deputy to the Director, Chief, Administration & Operations Coordination Department

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Date of Issue: 14 June 2012
Currently accepting applications		Applications from women are encouraged
Functions: Deputy to the Director, Chief, Administration & Operations Coordination DepartmentPost Number: TD2/D2/340
Deadline for Applications (23.59 Geneva CH) : 14 September 2012
(46 day(s) until closing deadline)
Duration of Contract: 2 years as from 1st March 2013
Type of Appointment: Fixed-Term AppointmentDuty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
Grade: D2
Organ:
The Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) is responsible for the organization and coordination of the work of the Telecommunication Development Sector of the Union (the Union has three functional sectors: Standardization, Radiocommunication and Development) which deals mainly with development policies, strategies, programming, as well as technical cooperation activities (expert missions, training programmes, field projects, seminars, etc.).
Organization Unit:
Within the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) of ITU, the Deputy to the Director and Chief of the Administration and Operations Coordination Department (DDR) is responsible for assisting and advising the Director in the direction and management of the Bureau including on all questions related to personnel, finance and operational planning process. The Department is responsible for leading the operational planning, assessment and reporting process within the framework of the Action Plan as adopted by the World Telecommunication Development Conference in coordination with the Heads of the other Departments in the Bureau and Regional Directors. The Department is responsible for management of the Administration Division (ADM), the Support Division (SUP), the IT Support Service and the Field Operations Support Service. The Department is also responsible for coordinating conferences and events preparation and for monitoring the implementation of decisions emanating from ITU and BDT governing bodies including Council, Conferences and Assemblies of the other Sectors for matters of relevance to BDT as well as from the Telecommunication Development Advisory Group. The Department is responsible for coordination of the Bureau's cooperation with other Sectors and General Secretariat.
Duties / Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) and in his capacity as Deputy to the Director,
  • Assists and advises the Director in the direction and management of the Bureau and acts for the Director of BDT in his absence.
  • Is responsible for the World Telecommunication Development Conference preparations and acts as secretary of the Plenary of the Conference; manages the preparation of BDT input to the Council, Plenipotentiary Conferences and world or regional conferences and assemblies of the other Sectors and monitors the implementation of decisions emanating from these meetings that are relevant to the ITU-D Sector; advises the Director accordingly.
  • Advises the Director on all questions related to personnel and financial management of the Bureau.
  • Organizes the Bureau's cooperation with other Sectors and with the General Secretariat.
  • Represents the Bureau and the Director in the Union's management committees and other official bodies and advises the Director on matters arising from the decisions taken by those committees; represents the Director, the Bureau and ITU at conferences and meetings outside the organization as required.
  • In his capacity of Chief of Administration and Operations Coordination Department, is responsible for the organization and direction of the work performed by the Administration Division, Support Services Division, IT Support Service and Support to Field Offices Service; in particular, coordinates and supervises the preparation of the Bureau's annual operational and financial plans (including budget preparation and performance reporting) and follows up their implementation; supervises the administrative management of Bureau including personnel matters, the conference and meeting services including the management of contributions, venue selection, event scheduling and negotiation of host country agreements as well as the management of all activities relating to IT development and support.
  • Carries out any other tasks assigned by the Director.
    • Qualifications required
    Education:
    Advanced university degree in telecommunications 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 twenty-five years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree for promotion or rotation purposes.
    Experience:
    At least twenty years of progressively responsible experience in the field of telecommunications, including extensive managerial experience, with at least ten years 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.)
    Competencies:
  • Extensive knowledge of ITU activities, more specifically telecommunications development programmes. Reliability and commitment to timely delivery of high quality outputs and to achieving ITU-D goals.
  • Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks and to formulate and take responsive initiatives.
  • High level of negotiating skills.
  • Ability to build up teams and motivate and achieve effective teamwork.
  • Ability to draft and write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with officials and partners.
  • Proficiency in relevant office computer applications.
    • Remuneration
    Annual Salary: (Net of Tax)
    196,129.- USD - 213,588.- USD without dependants
    213,489.- USD - 234,319.- 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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    Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration

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