Project Coordinator, ITU-Global Girls in ICT Day Project

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 the ITU and in close collaboration with the Deputy to the Director and the ITU Regional Offices, the Infrastructure, Enabling Environment and E-Applications Department (IEE) is responsible for assisting ITU Member States and ITU-D Sector Members with the utilization of appropriate technologies to build or extend their telecommunication infrastructure and adapt to the rapidly changing telecommunication/ICT environment. This includes the provision of guidelines and tools for the development of policy and regulatory frameworks, financing policies and strategies, development of telecommunication networks, the use of reliable and cost-effective ICT applications, cybersecurity, broadcasting and spectrum management. The Department is also responsible for promoting access to, as well as use and knowledge of, telecommunications and ICTs for groups which have been marginalized in their access to current mainstream information communications technology services, including women and girls, children and youth, indigenous people, persons with disabilities and people living in remote communities. The Department is also responsible for making contribution to and following-up the work of ITU-D Study Groups for issues related to the responsibilities of the Department.

Duties / Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Head Special Initiatives Division, the incumbent will: Liaise with Global Girls in ICT Project partner and WITNET Secretariat on updates to the WITNET Girls in ICT toolkit, logistics planner and school selection tool. Perform research and analysis on women and girls in ICT, prepare related articles, information documents, speeches and presentations as well as related content to update SIS websites. Coordinate an international call for organizing Girls in ICT Day events in collaboration with the ITU Communications & Partnership Promotion Division. Act as Focal Point for the 2012 ITU Girls in ICT Day activities and respond to email and telephone queries from participating Members and other organizations related to Girls in ICT Day activities. Coordinate with organizers of Girls in ICT Day events and potential partners by introducing organizers to other organizations that plan events in their countries, and coordinate with potential partners promotion of the ITU Girls in ICT Day initiative. Contribute to the development of promotional and commemorational materials for the Project by preparing content for flyers and making recommendations on commemorational materials. Contribute to the organization of event(s), e.g. during the World Summit on the Information Society by liaising with possible speakers, coordinating contributions and developing an agenda for discussion. Follow up with ITU Member States having organized Girls in ICT Day events in 2012 to conduct follow up evaluations, collect their information and prepare written contributions to describe national Girls in ICT Day events for posting on the Girls in ICT Portal and coordinate with the Project partner/WITNET Secretariat on any updates to the WITNET Toolkit, logistics planner, schools selection tool, etc. Contribute to the enhancement of ITU Girls in ICT Portal by liaising with the Portal developer any new features to be added and reviewing and posting content on the Girls in ICT Portal. Serve as Administrator of the Girls in ICT Portal, including reviewing all registrations by those wishing to add or edit programs or subscribe to receive information on new content; and post new Events, Programs, Profiles and Reports. Perform any other duties as required.

Qualifications required

Education: University degree in women's studies, policy studies, economics, law, business administration or a related field 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 the post. 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: Multidisciplinary skills in the fields of women's studies, policy work, economics, law and business administration. Effective communications skills, ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of users and support staff. Experience in managing work independently. Ability to work concurrently on several different activities and with several different team members in a multicultural environment. Ability to use office automation tools and to create and update web content using tools such as FrontPage and ability to administer content management systems (e.g. Drupal) is essential. Full ICT literacy in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.. High degree of initiative, motivation, availability, sense of responsibility. Knowledge of the digital inclusion of people with special needs would be an advantage, in particular on gender issues.

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

Project Coordinator, ITU-Global Girls in ICT Day Project