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JOB DESCRIPTION
INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION
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.
Roster – Consultant on Smart Villages and Smart Islands (Asia-Pacific)
Vacancy notice no: 1797
Sector: BDT
Department: DDR
Country of contract: Multiple duty stations
Duty station: Multiple duty stations
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Type of contract: Consultant
Duration of contract: From 60 to 120 working days
Recruitment open to: External
Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time): 31 December 2025
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
The Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) is responsible for the organization and coordination of the work of the Telecommunication Development Sector of the Union. BDT deals mainly with development policies, strategies, programming, projects, as well as technical cooperation activities to enable and foster universal access to affordable, high-quality and secure telecommunications/ICTs and Foster equitable and inclusive use of telecommunications/ICTs to empower people and societies for sustainable development. To effectively and efficiently serve the needs of Member States, BDT is organized into four functional areas:
* Operations Coordination Department (Office of the Deputy to the Director) (DDR)
* Projects, Partnerships & Digital Skills Department (PPS)
* Digital Networks & Environment Department (DNE)
* Digital Knowledge Society Department (DKS)
The Office of the Deputy to the Director and Operations Coordination Department (DDR) are responsible for ensuring operation readiness and providing support for the functioning of the Regional Offices and Geneva HQ, especially the implementation of projects and programmes. Functional areas, such as meetings, fellowship and IT support reports to this Department. The unit for special attention in all aspects related to LDCs, LLDCs and SIDs is the responsibility of this Department. The Deputy to the Director is responsible for assisting and advising the Director in the direction and management of the Bureau including on all questions related to personnel, financial and operational planning process. The Department is responsible for leading the operational planning and implementation support, within the framework of the Action Plan. The Department is also responsible for coordinating conferences and events, editorial works and documentation control, monitoring the implementation of decisions emanating from ITU and BDT governing bodies, including TDAG, Council, Conferences and Assemblies of the other Sectors on matters of relevance to BDT. The Department is responsible for coordination of the Bureau”s cooperation with other Sectors and General Secretariat.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The ITU is currently supporting countries in Asia-Pacific on Smart Villages and Smart Islandsunder various projects and programmes ( The programme adopts an innovative approach to deliver connectivity and digital services to disadvantaged island communities in a scalable and sustainable manner. It aims to transform rural and coastal communities, improving their livelihood and well-being by connecting them to a range of digitally enabled services.
In this context, ITU is looking for consultants to conduct needs assessment, develop and update workplans, coordinate with national stakeholders and partners, conduct planning of identified smart islands and facilitate its implementation, identify and develop partnerships, conduct community awareness, enhance digital skills and undertake impact studies. These would be guided by ITU needs assessment methodology and experiences in other countries. In doing so, the consultant will consider services from various sectors (commerce, education, health, finance, disaster management, governance etc.) that could be delivered over the digital connectivity.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Under the direction of the Regional Director and officials of the ITU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, the consultant(s) will:
Support the design, planning and implementation of identified Smart Villages and Smart Islands (SVSI) in Asia and the Pacific.
1. Design, develop and update the Smart Villages and Smart Islands assessments and plans (including needs assessment, infrastructure assessment, linkage with national plan, partnerships, governance, work plan, sustainability) for identified villages and smart islands (one island but can include more villages) taking into