International Telecommunication Union ITU Vacancy Advisor for Human Resources Management and Development, Policies and Strategies Department,

VACANCY NOTICE No. P7-2009 ITU; Applications from women are encouraged;
Functions: Advisor for Human Resources Management and Development;
Post number: TD24R/P4/778;
Type of appointment: Fixed-Term for two years;
Grade: P.4;
Duty station: Brasilia, Brazil
Qualifications required
1. Advanced university degree in telecommunications, human resources management, management,economics or in a field related to the professional assignments of the post OR education in a reputedcollege of advanced education with a diploma of equivalent standard to that of an advanced universitydegree in one of the above fields. A first university degree in one of the above fields in combinationwith qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree in the casewhere no suitable candidate with an advanced degree is identified.
2. Over seven years' experience in HRM/HRD, preferably acquired in a telecommunication/ICTAdministration/Organization or recognized private agency. This experience will include at least fouryears in an international environment.
3. Excellent knowledge of one of the six official languages of the ITU (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish) and very good knowledge of a second language, however Spanish is essential 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.).
Competencies
4. Experience and knowledge of training top-level managers in modern management techniques, as well as good knowledge of the changes going on in the telecommunication/ICT environment such asseparation of regulatory and operational functions, policies and strategies for development of thesector, transformation of operators to be competitive in the open markets, etc.
5. Experience and knowledge of the conditions in the countries of the Americas as well as a goodunderstanding of the problems and aspirations of the countries involved, would be an advantage.
6. Ability to draft precise and analytical reports, project proposals, etc.
7. Ability to use computers and other information technologies, with standard commercial software.Experience and knowledge of e-learning practices and on-line collaboration techniques, at leastthrough Internet/Intranet are required.
8. Advanced communications technologies is required.
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Closing date: April 6, 2009.