External Media Relations Consultant for the Greening Digital Companies 2024 Report

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. 

 

External Media Relations Consultant for the Greening Digital Companies 2024 Report 

 

 Vacancy notice no: 1670 
Sector: BDT
Department: DNS
Country of contract: Remote
Duty station: Home Based

 

 Position number: [[positionNumber]] 
Grade: [[PositionGrade]] 
Type of contract: Consultant
Duration of contract: 20 working days between 1 August - 30 September 2024
Recruitment open to: External
Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time): 2 July 2024

 

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)
• Projects, Partnerships & Digital Skills Department (PPS) 
• Digital Networks & Environment Department (DNE) 
• Digital Knowledge Society Department (DKS)

 

The Digital Networks & Environment Department is responsible to assist the Member States, especially the G77 countries, in a wide range of ICT development challenges, as basic connectivity, spectrum management, evolution of current to future broadband networks and technologies, enabling universal and affordable access, and strengthening the security through the cybersecurity support. In addition, the DNE Department provides expertise and needed support for emergency telecommunications and the increasingly important and urgent aspects related to the environment and climate change.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

 

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is at the forefront of addressing the environmental impact of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector, recognizing its pivotal role as a cross-cutting enabler for sustainable development. The ICT sector, while instrumental in driving progress, is facing heightened scrutiny due to the environmental implications associated with the production and use of digital technology, leading to increased Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and energy use.
Digital companies are actively contributing to the global goal of achieving a carbon-free planet. They are making significant efforts such as purchasing renewable energy, investing in carbon removal, issuing green bonds, and advocating for environmental policies. Additionally, digital products and services are enabling emissions reductions in various sectors.  
The ITU and the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) have collaborated on a joint report titled "Greening Digital Companies: Monitoring Emissions and Climate Commitments 2024." This report, now in its third edition, examines the emissions and energy usage of 200 leading tech companies worldwide. It assesses their climate data and targets and serves as a valuable resource for companies to learn from best practices and enhance their emissions reduction performance. The report sheds light on the operational emissions and electricity consumption of the ICT sector.  
The launch of the report will involve discussions on key findings and feature insights from companies, civil society, governments, and UN agencies. The ITU is seeking a consultant to play a pivotal role in the launch of the report and disseminating key messages from the report to th