Artificial intelligence (AI) & Robotics Capacity Development Consultant

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.

Artificial intelligence (AI) & Robotics Capacity Development Consultant 

 

 Vacancy notice no: 2200 
Sector: TSB
Department: SED
Country of contract: Remote
Duty station: Home Based

 

 Position number: [[positionNumber]] 
Grade: [[PositionGrade]] 
Type of contract: Consultant
Duration of contract: 10 months
Recruitment open to: External
Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time): 18 November 2025

 

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT

The Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB) fulfills the objectives of the Union relating to telecommunication standardization, by providing secretariat support to groups studying technical, operating and tariff questions and facilitating the adoption of Recommendations in these areas with a view to standardizing telecommunications and information technology on a global basis. In order to achieve these objectives, the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau works in accordance with the instructions of the World Telecommunication Standardization Assemblies (WTSA), Telecommunication Standardization Study Groups and the Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group. TSB, headed by an elected Director, provides the technical, administrative and logistic support for the assemblies and for the meetings of the groups mentioned.

Within the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB), the Strategic Engagement Department (SED) is responsible with leading the Bureau's community engagement, marketing, and communications efforts, including pioneering “emerging technologies” initiatives like the annual AI for Good Global Summit, and utilizing innovative tactics for membership recruitment and business development to establish ITU-T as an agile, forward-looking, and innovative standardization platform. The Department is also responsible for the Bureau's, academic initiatives and the ITU Journal, a periodical dedicated to research topics in telecommunication and ICT.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) has been conducting core standardization work relating to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applications.

AI for Good was launched in 2017 and includes all year programming including webinars, Robotics for Good Youth Challenge, Machine Learning Challenges, Innovation Factory competitions and the AI for Good Global Summit.

The objective of this Special Service Agreement (SSA) is to support the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge and AI Skills Coalition programming in Africa.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Under the direction of the AI and Robotics Programme Officer, and in close collaboration with the AI Skills Coalition Consultant, the AI and Robotics Capacity Development Consultant will:

• Contribute to the development and update of AI curriculum and training materials, ensuring alignment with national education frameworks and accessibility for underserved communities.
• Contribute to and assist in conducting digital capacity needs analysis as required.
• Coordinate recruitment and training of trainers and facilitators, and student selection.
• Assist in the organization of ITU events related to the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge, including liaising with national and regional organizers, and other stakeholders.
• Assist the logistical coordination and production of teacher and student training sessions, covering both pilot activities and large-scale rollouts.
• Serve as first point of contact for trainers, teachers, and local partners during implementation.
• Ensure in-person presence at training venues to oversee delivery and troubleshoot.
• Manage distribution of teaching kits, laptops, or other equipment and maintain inventory.
• Liaise with suppliers