Roster - Consultant for Senior ICT/Digital Policy, Regulatory, Economic and Market for Africa

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 for Senior ICT/Digital Policy, Regulatory, Economic and Market for Africa 

 

 Vacancy notice no: 1818 
Sector: BDT
Department: Regional Offices
Country of contract: Remote
Duty station: Home Based

 

 Position number: [[positionNumber]] 
Grade: [[PositionGrade]] 
Type of contract: Roster
Duration of contract: Various assignments
Recruitment open to: External
Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time): 10 October 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 regional offices provide assistance to the ITU Member States of the Region, ensuring a close relationship and collaboration. To implement the agreed programs and projects, in accordance with the ITU Strategy Plan and the BDT Action Plan, with the active support of all Departments, providing timely information about their development. To provide proper line management and support, the Regional Directors report to the Director of the BDT.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

ITU (International Telecommunication Union) provides the platforms and tools for effective policy, legal and regulatory frameworks to support regulators and policymakers in driving inclusive and cross-sectoral collaboration so that all stakeholders have their voices heard and create a virtuous dynamic for the digital transformation.
The main purpose of the ITU work is to provide the tools for an effective policy, legal and regulatory environment for the ICT sector.  
ITU convenes global and regional forums to discuss global trends in regulation for Sector Members and other national and international stakeholders, through organizing strategic dialogues on topical policy, legal, regulatory, as well as on economic and financial issues and market developments. 
ITU provides data, research and analysis and tools to support members in defining, elaborating, implementing, and reviewing transparent, coherent and forward-looking strategies, policy, legal and regulatory frameworks as well as in moving towards evidence-based decision-making.  
ITU provides direct assistance to countries and regions on an enabling environment for smart connected societies.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Under the direction of the Africa Regional Office (RO-AFR) and in coordination with the Regulatory and Market Environment Division (RME), the consultant will: 

1. Carry out the tasks assigned of the area of specialization.
2. Ensure that all tasks are carried out according to schedule.
3. Prepare reports/presentations in accordance with assigned responsi