Stages : L’Union Internationale des Télécommunications recrute un(e) Stagiaire Generation Connect basé au Caire en Egypte.
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
The Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) is responsible for the organization and coordination of the work of the Telecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D) of the Union which deals mainly with ICT-focused development policies, strategies and programmes, as well as technical cooperation activities, to promote digital inclusion and drive digital transformation at community, country and regional levels. To effectively and efficiently serve the needs of ITU members, BDT is organized into four functional areas:
- Office of the Deputy to the Director and Field Operations Coordination Department
- Partnerships for Digital Development Department
- Digital Networks & Society Department
- Digital Knowledge Hub Department
The office of the Deputy to the Director and Field Operations Coordination Department is responsible for advising and supporting the Director on the direction and management of the Bureau. It is also responsible for leading all matters related to personnel, strategic, financial and operational planning and reporting processes. The department oversees the work of the Regional Offices, ensuring proper delegation of authority and accountability of the Regional Offices. This department coordinates the holding of BDT conferences and events, monitors the implementation of decisions emanating from the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC), the Telecommunication Development Advisory Group (TDAG) or Council, and cooperates closely with the other Sectors of the Union and the General Secretariat on matters of relevance to BDT and the overall work of the Union. BDT Regional Directors report to this department.
Under the supervision of Regional Youth focal point in the ITU regional Office, the Intern will:
• Contribute to the regional efforts related to the organization of the Regional Youth Summit in the Arab region.
• Participate in the implementation of the ITU Youth Strategy and Generation Connect regional efforts, activities, and events.
• Assist the Arab Regional Office and GC-ARAB to actively engage with the membership of the 22 countries in the Arab region on Youth issues.
• Contribute to the work related to the GC-ARB regional youth envoys and regional youth engagement activities.
• Assist with the regional social media communities on youth related communication efforts.
• Liaise with BDT colleagues in HQ and other regional offices as required.
• Any other youth related duties assigned by the Regional Youth Focal Point.
• Digital inclusion and entrepreneurship skills.
• Project management.
• Be passionate about championing young voices in the digital development dialogue.
• Very good interpersonal communication, collaboration and organization skills.
• Public speaking/interview facilitation skills.
• Strong Project and Event Management skills.
• Embrace opportunities to take initiative and try new tasks.
• Proactive and creative.
• Ability to adapt.
Education: Studies in telecommunication engineering OR social science university degree, or a related field.
Experience: No work experience required.
Languages: English and Arabic at advanced level. Knowledge of French would be an advantage.
Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time): 3 August 2023
Application process