Consultance : L’Union Internationale des Télécommunications recrute un(e) Consultant(e) en agriculture numérique pour la région arabe basé à Genève, Suisse.
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.
The International Telecommunication Union Arab Regional Office is collaborating with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to organize a Digital Agriculture Solutions Forum 2023, hosted by Jordan from 11 to 13 July 2023. The event will be conducted as a hybrid event, will address key issues, and help members identify, develop, and sustain digital solutions for the agrifood systems in the NENA region, with a focus on climate change challenges.
The consultant will help in the organization and reporting of the event and will be responsible for developing the following:
1. Draft background information on all forum sessions (currently 7 sessions) to provide context about the topic of each session.
2. Propose speakers for the forum and coordinate the content and organization of the sessions in coordination with each session moderator.
3. Prepare a summary of the discussions and outputs of each of the sessions in the program.
4. Prepare the output report for the forum and exhibition and an executive summary of the report named “policy brief” that provides insights to governments on the main policy recommendations and outputs of the forum.
5. Participate in preparatory meetings with the FAO team and contribute to the organization of the event on behalf of ITU.
6. All above to be done in cooperation with the FAO team.
The consultant will be responsible for developing and submitting for approval the following deliverables:
1. Background information for all the sessions of the forum.
2. Scripts for all the sessions.
3. Outcome report on the forum and an executive summary.
4. PowerPoint presentation on the outcomes of the forum.
The ITU will retain the copyright over all the presentations and reports.
Have excellent analysis, drafting and report presentation capacities.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills, demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently with limited supervision.
Comprehensive background and understanding of the subjects related to Digital Agriculture Solutions.
Education: University degree in telecommunication, computer science, information technology or relevant field such as engineering. An advanced degree would be an advantage.
Experience: At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the field relevant to the Special Service Agreement (SSA).
Languages: Knowledge of English at advanced level.
Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time): 19 June 2023
Application process