Roster – Consultant for Senior ICT/Digital Policy, Regulatory, Economic and Market for Africa at International Telecommunication Union(ITU), Remote, Uganda

Job Description

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:

Carry out the tasks assigned of the area of specialization.
Ensure that all tasks are carried out according to schedule.
Prepare reports/presentations in accordance with assigned responsibilities.
Provide documents requested by the ITU.
Participate in face to face and online meetings scheduled for development of the activities and delivery of results.

CONCRETE DELIVERABLES
Depending on the area of intervention (digital policy, regulatory, economic and market trends), the consultant will:

Develop detailed analysis on policy, regulatory, economic and market trends.
Contribute to the creation of topical digital policy, regulatory, economic and market content.
Develop training content and deliver training.
Implement research activities of the area of specialization and communicate.

COMPETENCIES
Very good knowledge of the telecom/ICT environment and digital ecosystem, mainly in the Africa Region.
Extensive experience in ICT policy, regulatory and market analysis, mainly in the Africa Region.
Ability to develop training content and deliver training.
Excellent ability to coordinate activities and communicate.
Excellent editing skills and ability to produce high quality reports and documentation in French and/or English.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Education:

University degree in Telecommunication/ICTs, law, economics, public affairs and international relations, international development, management, engineering, political or social sciences or a related field, OR education from a reputed college of advanced education with a diploma of equivalent standard to that of a university degree in one of the fields above. An advanced university degree would be an advantage.

Experience:

At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of the Special Service Agreement (SSA).

Languages:

Knowledge of French and/or English at advanced level.