Unpaid Internship - IT Intern

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.

Unpaid Internship - IT Intern

Vacancy notice no: ‎1157
Sector: BDT
Department: DDR
Country of contract: Egypt
Duty station: Cairo

Position number: [[positionNumber]]
Grade: [[PositionGrade]]
Type of contract: Internship
Duration of contract: ‎6 months
Recruitment open to: External
Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time): ‎17 May ‎2023

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.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Under the direct supervision of the regional IT support officer, the intern
will:
* Assist the regional IT support officer on IT infrastructure and equipment.
* Provide support at the regional office for the network and information security policy of ITU.
* Undertake research to propose improvements to the ARB website.
* Provide support on updating the ARB website.
* Propose Ways and Means to improve ARB IT operations.

COMPETENCIES

Applying Expertise; Effective Communication; Learning and Knowledge Sharing;
Organizational Commitment; Results-Focused, and; Teamwork and Collaboration.
Knowledge of ICT Problem solving and troubleshooting issues; knowledge in web
technology, knowledge in networks and hardware, etc.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

Education : Student or just graduated with university degree in
telecommunications, computer science, information technology or relevant field
such as engineering etc.
Experience : No work experience required.
Languages : Arabic and English are a must. French language is an
advantage.

REMENURATION INFORMATION

Unpaid internship

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that a non-remunerated Internship position at ITU does not carry
the same conditions of employment as a Short-term or a Fixed-term position.
Mandatory Medical Insurance, travel expenses, accommodation and living
expenses are the responsibility of the interns or sponsoring institutions.
The intern must be in Egypt (being located at a near place to Smart village
will be desirable as the Intern will work physically on the ITU/ARB promises
at Smart village).

INFORMATION ON RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and
provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the ITU
Careers website. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the
vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a
competency-based interview. ITU uses communication technologies such as video
or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and
evaluation of candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be
further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject
to reference checks based on the information provided. Messages originating
from a non ITU e-mail account - @itu.int - should be disregarded. ITU does not
charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
ITU applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. ITU is
committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all
candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic
backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of
the organization. Achieving gender balance is a high priority for ITU.