Unpaid Internship - Generation Connect 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 - Generation Connect intern

Vacancy notice no: ‎1185
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): ‎3 August ‎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 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.

COMPETENCIES

• 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.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

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.

REMENURATION INFORMATION

Unpaid Internship

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The intern will acquire excellent knowledge and experience of:
* Youth strategy
* Digital inclusion
* Digital skills

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.
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.