Roster for Telecommunication/ICT Statistics Programme

The Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) of ITU is seeking consultants for its ICT Data and Analytics Division to support activities including collecting, verifying, and analyzing telecommunication/ICT statistics. Consultants will contribute to data collection, research, analysis, and training workshops to support ITU's mission to connect the world through information and communication technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collect telecommunication/ICT statistics.
• Conduct desk research on telecommunication/ICT.
• Verify data collected by other consultants and IDA staff.
• Exchange with, and validate statistics provided by Member States.
• Collect information from various sources, including company reports and trade associations.
• Input/Retrieve data and metadata into/from IDA database.
• Analyze telecommunication/ICT data and write short analysis.
• Compute estimates and provide detailed documentation.
• Intervene in training workshops and information sessions.

Requirements

• University degree in statistics, economics, engineering, international relations, or business OR an equivalent level of education and specialization in a field relevant to the post.
• At least three (3) years of research experience in collecting, processing and analyzing statistics.
• Experience at the international level and in the field of telecommunication/ICT statistics would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of English at advanced level.
• Knowledge of one or more UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) would be an advantage.

Skills

• Statistics Research
• Data Collection
• Data Processing
• Statistical Analysis
• Telecommunication Statistics
• ICT Statistics
• International Research Experience
• Workshop Facilitation
• Data Verification
• Economic Analysis
• Quantitative Research
• Survey Methodology

Languages

English