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• Senior Protocol Advisor Consultant (Geneva, Switzerland)

  International Telecommunication Union

  The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) seeks a Senior Protocol Advisor Consultant to provide expert protocol support for high-level events in Geneva, Switzerland, from 6-10 July 2026. The role involves developing and implementing diplomatic protocol strategies for the WSIS Forum 2026 and AI for Good Global Summit 2026, along with related side and social events. Key responsibilities include coordinating VIP and VVIP engagements, managing logistical arrangements for dignitaries, liaising with government authorities and international organizations, ensuring compliance with diplomatic standards, and providing crisis management support. The consultant will work autonomously under the Chief of the Strategic Planning and Membership Department, advising on protocol matters and supporting the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance. This is a short-term contract position requiring extensive experience in international diplomatic protocol and conference management.

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• Giga Site Manager Consultant (Geneva, Switzerland)

  International Telecommunication Union

  The Giga Site Manager Consultant will serve as the primary on-site operational manager for the Giga Connectivity Centre in Geneva, supporting ITU's joint initiative with UNICEF to connect schools globally to the internet. The role involves managing daily office operations, coordinating logistics for meetings and events, overseeing inventory and supplies, maintaining facilities and IT systems, and serving as the front desk contact for visitors and staff. The consultant will work closely with the Giga team and various service providers while ensuring compliance with security and operational procedures. This is a 11-month consultancy position requiring significant experience in site management and operations.

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• Roster - Investigator Consultant (Home Based, Remote)

  International Telecommunication Union

  The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) seeks to establish a roster of Investigator Consultants to conduct independent preliminary assessments and investigations into allegations of misconduct by ITU employees. Consultants will plan, design, and execute investigations in accordance with international investigative standards, utilizing digital forensic techniques and tools. They will prepare comprehensive reports including findings, conclusions, and recommendations, ensuring legal soundness and actionable insights. The role requires high integrity, impartiality, and adherence to UN-specific standards. Work will be performed remotely from home-based locations, with assignments varying in complexity and duration. The position demands extensive investigative experience within international organizations, particularly in handling sensitive and high-priority cases involving abusive conduct or senior officials.

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• Roster - Senior CIRT Governance and Policy Consultant (Home Based, Remote)

  International Telecommunication Union

  The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) seeks a Senior CIRT Governance and Policy Consultant to support national Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) implementation projects. The consultant will develop robust cybersecurity governance frameworks, including national CIRT policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and related documentation aligned with the ITU CIRT Framework and SIM3 maturity model. Key responsibilities include conducting policy and governance reviews, performing gap analyses, developing organizational frameworks, aligning CIIP policies, creating SOPs and guidelines, facilitating stakeholder validation workshops, and designing sustainability and knowledge transfer approaches. The role requires extensive experience in cybersecurity policy development and CIRT establishment, with a focus on international-level work. The position is home-based with remote work permitted, and offers a daily rate between USD 280-450 based on experience.

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• Roster - Senior National Cybersecurity Strategy Consultant (Home Based, Remote)

  International Telecommunication Union

  The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) seeks a Senior National Cybersecurity Strategy Consultant to support the development and implementation of national cybersecurity strategies in member states, particularly G77 countries. The consultant will conduct strategic assessments, review policy and legal frameworks, engage stakeholders, map critical infrastructure and cyber risks, and assist in drafting national cybersecurity strategies and action plans. The role involves delivering detailed reports, organizing validation workshops, and providing capacity-building training. The position is remote-based and open to external recruitment with an application deadline of 31 December 2026.

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• Website Architecture and Development Consultant (Home Based, Remote)

  International Telecommunication Union

  The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) seeks a Website Architecture and Development Consultant to design and develop the technical architecture for a Child Online Protection (COP) resource portal hosted on the ITU website. The consultant will work remotely and collaborate with ITU's Project Manager and Information Services Department to implement a headless web architecture that separates content management, data services, and presentation layers. Key responsibilities include designing database structures, metadata frameworks, search and filtering functionalities, and API connectivity aligned with ITU's web standards. The consultant will also structure and virtualize existing COP materials into a searchable digital repository, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and future integration with AI-enabled search tools. The role requires expertise in modern web development, WordPress-based headless CMS, and digital knowledge platforms.

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• Digital Services Development Project Consultant (Home Based, Remote)

  International Telecommunication Union

  The Digital Services Development Project Consultant will provide operational, technical, and project management support for the implementation of digital services and applications activities under the Baku Action Plan. Key responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and monitoring digital platform development, managing project workplans and budgets, preparing progress reports, and supporting stakeholder engagement. The role requires close collaboration with ITU regional offices and stakeholders to ensure alignment with regional priorities and effective delivery of digital services. The consultant will also support the development of project management plans, monitoring systems, and performance reporting mechanisms for digital services and applications projects.

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• ICT Technologies Project Consultant (Home Based, Remote)

  International Telecommunication Union

  The ICT Technologies Project Consultant provides strategic and technical support for ITU's broadband connectivity projects and emerging ICT technology initiatives, particularly in developing and least developed countries. Key responsibilities include supervising broadband rural connectivity projects, coordinating activities on IoT, AI, and DPI technologies, developing stakeholder engagement strategies, liaising with ITU bureaux and external partners, representing ITU in technical conferences, preparing progress reports, and identifying training needs for capacity building. The role requires advanced knowledge of ICT technologies, strong project coordination skills, and experience working with international organizations and developing countries.

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• Unpaid Internship - Media & Communication Intern (Geneva, Switzerland)

  International Telecommunication Union

  The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is offering an unpaid internship in Media & Communication in Geneva, Switzerland. The intern will work under the supervision of the Media Relations Officer, supporting the Media Relations team with tasks such as developing and managing a centralized messaging system, updating media calendars, preparing media kits, and supporting ITU events. The role emphasizes efficiency, innovation, and communication skills, with a focus on improving messaging and coordination across departments. The internship offers hands-on experience in strategic communications and media relations within a global UN agency.

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• SAP Business Intelligence Consultant (Home Based, Remote)

  International Telecommunication Union

  The SAP Business Intelligence Consultant will support the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in modernizing its Business Intelligence landscape centered on SAP Business Warehouse (BW) 7.x and transitioning to SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). The role involves optimizing the current BW architecture, implementing high-quality SAC dashboards and planning models, improving data integration and governance, and enabling business users to perform data-driven analysis. The consultant will work remotely from home, collaborating with various departments and technical teams to enhance data modeling, ETL processes, and SAC connectivity. Key responsibilities include assessing and improving BW data models, setting up SAC connections, developing dashboards and planning models, and providing training and documentation for business users and internal teams.

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• Roster - UX Researcher Consultant (Home Based, Remote)

  International Telecommunication Union

  The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is seeking a UX Researcher Consultant to support its digital transformation initiatives. The role involves conducting user research to inform strategy, product development, and service design for ITU's digital platforms, including website redesign, member experience, and document management systems. The consultant will plan and execute user research activities such as interviews, surveys, and usability testing, analyze user behaviors and needs, and translate findings into actionable recommendations. They will collaborate with product managers, designers, and developers, create personas and journey maps, and contribute to establishing UX research practices within the Information Services Department. The position is home-based with remote work permitted, and the contract duration is 6 months.

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• Roster - Kaizen and Process Improvement Consultant (Home Based, Remote)

  International Telecommunication Union

  The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) seeks a Kaizen and Process Improvement Consultant to support organizational transformation initiatives within the Information Services Department (ISD). The consultant will facilitate Kaizen workshops, optimize workflows, apply Lean methodologies, and coach staff to embed continuous improvement practices. Key responsibilities include process mapping, value stream analysis, performance dashboard development, and alignment with ITU's Digital Transformation Strategy. The role requires extensive experience in process improvement and facilitation, with a focus on operational excellence and efficiency. The position is remote-based with a 6-month contract duration.

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• Internal Audit Consultant (Geneva, Switzerland)

  International Telecommunication Union

  The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) seeks an Internal Audit Consultant to support the Oversight Unit in conducting financial, operational, and compliance audits for 2026. The consultant will gather and analyze audit evidence, prepare working papers, draft audit report segments, and assess internal controls. The role requires working under the direction of the Chief of Oversight Unit and Senior Internal Auditor. The position is based in Geneva, Switzerland, with a 6-month contract duration. The consultant must have a university degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field, or equivalent education, along with at least three years of progressively responsible experience in auditing or related fields, preferably in public sector administration or internal auditing. Proficiency in SAP, MS Office, and CoPilot is required, along with excellent knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and auditing standards. Fluency in English at an advanced level is required, with French knowledge being an advantage.

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• Child Online Protection Consultant Roster (Home Based, Remote)

  International Telecommunication Union

  The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) seeks qualified professionals for a Child Online Protection Consultant Roster to support global, regional, and national initiatives aimed at creating a safe and empowering online environment for children. Consultants will provide technical support in areas such as capacity building, policy development, child participation, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion. Responsibilities include managing administrative tasks, coordinating stakeholder partnerships, facilitating training programs, developing curricula, monitoring project implementation, and producing reports and case studies. The role requires expertise in child rights, online protection, education, or related fields, with experience in international development and project management. Consultants may be engaged for various assignments depending on their expertise and the needs of ITU's Child Online Protection Global Programme.

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• Disaster Preparedness Consultant - National Emergency Telecom Plans and Mobile Early Warning (Home Based, Remote)

  International Telecommunication Union

  The Disaster Preparedness Consultant supports the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in developing National Emergency Telecommunication Plans (NETPs) and implementing mobile early warning systems, particularly using cell broadcast and location-based SMS. The role involves conducting national consultations, assessing existing regulatory frameworks, mapping alerting channels, and providing technical assistance for mobile-based early warning systems. The consultant works remotely and collaborates with country focal points and stakeholders to ensure effective disaster preparedness and response through ICTs. This position is part of ITU's support for the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) Initiative, aiming to ensure every person is protected by an early warning system by 2027.

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• Disaster Preparedness Consultant Roster (Home Based, Remote)

  International Telecommunication Union

  The Disaster Preparedness Consultant will support the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) work on emergency telecommunications and use of ICTs for disaster management, particularly under the UN Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative. The role involves coordinating technical assistance with governments and regional partners, identifying experts for country support, conducting research on public warning systems and regulations, and supporting communication and fundraising efforts for the EW4All initiative. The consultant will also contribute to the Disaster Connectivity Map (DCM) project, coordinate with stakeholders including the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster and GSMA, and support meetings and seminars. This is a home-based, remote position with a 6-month minimum contract duration.

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• Roster - Senior CIRT Technical and Operations Consultant (Home Based, Remote)

  International Telecommunication Union

  The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) seeks a Senior CIRT Technical and Operations Consultant to support multi-country National Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) implementation projects. The consultant will provide on-demand expertise to strengthen national cybersecurity incident response capabilities. Key responsibilities include assessing current CIRT infrastructure, designing technical architectures, deploying and integrating core cybersecurity tools (such as RTIR, MISP, OpenCTI, Elastic, Wazuh, Security Onion, Graylog, T-POT, TARANIS, Ghidra), configuring web portals and communication tools, conducting testing and training, and providing remote support with comprehensive handover documentation. The role requires extensive experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, and deployment of CIRT/SOC technical solutions, with a focus on international projects and operational sustainability.

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• Rep. of Korea - Junior Professional Officer (JPO)- Academic Affairs and Partnerships Officer (Geneva, Switzerland)

  International Telecommunication Union

  The Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Academic Affairs and Partnerships Officer role at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Geneva supports academic engagement and partnerships. Key responsibilities include organizing national events to engage universities, leading research projects with academic institutions, maintaining relationships with approximately 180 universities and research institutions, coordinating academic visits and delegations, mapping international academic organizations, and supporting coordination across ITU sectors. The role requires strong communication, diplomatic skills, and knowledge of ITU's technical areas including AI, space, and quantum technologies. The position is part of the Marketing and Partner Relations Division within the Strategic Planning and Membership Department of the General Secretariat.

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• Roster - Emerging Technologies for Digital Transformation Consultant for Asia and the Pacific (Home Based, Remote)

  International Telecommunication Union

  The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) seeks an Emerging Technologies for Digital Transformation Consultant for Asia and the Pacific on a home-based, remote contract basis. The consultant will design, conduct, and lead studies to identify national policy practices in emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, 5G, and satellite technologies. They will assess integration of these technologies into national development agendas, identify gaps and challenges, and develop national strategies to accelerate adoption and deployment. The role involves stakeholder engagement, training, and producing reports, presentations, and implementation plans. The consultant must have expertise in research, policy frameworks, and program management, with a strong understanding of emerging technologies in ICTs.

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• Roster - Senior ICT/Digital Consultant for the Americas (Home Based, Remote)

  International Telecommunication Union

  The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) seeks a Senior ICT/Digital Consultant for the Americas Region on a home-based, remote contract basis. The consultant will support ITU's Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) in developing policy, regulatory, and market analysis for the Americas. Key responsibilities include conducting research, preparing reports and presentations, delivering training, and contributing to digital policy frameworks. The role requires extensive experience in ICT policy, regulatory analysis, and market trends, particularly in the Americas. The consultant must be fluent in English or Spanish at an advanced level and possess strong communication, coordination, and report-writing skills. The position offers daily rates between USD 230-340 based on experience.

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