Overview
Support the design, planning, and implementation of Smart Villages and Smart Islands (SVSI) initiatives in the Asia-Pacific region. The role involves developing assessments and plans, coordinating with stakeholders, and facilitating project implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design, planning and implementation of identified Smart Villages and Smart Islands (SVSI) in Asia and the Pacific.
- Design, develop and update the Smart Villages and Smart Islands assessments and plans.
- Carry out research and undertake stakeholders consultations on smart villages and smart islands planning.
- Support regional and national SVSI programme and project implementation.
- Provide informed advice and hold stakeholders consultations and community awareness and conduct training sessions.
- Identify specific requirements of vulnerable population and develop a digital skills work plan.
- Provide recommendations to the government, community and ITU on the four pillars of Smart Islands.
- Conduct and support evidence-based village-level studies and reports including impact assessment, and impact stories.
- Develop and implement communication plan for Smart Village and Smart Islands at regional and national level.
- Develop concept notes and project / programme documents for new projects.
Required Experience
- At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in telecommunication / ICTs.
- Work experience in the Asia-Pacific in ICTs networks and services.
- Demonstrated experience in managing international activities.
Qualifications
• University degree in economics, social sciences, law, education, management, business administration, telecommunications/ICTs, 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 above listed areas.
