Intern - Telecommunications Policy and Economic Issues

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. ITU also organizes global Telecom events bringing together the most influential representatives of government and the private sector to exchange ideas and knowledge for the benefit of all.

INTERNSHIP:  INTERNSHIP/2014/TSB-04

Date of Issue: Internships Applications from women are encouraged Functions: Intern - Telecommunications Policy and Economic Issues Deadline for Applications (23.59 Geneva CH) : 19 May 2014 (18 day(s) until closing deadline)  Duration of Contract:  5 Months   Type of Appointment: Internship Duty Station:  Geneva, Switzerland

Organ: The Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB) fulfills the objectives of the Union relating to telecommunication standardization, by providing secretariat support to groups studying technical, operating and tariff questions and facilitating the adoption of recommendations in these areas with a view to standardizing telecommunications and information technology on a global basis. In order to achieve these objectives, the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau works in accordance with the instructions of the World Telecommunication Standardization Assemblies (WTSA), Telecommunication Standardization Study Groups and the Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group. TSB, headed by an elected Director, provides the technical, administrative and logistic support for the assemblies and for the meetings of the groups mentioned.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities of the Internship

ITU-T Study Group 3 on Telecommunications Policy and Economic Issues is looking for a dynamic and resourceful policy intern with experience/background in economics and modeling as well as a general interest in international telecommunication services (e.g. the thorny issue of the cost of mobile roaming) . Work assignments will include e.g. research on hot topics related to international telecom services, translating complex technical material into easy-to-understand English, collecting and processing information from queries sent to member states and operators, developing visuals/graphs/images to better describe technical issues related to the work of the group.

Qualifications required

Education: Advanced B.A. or Master's in a field such as e.g. telecommunications, economics, technology regulation, statistics, communications and marketing)

Experience: ITU internships are preferably open to graduate university students or junior professionals with limited working experience. No work experience required

Languages: Fluent in English.

Competencies: Excellent writing skills in English. Ability to grasp complex material quickly. A self-starter and creative thinker.  Familiarity with Excel, PowerPoint as well as other visual tools, e.g. prezi, adobe illustrator, for displaying and communicating information.

Additional Information: This Internship will run from 15th June 2014 to 17th November 2014 Please note that a non-remunerated internship position at ITU does not carry the same "conditions of employment" as a short-term or fixed-term position. Mandatory medical insurance as well as accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of the interns or sponsoring institutions including travel expenses, if any. Students, graduates and researchers from ITU-T Academia members are encouraged to apply. List of members: http://www.itu.int/online/mm/scripts/mm.list?_search=UNIV&_languageid=1

For further information concerning the Conditions of Employment please click the following link

Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration