BACKGROUND INFORMATION
In the Space Services Department, under the supervision of the Head of the CSS Division and in application of the Radio Regulations (RR) and international agreements, the incumbent carries out the following tasks:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs regulatory and technical examination of notices of satellite networks submitted by administrations and prepares associated findings and recommendations for the Head of Division.
- Processes electronic notices of satellite networks through the internal processing system.
- Undertakes studies related to the establishment of Rules of Procedure.
- Prepares related administrative and technical correspondence.
- Treats assistance requests and makes specific technical studies.
- Identifies requirements for software development by the space applications software division, and participates in the development, improvement and testing of the software used for the processing of satellite network filings if required.
- Provides support to the Head of Division in carrying out preparatory work for conferences, BR Seminars and trainings, and participates, when required, in such events.
- Carries out other related duties as required.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Applying Expertise; Effective Communication; Learning and Knowledge Sharing; Organizational Commitment; Results-Focused, and; Teamwork and Collaboration.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of, and ability to use computer applications specific to scientific and engineering fields.
Ability and willingness to learn and stay up to date with radiocommunication and information technologies.
Knowledge of the ITU Radio Regulations and its application to space radiocommunication services as well as in software or web application development would be an advantage.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Education:
University degree in telecommunications/radiocommunications engineering or a related field (science/engineering, electrical/electronic engineering) or education in a reputed college of advanced education with a diploma of equivalent standard to that of a university degree in one of the fields above.
Experience:
At least three years of progressively responsible experience in the field of radiocommunication or satellite engineering or spectrum management. An advanced degree in a related field can be considered as a substitute for one year of working experience. A doctorate in a related field can be considered as a substitute for two years of working experience. Familiarity in using relational databases in a client/server architecture, knowledge of SQL and developing engineering applications in one or more computer programming languages.
Languages:
Knowledge of one of the six official languages of the Union (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish) at advanced level and knowledge of a second official language at intermediate level. Knowledge of a third official language would be an advantage. (Under the provisions of Resolution No. 626 of the Council, a relaxation of the language requirements may be authorized in the case of candidates from developing countries: when candidates from such countries possess a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the Union, their applications may be taken into consideration.)
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
Salary: Total annual salary consists of a net annual salary (net of taxes and before medical insurance and pension fund deductions) in US dollars and a post adjustment (PA) (cost of living allowance). The PA is variable and subject to change without notice in accordance with the rates set within the UN Common System for salaries and allowances. Annual salary from $ 56,046 + post adjustment $ 47,471 Other allowances and benefits subject to specific terms of appointment, please refer to: What we offer