Roster - Digital Inclusion Consultant

Digital Inclusion Consultant International Telecommunication Union (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 applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. ITU is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. Achieving gender balance is a high priority for ITU.The purpose of the consultancy is to establish a roster of consultants with expertise relevant to Digital Inclusion topics, such as ICT accessibility or to one or more groups in vulnerable situations targeted by the ITU-D work in digital inclusion such as women and girls, youth, persons with disabilities, people from rural, remote and Indigenous communities, and older persons, while taking into account the holistic and intersectionality aspect for each of these group in the digital inclusion related process. The roster will support the successful implementation of digital inclusion activities, initiative and projects. It will enable the Digital Inclusion Service to draw on specialized expertise to advance its digital inclusion work across research, programmatic work and/or project implementation, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge sharing and development, among others. The consultant will carry out the following activities: Provide technical expertise and advisory support on digital inclusion topics, such as ICT accessibility policies, strategies, programmes and initiatives or those addressing digital inclusion of one or more groups in vulnerable situations such as: women and girls, youth, persons with disabilities, people from rural, remote and Indigenous communities, and older persons, including related consideration from a holistic approach or through an intersectional lens where applicable. Undertake research, consultations and analysis on digital inclusion issues relevant to the assigned target group(s), geographic context or thematic area, and contribute to the identification of emerging trends and policies and strategies' considerations. Develop analytical and knowledge products, including background papers, briefing notes, policy inputs, mapping exercises, case studies, good practice compilations and recommendations. Support the formulation, implementation and monitoring of digital inclusion projects, activities and workplans, including results frameworks, indicators, milestones and implementation arrangements, as required. Contribute to monitoring progress, documenting results, identifying implementation risks and proposing practical corrective actions or follow-up measures. Support coordination with implementing partners, beneficiaries, ITU regional and area offices, and other relevant stakeholders, as requested or as appropriate to the assignment. Contribute to the development and delivery of training materials, tools and resources, guidance documents and capacity-development activities, and support consultations, workshops, webinars and other activities relevant to the engagement. Support the preparation, delivery and follow-up of events, meetings, campaigns and advocacy activities related to digital inclusion, including the documentation related to the development of these events and follow-up actions such as recommendations, commitments, lessons learned. Perform activities related to digital inclusion and assignments, as required by the Digital Inclusion Service and in line with the consultant's area of expertise. Competencies, qualifications, and remuneration information are provided in the vacancy notice.