Giga Country Implementation Specialist

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Overview

Support implementation of the Giga initiative in Niger.

You have:

• At least two years of professional experience in external relations, communications, project development, reporting and/or any resource-mobilization related activities.
• Strong writing and editing skills in English and French.
• Prior international development or humanitarian experience desirable.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs). ITU allocates global radio spectrum and satellite orbits, develops the technical standards that ensure networks and technologies seamlessly interconnect, and strives to improve access to ICTs to underserved communities worldwide. ITU supports countries in implementing digital transformation projects to harness ICT for SDGs. For more information about ITU or this paper, please visit the website: http://www.itu.int

About UNICEF :

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfilling their potential. The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. UNICEF is mandated to uphold the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and works across different domains including education, health and protection, to ensure that all children everywhere are able to equitable enjoy their rights. For more information about UNICEF, please visit the website: https://www.unicef.org/

About Giga :

Giga is a joint UNICEF-ITU initiative to connect every school to the internet, and every young person to information, opportunity and choice. In 2020, Giga team developed a proposal to accelerate the initiative in 13 countries, including Niger, to expand sustainable and affordable connectivity to all schools.

To accelerate the deployment of Giga in Niger there is a need of a specialist who will support implementation of the initiative. For more information about Giga, please visit the website: https://gigaconnect.org/

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of UNICEF Chief of Education or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Giga Country Implementation Specialist will:

Act as primary focal point for coordination



    Act as liaison between Government of Niger, ITU, UNICEF, the Giga HQ team and key sector ministries.


    Support the budgeting of key initiatives and the preparation of relevant, linked communication and materials.


    Oversee development and quality assurance during planning and deployment of Giga based initiatives; participate in establishing and maintaining standards, documentation and support mechanisms.


    Support the Giga Niger Technical Committee to ensure that progress is made on the Giga work plan.




Lead and provide critical input in design for major Giga Niger events in 2021/2







Develop relationships with counterparts in relevant institutions and private sector.



    Develop partnerships and networks with key line ministries (education), local solution providers, innovators, NGOs, the private sector, local media and academia to advance Giga in Niger.


    Support the establishment of data sharing agreements with MNOs and ISPs and manage these relationships to ensure smooth and continued data sharing.


    Support the generation of partner-oriented communication materials, including clear concept notes and budgets.


    Ensure their support to the project and facilitate timely communications.




Coordinate the activities related to all the pillars of Giga.


    Work with relevant government divisions to collect, clean, classify the required data for Giga mapping and finance modeling work. Support relevant government counterparts to re-incorporate cleaned and validated data back into the respective government registries.
    Support the deployment of software tools for real-time monitoring of internet connectivity in schools.
    Work with the Giga team to adapt

, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Working in Teams

At least two years of professional experience in external relations, communications, project development, reporting and/or any resource-mobilization related activities.


Prior international development or humanitarian experience desirable.


Strong writing and editing skills in English and French.


Strong analytical and logical thinking.


Ability to work under pressure.

The assignment will take place in the nation’s capital, Niamey, a family duty station. Niamey is a liveable city. The spontaneous reception and hospitality of the Nigeriens is among the characteristic features of this West African country. The living conditions in Niamey are good, as well as the access to health services. The yellow fever vaccine is compulsory and vaccination cards should be presented at the entrance. Vaccinations against Meningococcal Meningitis and Hepatitis A and B are also recommended. The basic drugs are available in pharmacies but it is recommended to bring specific prescription drugs. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more

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