The People we are looking for should...

• Demonstrate a high level of technical knowledge.
• Be motivated and have a strong commitment to the policies and programs of ITU.
• Possess good analytical skills and a keen interest in and an understanding of policy issues especially in the area of ICT, telecommunications and radio communications, business administration.
• Be able to work well in a multicultural team.
• Have working experience at national and/or international level, in a field relevant to the ITU’s work.
• Have excellent knowledge of one of the six official languages of the Union (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish), and very good knowledge of a second official language. 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.)
   

 Recruitment Principles

• We do not discriminate on any ground (race, creed or sex). We are committed to promoting diversity in our workforce.
• We aim to achieve a broad representation of member country nationals with particular emphasis on developing countries, and improve gender balance.
• We strive to provide an environment where the contribution of each individual is valued.
• Selection of staff is normally made on a competitive basis.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer or promotion of staff and in the determination of the conditions of service shall be the necessity of securing for the Union the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity.

Due regard shall be paid to the importance of recruiting staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible and preference shall be given, other qualifications being equal, to candidates from regions of the world which are not represented or are insufficiently represented, taking into account the desirable balance between female and male staff.

Geographical distribution shall not apply to posts in the General Service category. Qualifications being equivalent, the desirable balance between male and female staff will be taken into account when selecting candidates.

In accordance with Resolution 48 (Rev. Guadalajara, 2010) adopted by the Plenipotentiary Conference:

• In choosing between candidates who meet the qualification requirements for a post, preference shall be given to candidates from regions of the world which are insufficiently represented in the staffing of the Union.

• Recruitment can take place at one grade lower when no candidate fulfils all the qualification requirements.

In accordance with Resolution 1187 approved by the Council 2001, Member States and Sector Members are encouraged to suggest appropriately qualified women candidates for posts in the Professional and higher categories.