• You will not be contacted unless your application is short-listed. Please do not make inquiries, as we are unable to divulge by phone or mail (including electronic mail) any information on the selection process, apart from what is published under closed vacancy notices.
   
• In accordance with Resolution 48 (Rev.) adopted by the Plenipotentiary Conference (Antalya, 2006): 

1. 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.
    
2. Recruitment can take place at one grade below 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 for ITU staff positions, especially at Professional and higher levels, appropriately qualified woman candidates.
   
• Applications from outside may be submitted through an Administration or directly to the Union on the understanding that the Secretary-General would in such cases normally consult with the Administrations of the nationals involved before making a final selection.
   
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory medical report and the verification of credentials.
   
• The statutory retirement age for staff entering or re-entering service after 1 January 1990 is 62.
   
• Spouses and unmarried children of the family of International Civil Servants have access to the Swiss employment market under conditions determined by the Swiss competent authorities.