Senior Programme Officer – Cybersecurity and Global ICT Agenda Coordination, Full-time, Four (4) years Contract

The Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) is the oldest and largest Commonwealth intergovernmental organisation in the field of information and communication technologies. Although our history is traced back to 1901 with the establishment of the Pacific Cable Board, the organisation has only existed in its present form as an intergovernmental treaty organisation since 1967. With a diverse membership spanning developed and developing countries, small island developing states, the private sector and civil society, the CTO aims to become a trusted partner for sustainable development for all through ICTs.

The Technical Support and Consultancy division of the CTO provides technical support for members as well as undertake consultancy work. Cybersecurity is a key focus area of the CTO and international coordination is one of the main services the CTO delivers to its members.

The Senior Programme Officer – Cybersecurity and Global ICT Agenda Coordination will be a key position within the Technical Support and Consultancy division. In that role, working from home on the basis of one day per week, you will be responsible to contribute to the Cybersecurity work of the CTO as well as to assist in the coordination of the Commonwealth’s position in Global ICT agenda, with the support of other resources. For full information please see the job description.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS

SalaryPaying from £26,008 p.a

Plus benefits which include; 25 days holiday per year, contributory pension scheme. After probation period benefits includes; travel season ticket loan, ample support for training and development, a performance-based annual bonus, gym membership and work flexibility.

Due to the volume of applications that the CTO receives, we will contact only those who are short-listed or invited to attend an interview. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, you may assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Educated to Degree level in engineering, telecommunications or any other ICT related subject

Good understanding of and exposure to Global ICT issues such as at the ITU or ICANN

Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Proven ability to prioritise workload and to meet tight deadlines Ability to multi-task and work independently as well as in a team Attention to detail and highly resourceful Ability to maintain a high degree of responsibility, discretion and

confidentiality  Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Experience at an international or regional organisation is preferred

You must be a national of a CTO Full Member Country (list available from CTO website) and have a valid visa to work in the UK.

Applicants should submit their Curriculum Vitae and CTO application form to recruitment@cto.int by 24 October 2018

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Senior Programme Officer – Cybersecurity and Global ICT Agenda Coordination

DIVISION: Technical Support and Consultancy

1.JOB PURPOSE:

To work in the Technical Support and Consultancy division (TS&C division) on Cybersecurity and international coordination.

2. Term: Four (4) year contract subject to a probation period of six (6) months, renewable for a further period of four (4) years

3. DEPARTMENT/JOB PURPOSE:

The TS&C division of the CTO provides technical support for members as well as providing consultancy work.

Cybersecurity is one of the key focus areas of work of the CTO and this work is led by the TS&C division. Among the CTO’s many activities in this field are developing National Cybersecurity Strategies, providing implementation support, tackling Cybercrime and promoting Cyber standards.

International coordination is a key service the CTO delivers to its members and across the wider Commonwealth. It stems from a mandate the organisation received from the Commonwealth ICT Ministers to coordinate the Commonwealth’s position in international ICT agenda including at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Internet Corporation for Assigned Name and Numbers (ICANN) and Internet Governance Forum (IGF). At each of these forum , the CTO organises the Commonwealth stakeholders’ consultations with a view to harmonising their positions, which has a salutary effect on global consensus on complicated and pertinent issues. The CTO plans to engage sub-coordinators to monitor separate for a and to keep the CTO informed.

4WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reporting to: Manager – Technical Support and Consultancy division

Posts that this job manages: N/A

Other key relationships: This role requires close liaison with Director-ICT Development and Senior Manager, Membership and Communications. Further the position is expected to coordinate the work of part time resources who will be monitoring and reporting on sub-areas of international coordination pertaining to the work of the ITU. Also it requires a degree of liaison with CTO’s stakeholder network.

5. HOURS OF WORK AND LOCATION

Hours of work: Full time-40 hours per week (including one unpaid hour for lunch each day) but a willingness to work outside normal working hours as and when essential..

Location: 64-66 Glenthorne Road London, W6 0LR

6. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

a. Monitor the work of Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) including the deliberations of the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) and alert the Management of key issues and outcomes

b. Monitor the work of Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and alert the Management of key issues and outcomes

c. Coordinate the work of the Commonwealth GAC and Commonwealth IGF including facilitate consultations and produce reports

d. Monitor developments in Cyberspace and alert the Management of key issues and outcomes

e. Monitor the work of International Telecommunication Union (ITU), with the help of the part time resources and alert the Management of key issues and outcomes

f. Help organise Commonwealth meetings in the margins of the international events

g. Coordinate CTO-led networks of stakeholders, facilitate consultations and produce reports

h. Manage the part time resources working on various aspects of international coordination

i. Alert the Technical Support and Consultancy division and the Capacity Development division of opportunities

j. Undertake any other duties in his/her speciality that may be assigned by the Secretary-General