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Consultant on Policy Network on Cybersecurity and Digital Inclusion

DESAGeneva, SwitzerlandRemote
Category | Grade:Professional | CONDeadline:29 Jul 2026Job ID:281040Posted on:21 Jul 2026
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Overview

The consultant coordinates Internet Governance Forum policy networks on cybersecurity and digital inclusion, organizing multistakeholder participation, shaping implementation plans and converting expert dialogue into reports, outreach and annual-meeting sessions that advance inclusive Internet policy.

Department: Internet Governance Forum Secretariat

Languages

Required: English

Desired: Another UN language

Job Areas

  1. Cybersecurity
  2. Policy & International Affairs

Minimum Experience

5 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Develop implementation plans and work schedules for both policy networks
  • Coordinate members through virtual meetings and mailing lists
  • Document discussions and synthesize policy recommendations
  • Draft reports, session materials and public communications
  • Organize policy-network sessions for the annual Internet Governance Forum
  • Support outreach and capacity-building activities

Requirements

  • Advanced university degree in information and communication technology, social sciences, development studies, management or a related field, or a first degree with two additional years of qualifying experience
  • At least five years of experience in ICT, Internet governance, digital policy, participatory governance or capacity building
  • High-level knowledge of cybersecurity and digital-inclusion policy, including gender dimensions
  • Excellent written and spoken English

Skills

Cybersecurity policyDigital inclusionInternet governanceMultistakeholder facilitationPolicy report writingProgramme coordination

Tools

ZoomMailing listsWeb content management

Additional info

  • Seventy-five working days