Roster - Consultant on Smart Villages and Smart Islands (Asia-Pacific)

Support Smart Villages and Smart Islands across Asia-Pacific by assessing needs, planning connectivity and digital services, coordinating communities, governments and partners, building digital skills, guiding implementation and documenting impact.

• Design and implement Smart Villages and Smart Islands initiatives
• Prepare needs, infrastructure, governance, sustainability and impact assessments
• Consult governments, communities and implementation partners
• Coordinate projects, reports, steering committees and procurement advice
• Plan digital inclusion, safety, affordability and skills activities
• Deliver community awareness and training sessions
• Develop communications plans, concept notes and project documents
• Produce evidence-based studies, impact reports and stories

• University degree or equivalent diploma in a listed discipline
• At least three years of progressively responsible telecommunications or ICT experience, subject to stated advanced-degree reductions
• Advanced English
• Asia-Pacific ICT network and services experience
• Experience managing international activities

• Advanced university degree

• Needs Assessment
• Programme Management
• Stakeholder Consultation
• Digital Inclusion
• Digital Skills Development
• Community Engagement
• Impact Assessment
• Project Development
• Technical Writing
• Partnership Development

• Assignments last 60 to 120 working days
• Selected candidates may remain on the roster for up to one year
• Work is home-based or at multiple locations, as specified per assignment