The Government of Timor-Leste seeks a Technology Adviser to support and mentor the new telecommunications regulator, the Autoridade Nacional de Communicações (ANC)
With a new Decree-law on telecommunications and two new operators, the Government of Timor-Leste, supported by AusAID and the World Bank, seeks a Technology Adviser to develop and support the new regulator, the ANC, in its statutory functions related to technology and technical regulation. This ‘hands on’ role will help establish the organisation and credibility of the regulator; promote the adoption of technology in the newly liberalised environment; mentor the new ANC Board and develop skills of ANC staff.
The Technology Adviser will be one of a team of advisers supporting the ANC in all its statutory functions, including the making of regulatory measures, and in developing its human resource capacity.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
The Technology Adviser will be expected to have:
- substantial senior experience in a telecommunications and radio communications regulatory technology role, ideally in emerging markets and in a telecommunications operator;
- demonstrated experience with technology issues concerning radio spectrum, numbering and Internet Domain management, an understanding of the development of a national radio spectrum plans, technical standards and approval arrangements and the role of the International Telecommunication Union and other international standards bodies;
- mentoring skills to assist the ANC develop internally the technical skills it needs; and
- excellent writing and speaking skills in English and, ideally, Portuguese.
He or she should also:
- be familiar with telecommunications issues of developing countries;
- possess wide knowledge of modern technical regulation in the context of developing countries;
- ideally have knowledge and experience of telecommunications sector issues in the South Pacific region and/or other small island economies.
REQUIRED CHARACTER ATTRIBUTES
The Technology Adviser will also be expected to have:
- proven ability to lead, coach and develop a team;
- clear understanding of the use of technology and its impact;
- demonstrated management and leadership competencies, ethical judgment, advanced communications skills, strong self-motivation & initiative; and
- ability to contribute culturally & professionally to an emerging sector and developing nation.
Click here to read the Terms of Reference and Application Procedure.
Please send your application to sruti.ravi@grminternational.com.
