Duration: Long and medium-term
Location: SE Asia
Integra Government Services International, LLC, is an international development firm based in Washington, DC, seeks individuals for both long and short-term technical analyst and advisor positions to contribute to several pending USAID-funded projects that provide technical assistance for the telecommunication sector of several Southeast Asian nations.
Duties: The consultant(s) will work as part of a team to conduct assessments and provide technical assistance in the drafting of ICT regulations and supporting frameworks that tie ICT programs to larger economic growth national plans. Consultants may also be asked to design and implement ICT technical assistance programs and ICT infrastructure programs, providing comprehensive support to government officials and private sector players. Specific responsibilities include:
- Advise on policy development for the telecommunications sector and promotion of universal service
- Provide technical assistance on appropriate policy frameworks, regulatory instruments, infrastructure rollout, and competitive market initiatives
- Monitor implementation of government policy in the telecommunications industry
- Support government work on international agreements related to telecommunications
- Support local partners in implementing telecommunications sector reform and the government’s telecommunication policy
- Advise on development and improvement of licensing procedures and other authorizations
- Assist in the development of regulatory or legislative proposals
- Prepare guidance and interpretive materials related to policy and regulatory issues
- Liaise with regulatory and industry partners to discuss regulations or regulatory policy, problem resolution and policy requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated telecommunications sector development work, preferably with a focus on national broadband strategy development, universal service and regulatory systems
- Strong understanding of ICT policy and regulation
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to write clearly and effectively in English
- SE Asia expertise and regional language skills
- Ability to meet strict deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment
- An advanced degree in a relevant discipline
To Apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@integrallc.com with the subject “SE Asia Telecommunications Regulatory Specialists position.” Please indicate where you saw this posting.
This is an open and continuous announcement. Candidates selected for inclusion in a proposal or projected will be contacted. Other qualified consultants will be included in Integra’s database of consultants.
Integra is an EOE.
