Government and Industry Engagement Manager (Spectrum Certificates)

UN Atlas; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UNOPS Global Portfolios Office in Geneva is seeking a Government and Industry Engagement Manager to drive adoption of Spectrum Certificates. The role focuses on converting regulator demand into formal partnerships, pilots, and deployments to expand affordable digital infrastructure for children.

You will lead end-to-end outreach and negotiations with governments, regulators, and industry operators, coordinate IEEE standards activities, and shape sustainable models and budgets for the project

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a technical or policy field related to telecommunications, engineering, IT or development studies.
• Experience closing agreements with governments/regulators and public-interest initiatives.
• Knowledge of spectrum policy, licensing practices, and international standards bodies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end regulator pipeline, including outreach, negotiation and pilot agreements.
• Convert existing engagements into signed pilots and expand into new markets.
• Build relationships with industry operators to generate demand for dynamic spectrum access.
• Coordinate standards development and IEEE-related activities; draft white papers and talks.
• Oversee external communications, sustainability models, and project budget/structure.

Skills

Information Technology Governance

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Writing

Spectrum Policy

Licensing Practice

Business Development

Partnership Development

Standards Development

Education

Advanced university degree in Telecommunications/Engineering/CS or related field

Bachelor's degree + 2 years relevant experience

Job description

Organizational context: The UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) in Geneva supports sustainable development, climate action, and peacebuilding initiatives worldwide. It collaborates with governments, international financial institutions, and UN agencies, providing project management, fund management, and HR support. This role specifically supports UNICEF's Digital Inclusion team, acting as a UN Partner Personnel to advance equitable digital infrastructure for children.

Job purpose: The Government and Industry Engagement Manager will drive the adoption of the Spectrum Certificates open-source solution by converting regulator demand into formal partnerships, signed agreements, and operational deployments. This involves building on existing prototypes and frameworks to establish the solution within the standards ecosystem. The role aims to accelerate access to affordable, sustainable, safe, and resilient digital infrastructure for children by facilitating connectivity through innovative spectrum management approaches, ultimately empowering communities with digital access and opportunities.

Responsibilities: The role involves managing the end-to-end regulator pipeline, including outreach, negotiation, and securing pilot agreements, with a focus on converting existing engagements into signed pilots and expanding into new markets. It also requires building relationships with industry operators to foster demand for dynamic spectrum access and developing partnerships with technology providers. A key responsibility is executing the standards ladder within bodies like IEEE, positioning the certificate specification, and coordinating white papers and conference talks. Additionally, the manager will coordinate external communications, develop sustainability models, and manage budget and operating structures for the project.

Education: An advanced university degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Policy, Public Administration, International Relations, Business Administration, Economics, Law, Development Studies, or a related field is required. A first university degree with two additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted as an alternative.

Work experience: A minimum of five years of progressive experience is required in areas such as spectrum leadership, national regulator roles, government/infrastructure business development, or development-finance transactions in connectivity. Demonstrated success in closing agreements with governments/regulators, experience with public-interest initiatives, and familiarity with spectrum policy and licensing practices are essential.

Skills: Information Technology Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Writing, Spectrum Policy, Licensing Practice, Business Development, Partnership Development, Standards Development.

Required languages: English

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