JPO: Strategic Planning & Coordination Officer

International Telecommunication Union; Genf; On-site; CHF 74,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Duty travel and training allowance (DT

DTTA US$4000 per year

Job summary

International Telecommunication Union in Geneva seeks a Planning and Coordination Officer under the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme. The role supports the Executive Office by translating strategic objectives into actionable initiatives, consolidating inputs for briefings, and coordinating across sectors and units.

The post offers structured learning through ITU meetings, mentoring, and on-the-job training, with a DTTA travel and training allowance of $4000 per year.

Qualifications

• Master degree or equivalent in international relations, political science, business, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 4 years relevant working experience can be considered.
• Advanced level of English and knowledge of another official UN language is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and follow-up strategy in the Executive Office.
• Review and improve business processes and internal policies.
• Support executive briefing and debriefing through meetings and follow-ups.
• Maintain SharePoint lists/databases to track management decisions and follow-ups.
• Oversee implementation of oversight recommendations and engage with ITU members.
• Liaise with ITU staff to ensure action points are carried out.
• Collaborate with teams across the organization and with Sector Members and Member State Relations.
• Perform data analysis tasks.

Skills

Planning and Organising

Networking and Partnerships

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communication

Education

Master degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s + 4 years acceptable

Tools

SharePoint

MS Planner

CRM

Job description

International Telecommunication Union in Geneva seeks a Planning and Coordination Officer under the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme. The role supports the Executive Office by translating strategic objectives into actionable initiatives, consolidating inputs for briefings, and coordinating across sectors and units.

The post offers structured learning through ITU meetings, mentoring, and on-the-job training, with a DTTA travel and training allowance of $4000 per year.