Spectrum Partnerships & Regulator Engagement Lead

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

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