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TRR is seeking a
Universal Access Policy (UAP) Project Coordinator to lead, coordinate and drive
the implementation of its UAP projects and related matters in support of the
Office of the Telecommunications and Radio communications Regulator (TRR)
meeting the objectives of the Telecommunications and Radio
communications Regulation Act 2009 (“the Act”) and in implementing
the Government’s UAP project.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Effectively manage all TRR
UAP project issues, challenges and deliverable
- Proactively lead,
understand and coordinate TRR’s UAP projects and requirements
- Develop project
implementation plans covering the various UA strategies and work streams, all
supporting documents and then proactively manage its implementation, Vanuatu
wide, to ensure all deliverables are met on time and in accordance with the
established Project time lines, requirements, the Act and the UAP policy
- Take the lead, develop as
required and coordinate the development of all UAP documents and implementation
strategies/plans
- Take a leading role in
coordination and provision of support on UA issues, and its implementation.
- Understand broadband and
internet applications in Vanuatu and take leading role on the coordination of
the project to support the achievement of MDGs
- Take the leading role in
consulting with the Government, relevant stakeholders, industry, the rural
communities and its leaders, on the UAP projects, provide background
information and assist TRR to ensure it meets all expected UA deliverables
- Establish and maintain a
mechanism for provision of regular information flow to stakeholders and ensure
accuracy of the information on the UAP project deliverables
- Proactively drive, support
and provide assistance towards sustainability of the UAP projects and the
required deliverables
- Take the lead on developing
and applying monitoring and assessment mechanisms of the key deliverables of
the UAP policy and implementation plans
- Establish key performances
indicators for all UAP projects and regularly report on outcomes and status to
TRR management and the Regulator
- Work with technical team
when required, especially on the planning of potential technology that may be
able to be utilized for specific UAP sites
- Understand; conduct
analysis, report on and monitor of industry compliance with UA.
- Ensure there is timely
reporting to the TRR management; and especially to the responsible Manager.
- Work with the Finance team
to ensure compliance on the UAP funds and spending according to the Finance
policy rules and procedures
- Develop high level, quality
reports, instruments, publications, etc, on UA developments and achievements
- Is the focal point for
TRR’s UAP matters with TRR’s Manager providing oversight and supervision
- Support other UA related
projects and activities, as directed and required by TRR Management
- Perform other duties, as
required by the Line Manager, the Regulator or other line units.
Criteria:Applicants must have the following combination of
qualifications and experience:
- Degree in relevant
discipline, particularly ICT, Economics, Project Administration or management,
and 10 or more years of relevant Telecoms and ICT experience, particularly in
ICT market issues, project implementation, ICT education and/or application, or
an equivalent combination of education and experience
- A high-level understanding
of Telecom technologies and there applications in developing markets
- Demonstrated understanding
and experience in rural and remote telecommunications in the south pacific
region
- Demonstrated understanding
and experience of the use of telecommunications within an educational
environment
- Demonstrated understanding
and experience in the use of telecommunications within a health environment
with practical understanding of the use cases for telemedicine applications
- A solid understanding of
consumer behavior especially in the rural communities
- Proven background and
experience in project management, interaction with a wide range of
stakeholders, analysis of ICT markets and applications and in ICT education
- A high-level understanding
of telecommunications technologies and applications and, particularly, how they
relate to and are used by consumers in Vanuatu
- Demonstrated knowledge and
understanding of ICT, universal access and universal service provision in the
Pacific
- Demonstrated knowledge of
broadband technologies and regulatory impacts
- Demonstrated high-level
project coordination and management knowledge and skills, policy enforcement
and compliance
- Demonstrable experience in
a project management, commercial, educational, or an instructional role, and an
understanding of people’s needs and requirements
- Excellent, high-level
written and oral communication skills in English, French and Bislama are highly
desirable
- Demonstrated experience in
writing grants and funding propositions
- Demonstrated experience in
executive reporting writing
- High-level computing
competence in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
- Proven experience in
operating in challenging institutional environments
- Practical understanding and
importantly work experience within the Vanuatu telecommunications market.
Required Character
attributes
Loyalty to and respect for the TRR and its Office and staff, be
proactive and reliable, have demonstrated management and leadership ability,
ethical judgment, advanced communication skills, advanced economic skills and
analysis, highly motivated, show responsibility and integrity, be flexible,
team player, problem solving skills, responsive, deliver on time and at a high
level, and an ability to work under pressure. Management and leadership skills
highly desirable.
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