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International Telecommunication Union

UN Specialized Agency
Headquarters:
Geneva, Switzerland
Hiring locations
16 locations
Active roles
47 active roles

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ITU is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies. It brings governments, industry, academia and technical experts together to allocate radio spectrum and satellite orbits, develop international telecommunications standards and expand meaningful digital connectivity. Its work spans radiocommunication, digital development, cybersecurity, AI, infrastructure, standards and inclusive access, helping ensure that digital transformation benefits people and economies worldwide.

Quick facts:

Established
1865
Global Workforce
800+
Annual Budget
CHF 160.1m budgeted revenue (2026)

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ITU Hiring Trends

(Past 12 months)
Jobs this month
34
Jobs last month
13
Most active month
October ’26
Most active duty station
Geneva

Top Skills

  • Report Writing (32%)
  • Stakeholder Engagement (23%)
  • Knowledge Management (15%)
  • Event Coordination (13%)
  • Policy Research (13%)

Top Job Functions

  1. Policy, Governance & International Affairs16%
  2. Education, Training & Capacity Building10%
  3. Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Knowledge9%
  4. Programme & Project Management9%
  5. IT, Software & Cybersecurity8%

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree79%
  • Master’s degree40%
  • Doctorate13%
  • Secondary education4%

Top Contract Types

  • Consultancy57%
  • Roster55%
  • Temporary4%

Experience Levels

  • Senior level32%
  • Mid level26%
  • Intern / Grad23%
  • Entry level15%

Required Languages

  • English98%
  • French26%
  • Spanish26%

Most Advertised Grades

  • D-14%
  • P-44%
  • P-54%
  • G-52%
  • P-22%

Top hiring duty stations

Guides & Info

Explore ITU’s official channels, application guidance and career resources. Use the links below to learn more directly from the organization.

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Why work at ITU?

  • Shape the world’s digital rules

    Help develop standards, spectrum coordination and policy that keep global technologies interoperable.

  • Connect technology with inclusion

    Advance affordable, meaningful connectivity for communities currently excluded from the digital economy.

  • Work across governments and industry

    Build consensus among technical experts, regulators, companies and development partners worldwide.

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