ITU jobs & careers
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
- Policy, Governance & International Affairs16%
- Education, Training & Capacity Building10%
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Knowledge9%
- Programme & Project Management9%
- 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%
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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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- Vacancies: Official recruitment portal
- Jobs and hiring data: Database and methodology
- Guides & Info: Official guidance, professional and user input
- Organization facts: Official website

