Education: Advanced university degree in law, economics, business administration/management, Information Technology, International development, finance, telecommunication/ICT policy and/or engineering, computer science, or related fields, OR education in a reputed college of advanced education, with a diploma of equivalent standard to that of an advanced university degree in one of the above fields. For internal candidates a first university degree in one of the fields above in combination with ten years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree for promotion or rotation purposes. Experience: At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in telecommunication/ICT policy issues or closely related areas involving digital development, international policy coordination, stakeholder engagement, and multilateral cooperation, including at least three at the international level. Experience in supporting international expert groups, inter governmental bodies, policy discussions, and the preparation of technical and policy documents is desirable. A Doctorate in a related field can be considered as a substitute for three years of working experience. Languages : Knowledge of one of the six official languages of the Union (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish) at advanced level and knowledge of a second official language at intermediate level. Knowledge of a third official language would be an advantage. (Under the provisions of Resolution No. 626 of the Council, a relaxation of the language requirements may be authorized in the case of candidates from developing countries: when candidates from such countries possess a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the Union, their applications may be taken into consideration.)