Overview
Provide senior-level protocol expertise for high-profile ITU events, ensuring adherence to international diplomatic standards and seamless execution of engagements for Heads of State, Ministers, and other dignitaries.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement protocol strategies for high-level events.
- Oversee VVIP/VIP engagement and logistical coordination, including invitations and seating.
- Liaise with government and diplomatic counterparts, UN agencies, and host country authorities.
- Coordinate with ITU and UN Protocol teams, Security, and event managers.
- Serve as ITU’s official representative on protocol matters.
- Advise ITU staff and volunteers on protocol training.
- Lead on-site protocol execution and crisis management.
- Provide briefing materials for senior staff.
- Develop contingency plans for diplomatic or logistical challenges.
- Represent ITU as Head of Protocol during conferences.
Required Experience
- At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of the Special Service Agreement.
- At least five (5) years of experience at the international level.
- Experience in ITU conference management is required.
- Knowledge of the ITU Constitution and Convention would be an advantage.
Qualifications
- Advanced university degree in business administration, international relations, political science or related fields OR education from a reputed college of advanced education with a diploma of equivalent standard to that of an advanced university degree in one of the fields above.
- A Doctorate in a related field can be considered as a substitute for three years of working experience.
