£73,171 p.a + benefits
We have an outstanding opportunity for an Adviser, Infrastructure Policy, in the Connectivity Agenda Section in our Trade, Oceans and Natural Resources Directorate.
The successful candidate will provide technical support to the Commonwealth’s inter-governmental process on digital infrastructure by providing policy analysis and advice, servicing the relevant technical working group, developing and maintaining partnerships and undertaking capacity building.
Other responsibilities entailed in this role include (but are not limited to):
To be considered you must have a post-graduate degree in economics, infrastructure or a related area, as well as a minimum of seven years’ relevant experience in infrastructure policy gained through a national government involved in policy formulation, a regulator, a regional or international institution, a consulting environment or a major telecommunications company.
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 54 member governments and provides guidance on policy making, technical assistance and advisory services to Commonwealth member countries. We support governments to help achieve sustainable, inclusive and equitable development.
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Closing date: 4 August 2020, 1700hrs BST
The Commonwealth Secretariat is the principal intergovernmental body of the Commonwealth, responsible for advancing and achieving the shared goals of the association’s 54 member governments in advancing democracy, development and respect for diversity. The Secretariat is headed by the Secretary-General who, as the Chief Executive of the organisation, is responsible and accountable for overall leadership, management and delivery.