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TRR is seeking an Internet Governance & Child Online
Protection Officer (IGCOPO) to support its Consumer Affairs and Technical &
Internet Governance Unit. The IG Officer will play a key and important role in
leading, supporting and coordinating our internet governance related
responsibilities in the Telecommunication/ICT sector, nationally and
internationally and in accordance with the Act.
Key responsibilities of the IGCOPO Officer include but are not limited to:
i) Taking a lead role on and driving appropriate,
timely and responsive outcomes on all TRR internet governance issues;
ii) Developing appropriate policies and legal
instruments/documents (where appropriate, in conjunction with the Office of the
Government Chief Information Officer) for the management and administration
of.vu country code top level domain (.vu ccTLD) and registration of domain
names, as set out in Section 7 (4) (e) of the Act;
iii) Providing high-level internet governance analysis, advice and guidance to TRR
and industry;
iv) Monitoring and resolving .vu domain namespace
issues, and considering appropriate implementation of the global new generic
top level (gTLD) domains development;
v) Advising on and developing appropriate policies, regulations, guidelines,
processes & procedures for issues concerning internet provision and use within
Vanuatu, including, but not limited to:
- Issues related to key elements of
Internet governance in order to foster the sustainability, robustness,
security, stability and development of the Internet in Vanuatu
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Developing advice representing Vanuatu’s
position to international forums
Issues related to management of
critical Internet resources and infrastructure, including administration of the
domain name system and Internet protocol addresses IP addresses, administration
of the root server system, technical standards, peering and interconnection,
telecommunications infrastructure, including innovative and convergent
technologies
Privacy and security, and other cybersecurity issues relating to the use of the Internet including spam, child online protection, and cybercrime
Issues which are relevant to the Internet but have a wider than the internet impact including for which existing organizations are responsible, such as intellectual property rights (IPRs) or copyrights
Developing local Internet expertise and resources, and other IG capacity building in Vanuatu, on internet governance issues and/or matters in particular continued development
Taking the lead on Child Online Protection and regulatory initiatives
Effectively assist and support on Child Online
Protection Initiatives.
vi) Effectively Project manage all TRR Internet
Governance related projects and other Internet related activities in support of
the Government policies (National ICT, Cybersecurity and Universal Access);
consumers, licensees and other appropriate stakeholders with an on-time quality
outcome;
vii) Represent TRR, and interface with appropriate intergovernmental organizations,
international bodies and other institutions on Internet and/or IG governance
matters under their purview, as required and deemed necessary;
viii) Consulting with stakeholders Government of
Vanuatu (GOV), consumers, civil society and relevant stakeholders) on IG
related issues, COP related issues, facilitate the exchange of information and
best practices, proposing ways and means to accelerate the availability and
affordability of the Internet, and make appropriate recommendations for
Vanuatu.
Criteria:
- The IGCOP Officer must have at least a graduate degree in a
Telecommunication or ICT management related subject.
- A graduate with additional
legal background with particular interest in telecommunications and ICT would
be an advantage.
- An equivalent combination of education and relevant work
experience, particularly on internet governance matters may also be considered.
Experiences
Applicants must possess the following:
- At least 3 years or more relevant Telecommunications and ICT experience;
or an equivalent combination of education and experience. However, high
performing new graduates in Telecom/ICT/Information Systems are encouraged to
apply and may be considered
- Fluency in English and Bislama, French will be an advantage
- A sound and comprehensive understanding of ICT/Telecommunications and internet
governance and how they are used by or relate to Operators, or Service
Providers and consumers in Vanuatu and the Pacific would ideal
- Demonstrable understanding of the internet and its services, internet
governance, and internet related activities
- Sound knowledge and understanding of Project Management and Project
Coordination
- High level of computing competence in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project.
Required Character Attributes
- Applicants must have loyalty to and respect for the Office of TRR, be proactive
and reliable, be a highly motivated individual and good communicator; show
responsibility and integrity, high-level writing skills have good analytical
and problem solving skills, strong interpersonal skills, ethical judgment, have
respect for leaders and the organisation, flexible, team player, has ability to
work under pressure and demonstrated project management skills.
- It is critical
that applicants have demonstrable responsiveness, self-confidence and on-time
delivery skills.
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