Government and Industry Engagement Manager (Spectrum Certificates)
Organizational Context
The UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) in Geneva supports sustainable development, climate action, and peacebuilding initiatives worldwide. It collaborates with governments, international financial institutions, and UN agencies, providing project management, fund management, and HR support. This role specifically supports UNICEF's Digital Inclusion team, acting as a UN Partner Personnel to advance equitable digital infrastructure for children.
Job Purpose
The Government and Industry Engagement Manager will drive the adoption of the Spectrum Certificates open-source solution by converting regulator demand into formal partnerships, signed agreements, and operational deployments. This involves building on existing prototypes and frameworks to establish the solution within the standards ecosystem. The role aims to accelerate access to affordable, sustainable, safe, and resilient digital infrastructure for children by facilitating connectivity through innovative spectrum management approaches, ultimately empowering communities with digital access and opportunities.
Responsibilities
The role involves managing the end-to-end regulator pipeline, including outreach, negotiation, and securing pilot agreements, with a focus on converting existing engagements into signed pilots and expanding into new markets. It also requires building relationships with industry operators to foster demand for dynamic spectrum access and developing partnerships with technology providers. A key responsibility is executing the standards ladder within bodies like IEEE, positioning the certificate specification, and coordinating white papers and conference talks. Additionally, the manager will coordinate external communications, develop sustainability models, and manage budget and operating structures for the project.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressive experience is required in areas such as spectrum leadership, national regulator roles, government/infrastructure business development, or development-finance transactions in connectivity. Demonstrated success in closing agreements with governments/regulators, experience with public-interest initiatives, and familiarity with spectrum policy and licensing practices are essential.
Skills
Information Technology Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Writing, Spectrum Policy, Licensing Practice, Business Development, Partnership Development, Standards Development.