Market Framework is the ComReg division responsible for the management of Ireland’s Radio Spectrum.
Radio spectrum is a valuable and finite natural resource that is used to provide a wide range of important communications services and applications for the benefit of society. The wireless communications sector plays an important role in the Irish economy and accounts for around 17,000 jobs and an estimated contribution of €6.2 billion (3.5%) to Gross National Income.
ComReg’s responsibilities in managing Ireland’s radio spectrum include:
Within Market Framework, the Spectrum Policy and Development Unit (SPD) is typically responsible for carrying out projects involving the management of Ireland’s radio spectrum for fixed/mobile wireless broadband services. A key project currently underway in SPD is the Multi-Band Spectrum Award of spectrum rights in the 700 MHz, 2.1 GHz, 2.3 GHz and 2.6 GHz bands[1]
The SPD unit consists of two collaborative areas and this role will reflect the responsibilities of, and report to, the Manager Spectrum Compatibility and Development.
Reporting to the Manager Spectrum Compatibility and Development, this role will effectively manage projects related to the management of Ireland’s radio spectrum for fixed/mobile wireless broadband and broadcasting services through both individual and collaborative contribution by:
Essential experience/knowledge
Desirable
In addition to your technical qualifications and experience, you will bring professional competencies and skills in the following core areas:
Ownership & Accountability: Applies professional ethical standards. Takes responsibility for work activities and personal actions. Follows through on commitments. Acknowledges mistakes and learns from them. Maintains effective interactions with outsourced service providers
Communicating & Influencing: Communicates clearly, confidently and respectfully. Engages, persuades and convinces others to follow a particular course of action. Ensures all relevant parties are appropriately updated and notified.
Contextual Understanding: Understands the regulatory, legislative, political, industrial, economic, societal and cultural environment within which ComReg operates. Uses this understanding to interact effectively. Considers the wider impact of actions and decisions.
Technical Knowledge & Continuous Improvement: Possesses a command over the technical and professional skills for a particular discipline. Keeps an open mind. Demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement.
Drafting: Uses a logical structure to draft documents. Communicates complex and technical information clearly and concisely. Ensures key messages are understood and have the desired impact on the target audience.
Analytical & Critical Thinking: Objectively analyses and evaluates information in order to identify patterns between situations that are not obviously related. Develops and clearly articulates solutions to complex problems.
If you meet the criteria and are interested in applying, we would love to hear from you.
We are offering an attractive package:
*(entry will be at the minimum point and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.)
[1] /industry/radio-spectrum/spectrum-awards/proposed-multi-band-spectrum-award/