Senior and Junior Specialists in Digital and Science, Technology and Innovation
NTU is searching for consultants (short and long-term) for an upcoming EU tender in Sub-Saharan Africa, Technical support (including on ‘evaluations’) to manage the Support Measures (Technical Assistance Component) for the Multiannual Indicative Programme.
Location: Location: Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe (Remote/Field-Based)
Duration: 01/09/2025 – 30/09/2029
Key Responsibilities:
☝️ Space Technologies & Digital Transformation
- Support the development and implementation of space-based applications (Copernicus, Galileo) for Earth Observation (EO) and Satellite Navigation (SatNav) in green transition sectors.
- Enhance data accessibility and digital infrastructure to improve decision-making in land, water, agriculture, and climate change management.
- Strengthen policy frameworks to mainstream space technologies into national and regional digital transformation strategies.
☝️ Research & Innovation Leadership
- Support African researchers through capacity-building initiatives, grants, and institutional strengthening under ARISE 2.0.
- Promote scientific excellence and innovation ecosystems by fostering collaborations between African and European research institutions.
- Develop and implement strategies to prevent brain drain and retain top-tier researchers in Africa.
☝️ Capacity Building & Policy Development
- Engage with African Union institutions, regional space agencies, and national governments to integrate digital and space technologies into policy frameworks.
- Design and execute training programs and knowledge-sharing platforms to build local expertise in digital innovation, space technology, and scientific research.
- Facilitate public-private partnerships to foster a robust digital and scientific ecosystem in Africa.
☝️ Outreach, Engagement & Private Sector Involvement
- Lead awareness campaigns and stakeholder engagement strategies to showcase the benefits of space technologies and scientific research.
- Strengthen collaborations between African and European research councils, universities, and digital innovators.
- Promote gender-sensitive and inclusive research and innovation policies ensuring equitable participation of women, youth, and marginalized groups.
Key Requirements
- Senior Specialists: Minimum 12-15 years of experience in digital transformation, space technologies, scientific research, innovation policy, project implementation, digital infrastructure, research funding, or space technology applications.
- Junior Specialists: Minimum 5 -7 years of experience in digital transformation, space technologies, scientific research, innovation policy, project implementation, digital infrastructure, research funding, or space technology applications.
- Strong understanding of EU-Africa cooperation on digital and innovation policies, space applications (Copernicus, Galileo), and research funding frameworks (Horizon Europe, ERC, ARISE, AU Science Strategy 2025).
- Experience working with government institutions, international organizations (AU, EU, AAS, AfSA, AfDB), and the private sector.
- Knowledge of blended finance, tech-driven entrepreneurship, and digital policy frameworks is a plus.
- Fluency in English and/or French; knowledge of other languages spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa is a plus.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and upload your CV via LinkedIn or sent to recruitment@ntu.eu. Only the candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.
