Senior and Junior Specialists in Sustainable Growth and Decent Jobs
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:
☝️ Trade & Investment Facilitation
- Strengthen intellectual property rights (IPRs), customs integration, and investment frameworks to support sustainable trade between Africa and the EU.
- Enhance EU-Africa trade agreements by supporting national and regional economic integration initiatives.
- Develop and implement the Africa Virtual Investment Platform (AVIP) to enhance transparency in foreign and domestic investments.
☝️ Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) & Sustainability
- Support the promotion of Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) and the adoption of EU due diligence standards (CS3D, OECD guidelines, UNGPs).
- Assist African businesses in aligning with international trade, labor, and human rights frameworks.
- Facilitate corporate sustainability strategies to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and intra-African trade.
☝️ Capacity Building & Policy Support
- Provide technical assistance to African governments, businesses, and trade associations to enhance compliance with EU trade policies.
- Train customs authorities, SMEs, and business councils on trade facilitation, investment policies, and regulatory frameworks.
- Support the harmonization of trade and investment regulations across Africa, ensuring alignment with AfCFTA commitments.
☝️ Multi-Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
- Engage with African Union institutions, regional economic communities (RECs), national governments, and private sector actors.
- Develop strategic partnerships with international organizations (EUIPO, OECD, WCO, ILO, UN, AfDB, AUC, ARIPO, OAPI).
- Facilitate dialogue between African and European business communities to promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
Key Requirements
- Senior Specialists: Minimum 12-15 years of experience in trade policy, investment facilitation, responsible business practices, economic development, trade agreements, regulatory frameworks, private sector development, or customs integration.
- Junior Specialists: Minimum 5 -7 years of experience in trade policy, investment facilitation, responsible business practices, economic development, trade agreements, regulatory frameworks, private sector development, or customs integration.
- trong understanding of EU-Africa trade relations, AfCFTA implementation, and investment policies.
- Experience working with government institutions, international organizations (EU, AU, WTO, UN, AfDB), and private sector stakeholders.
- Expertise in blended finance, trade facilitation, and corporate sustainability 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.
