EU-Africa Space Policy & Institutional Expert (Non-Key)

About the role

NTU International is seeking a senior Non-Key Expert to support the "Support to the Africa‑EU Space Partnership Programme – AESPP Boost" project. The role focuses on strengthening policy dialogue, institutional cooperation and programme governance between European and African space stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate policy dialogue and coordination between EU and African Union institutions.
• Support the design and implementation of governance structures, steering mechanisms and inter‑institutional processes.
• Provide expert advice on EU space policy and African space governance architecture, including the African Space Agency and Regional Economic Communities.
• Contribute to the preparation of project proposals and knowledge‑exchange activities.
• Engage with public‑private partners to promote investment and innovation in the African space ecosystem.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in international relations, public policy, law, political science, space policy or a related field.
• Excellent command of English; working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is an asset.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in international cooperation, public policy or institutional advisory work.
• At least 4 years of experience with EU and/or African Union policy frameworks and institutional processes.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of EU space policy and African space governance structures (AfSA, AUC, RECs).
• Experience in inter‑institutional dialogue, programme governance and steering mechanisms.

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence a high‑impact EU‑Africa space partnership.
• Collaboration with senior policymakers and industry leaders.
• Professional development in a strategic international context.